As part of Franconian beer culture, the Hummel brewery in Merkendorf can look back on a centuries-old brewing tradition. The family-run brewery has been producing a hearty selection of year-round and seasonal beer specialties for more than 450 years.

Beer — The pride of the Franconians

The Franconians are indeed very proud of their beer: Some of the regions with the highest brewery density in the world are located on Franconian soil and there is hardly a village that does not have its own brewery. The festival calendar is full of beer highlights throughout the year and there is a beer to suit every occasion. The delicious barley juice is a cultural asset that is lived and loved. Traditional breweries such as the Hummel brewery in Merkendorf have cultivated Franconian beer culture for centuries and make their delicious contribution to the Franconians' enthusiasm for beer. The brewery in idyllic Merkendorf has existed since the 16th century and has been family-owned for more than 175 years. Generation after generation, the Hummels have passed on the brewing craft and continued the legacy of their ancestors with pride and passion. The brewery's own beer cellar and rustic restaurant are entirely in keeping with Franconian cosiness. In the romantic wood-paneled parlor, cool beer, homemade warm specialties and hearty snacks invite you to linger. In summer, you can sit outside in the shade of the sprawling branches of the magnificent chestnut tree and refresh yourself with the delicacies of the Hummel brewery.

With passion traditional

The beer from Merkendorf is brewed according to the strict requirements of the Bavarian Purity Law and therefore only consists of hand-picked, natural ingredients. The hops come from Hallertau, the barley is grown by regional farmers on Franconian soil and malted in the neighboring cathedral city of Bamberg. The fresh, crystal-clear brewing water is drawn from the brewery's own deep well and gives the beer the finishing touch. With heart and craftsmanship, the brewers produce year-round classics such as the down-to-earth Pils or the indispensable Kellerbier and seasonal specialties. The latter includes, for example, the Leonhardi-Bock, which is served every year on the feast day of Saint Leonhard on November 6th. The range is an aromatically intense representation of Franconian brewing art and tastes of home, the serenity of the Franconians and the beer-based joie de vivre.