HBH Brewery Fulda Basalt Beer

In addition to numerous modern, new beer styles, the craft beer movement has also brought us the renaissance of some old, long-forgotten beer styles Many young craft brewers are enthusiastic about the techniques of their ancestors and are taking up the challenge of transporting them into the present Gose and Eisbock are just two of the varieties that are being drunk again today after a long time in oblivion

Basalt beer is also one of the traditional brewing methods that went out of fashion at some point Hohmanns Brauhaus from Fulda has recently rediscovered the technique for itself and produces its very individual, extremely delicious Rhöner Basaltbier in the HBH Braumeister Edition series, Rhön basalt stones are heated in parallel with the brewing process These are then added to the wort, in which the malt sugar partially caramelizes due to the high heat This process gives the beer a unique taste, which is further enhanced by the subsequent addition of the stones to the storage tank

The Rhöner Basaltbier flows into the glass in a wonderful amber hue with golden reflections and forms a fine-pored foam The aromas of freshly stirred fruit yoghurt emanate from the glass The nose is joined by citrus-fresh hops, a hint of yeast and dark roasted malt The taste reveals a pleasantly sweet beer with light bitter notes, a warm maltiness and a crisp, tart finish

Rhöner Basaltbier is an elegant beer that delights us with its traditional style and finely balanced aromas