Franz D. Hofer

Oct 21, 2024 | homebrewersassociation.org | Ryan Pachmayer |Lucy Corne |Dan Jablow |Franz D. Hofer

The November/December 2024 Zymurgy explores adaptive brewing, ancient beer traditions, smoked beer techniques, Bavarian beer hikes, and hop-free Dutch Kuit, blending modern innovation with rich brewing history for homebrewers of all backgrounds and interests. Free Zymurgy Online Preview AHA Member-Only Content Subscribe for $4.99 Already a member? Login here About Zymurgy

Jul 25, 2024 | tempestinatankard.com | Franz D. Hofer

We climbed the hill in the direction of the monastery as dark clouds began amassing. The storm broke loose with a crash of thunder and a biblical fury just as we reached the heavy doors. Inside, the heat melted away as we descended the stairs into the cellar precincts, arriving at the beer counter as the barkeeper was tapping a fresh wooden cask of Märzen. Frothy mugs in hand, we made for the beer garden and found a table under a massive horse chestnut tree.

Mar 4, 2024 | tempestinatankard.com | Franz D. Hofer

Rays of sunshine pierced the clouds above the marshlands of Murnau as the train trundled along the Loisach valley. As we dipped into the basin that cradles Oberammergau, the sun emerged in full splendour, illuminating the tusk-shaped Kofel that towers over the valley. Oberammergau is everything you’d imagine a Bavarian alpine village to be. Chalets with carved balconies and flower boxes. A church steeple in the center of town. And mountains all around.

Aug 23, 2023 | homebrewersassociation.org | Kristen Kuchar |Franz D. Hofer |Mark Pasquinelli |David Schmidt

The September/October 2023 Zymurgy magazine is now available! Check out featured stories including National Homebrew Competition Winners, Rites of Spring, Summer & Autumn, Return of the Great Pumpkin, Separation of Church and Beer, nd How to Host a Cider Fest. Free Zymurgy Online Preview AHA Member-Only Content Subscribe for $4.99 Already a member? Login here About Zymurgy

Jun 15, 2023 | tempestinatankard.com | Franz D. Hofer

Cologne is famous for its majestic Gothic cathedral known locally as the Dom, a massive edifice that took over six centuries to complete. It’s the symbol of Cologne and the most-visited landmark in Germany. There’s even a beer named after it: Dom Kölsch. You know you’re in a place that takes its beer seriously when the name of the local beer style is the same as the name of the local dialect spoken in the region. Kölsch is part of the very fabric of Cologne, as important as Carnival.