Prince Carl Franken Ale

Even if the name doesn't immediately give it away, the Franconian ale adds an international flair to the wide range of beers brewed by Schlossbrauerei Ellingen The ale is not one of the down-to-earth German classics that the brewery usually brews, but rather a Franconian interpretation of an English beer style The brewers have let their creativity run wild and put their very own stamp on the ale: Fürst Carls Ale is a cold-hopped specialty that gets its sophisticated taste from the regionally grown hop varieties Hallertauer Mittelfrüh and Gold

The hops are grown by the brewer himself and score points for their regionality, freshness and taste

The top-fermented ale has a palatable 5.3% alcohol content and flows into the glass in a bright amber gold From the head, a seductive bouquet of quince and pear notes rises to the nose and makes you look forward to the first sip This reveals a light-footed body with a mild aroma and gentle carbonation The malt forms a soft base, which tastes of freshly baked bread and roasted grain The hops harmonize with notes of herbs, green hop cones, juicy citrus fruit and mown grass The bitterness remains discreetly in the background until the finish and rounds off the beer enjoyment with a crisp note