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Gold Oschenbrauerei, Spielbach
Posted by Jason on 2015-05-12 11:14:40

Just back from a week in Bamberg and visited this little gem. Obviously it has been spoken in exhalted terms on the forum and so I thought I'd pay it a visit (a friend drove the hire car that day).

I must say that it not only lived up to the hype but went beyond anything I could have imagined. Beautiful old pub on a farm, nothing like I've ever seen in Germany where in my experience even if the exterior is are kept original interiors are constantly modernised. Inside it's like a time warp, of the likes I've only ever seen in some of Britain's heritage pubs, with sloping floor, original beams and a low ceiling. Packed on a Thursday night full of locals eating the excellent home cooked food which I beleive is sourced from the farm itself. The only way I could do the beer justice is to say I downed 4 seidlas in 1.5 hours. It was stunning, not gassy, lovely malt character and oh so drinkble. One of the best German beers I've ever had. I food was also top quality, simple, but no less excellent.

Paying was a charming episode whereby one is escorted to the rear of the pub where the matriarch tots up the bill. It was fascinting, and she was more than happy to sell a few bottles and glasses to take away.

Anyone who hasn't been and has any chance I urge you to take it, the place is just charming, unique AND it serves great beer and food; yet it remains completely engrossed in the local community.

Wonderful, thanks to those who shared on the forum.
 
Followups:
   Gold Oschenbrauerei, Spielbach by barry on  2015-05-12 12:49:02
     Gold Oschenbrauerei, Spielbach by Jason  on  2015-05-12 13:37:41
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         OT: Hösl, Rothenbach by barry on  2015-05-13 03:57:02
         OT: Hösl, Rothenstadt by Steve T on  2015-05-13 04:05:58
   Gold Oschenbrauerei, Spielbach by Jürgen Wening on  2015-05-15 00:54:37