Franciscaner beer: an overview of flavors and types
Franziskaner (German.) - is a brand of German weissbier produced in Munich, Germany, by the Bavarian brewery Spaten-Franziskaner Broe.
History of Franziskaner
The history of Franziskaner dates back to 1363, when it was first mentioned that the brewer Seidel Waterstetter was the owner of a "brewery next to the Franciscans" located on one of Munich's Residentzstrasse streets. The brewery got the name Franziskaner from the monastery that was located next door to it.
In 1841, the company was bought by Augustin Diegelmeyer, the adopted son of the owner of the Spaten brewery, Gabriel Seddlemeyer Sr. He is moving the production of the drink to Lilienberg and modernizing its production technology. In 1861, the brewery has a new owner - Joseph Siedelmayr, son of Gabriel Sedlmayr Sr. and owner of the Leist brewery.
In 1909, Gabriel Siedelmayr III, the son of Josef Siedelmayr, merges the Franziskaner-Leist plant into the family-owned joint-stock company Joseph Sedlmayr Zum Franziskanerkeller AG. This is how the Siedelmeyer family business, a united company that produces beer, was created. In 1935, with the help of the painter Ludwig Holwein, the brand received its trademark: a Franciscan monk holding a mug of beer.
Types of Franziskaner beer
Hefe-Weisse Dunkel
Unfiltered beer of dark brown color. Alcohol content - 5%. The creamy taste contains sweetish tones of malt, nuts, spicy cloves, juicy apples and dark fruits, complemented by hints of chocolate and wheat. Banana notes prevail in the long dry aftertaste. The aromatic composition of the drink reveals motifs of malt, cloves, fruit and spices. Perfectly harmonizes with dark meat, as well as dietary dishes and desserts.
Hefe-Weissbier Naturtrüb
Cloudy unfiltered wheat beer with a lush white foam, has a copper-golden color. The strength is 5%. The taste is fresh, with fruit tones and moderate sweetness intertwined. The aroma is created by nuances of banana and citrus. This beer is very light due to its high carbon monoxide content. Perfectly complements meat dishes, especially from the grill.
Franziskaner Royal
Ivory-colored wheat beer. Strength - 6% alcohol content. Confident malt notes and fruity sweetness have found their place in the unobtrusive taste. The incomparable aroma combines hints of ripe banana, melon, apricot, black berries and figs. The drink will be a great option for special occasions with gourmet cuisine.
Franziskaner Weissbier Kristallklar
Filtered, crystal-clear light wheat beer of light yellow color with a snow-white foam head. The strength is 5%. The taste is slightly dry, fruity and with a high percentage of wheat malt. The aroma is pleasant, fresh. The drink goes well with fish and is also used as a base for cocktails.
Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier Leicht
Light wheat beer, has a yellow color and fluffy white foam. The alcohol content does not exceed 3.9%. The taste has a pronounced fruity composition, dominated by citrus notes. Slightly perceptible hints of malt and spices. The drink is good in the company of light meals.
Franziskaner Natur Russ
A golden yellow beer with an airy, white foam. It has a strength of 2.5%. The refreshing taste combines full-flavored wheat beer (50%) and lemonade (50%). This combination creates an invigorating drink characterized by a balance between light sourness and fruity sweetness, with a particularly noticeable citrus accent.
Franziskaner Kellerbier
Unfiltered beer of amber color. The taste is rich, velvety. Thanks to Hellerthaus hops, it has a light bitterness that stands out against the fruity background. A drink with a low level of carbon dioxide, has a noble aroma.
Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier Alkoholfrei
Light, non-alcoholic wheat beer. The product is low in calories. There are three varieties of it: Blutorange (with orange juice), Lemon (with lemon juice) and Elderberry (with elderberry flavor). Each type of drink contains vitamin C.
Update: 28.05.2018
Category: Beer, Cider, Ale