Mönchsambacher Export - Kellerbier

A Franconian classic with cult status.

The Zehendner brewery from Mönchsambach doesn't have a huge range: you'll be looking for fancy craft beers and all sorts of bells and whistles for a long time. What they do have, however, is good, down-to-earth Franconian beer of excellent quality. Due to the large selection, the Franconians are picky when it comes to their beer. Cellar beers are a dime a dozen here, but every Franconian beer drinker knows the unfiltered Mönchsambacher Export. It is one of the most popular beers and is not only enjoyed in the cathedral city of Bamberg.

Mönchsambacher Export presents itself in a shiny, clear gold color in the glass and is crowned with an impressive amount of white foam. A tantalizing aroma of roasted malt, fresh yeast dough, grass clippings, sun-kissed straw and fine citrus fruits rises from the airy head. The first sip reveals a medium body with gentle carbonation and a wide range of great flavor nuances: light grain meets warm bread dough, fragrant hay and delicate citrus notes on the tongue. A hint of honey elegantly rounds off the interplay of aromas. The bitterness is delicately balanced and gives the beer a clear structure. The finish is hoppy and tastes of more!

Incidentally, the winking monk holding a beer mug on the label was created by the unforgettable Nuremberg artist and cartoonist Gerd Bauer.