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Weisse's Checkered History
Göller's Weisse (wheat beer) is unusual for a German beer: it's an ale, not a lager, and it's made with wheat malt instead of pure barley...
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Craft Beer vs Ancient Craft Beer
Do you know the difference between craft beer & ancient craft beer? The two categories are very similar and actually overlap, but they do...
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These 2 Beers Remain Local Legends
Does Göller Brewery actually have a beer that is downright local to their little region? The answer is "yes!" In fact, they have two...
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A piece of Zeiler history: 100 years of Göllersaal.
Local historian Ludwig Leisentritt looks back on old times; Published LANDKREIS HASSBERGE July 3, 2020 Translated by Gerard Toenjes An...
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Zeil by the River
Today I would like to treat you to some background information about Göller Brewery's little village in Germany. The beautiful little...
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The Craft of Hopping Evolves
Hops are a hot issue, and with good reason. They make up an essential part of brewing beer, and so they deserve the attention they get. ...
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Natural Carbonation Explained
By now you know that Göller Brewery uses only natural carbonation in their beer. How, then, do they lagger their beer in cold secondary...
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Housewives made Beer
Beer is a man's drink, right? It certainly is, but did you know that historically brewing was done by women? Yes, even in Franconia,...
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Can a Beer be Healthy?
Many Göller fans ask me if there are health benefits to drinking this tasty beer, so I thought it is time to talk about it. My assumption...
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A Lager is a Lager
I'm guessing that at some point you asked yourself, "What exactly is a plain 'Lager' when it isn't qualified as either a 'Pilsner Lager'...
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Ancient Craft "Triple Decoction"
One very important ancient craft brewing method is Triple Decoction mashing. If you aren't sure what decoction mashing is, you'll want...
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Real Men Drink Ale
The Medieval Stonecutters of Zeil-am-Main drank hefeweizen ale made by Göller. Göller Brewery named their Weisse "Steinhauer" to honor...
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Is 2-Row Barley Better?
You've heard that Göller Brewery uses a traditional, 2-row barley, but how important is that to flavor? Let's back up a bit and look at...
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Legendary Smoked Beer
Here is a real treat for beer aficionados looking for legendary brews. Göller's Rauch (smoked) beer has a deep history and personal
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What is the Slow Beer movement?
Most beer today gets rushed onto trucks almost as soon as it has finished fermenting. This is a far cry from ancient craft methods, when...
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Reinheitsgebot - the Guardian of Ancient Craft
German beer fans love to talk about Reinheitsgebot, an ancient German regulation on brewing beer. At first sight, it is strange that this...
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