The origin of "Herrenpils"

The brewery situated directly opposite "Maria Hilf" church was established in 1867 and has been under family ownership ever since. "Bamberger Herren Pils" is by far its best selling beer. The brewery also offers Keesmann light and Keesmann wheat beer, which like champagne ferments in the bottle: "Sternla", an ambre lager has been available for the past few years. The period from mid-October to the end of December, always marks the popular Keesmann Bock season. An additional speciality appears in time for lent and is known as Josephi-Bock beer.

Beer speciality: Keesmann Bräu Herren Pils

• Beer type/beer category
  bottom-fermented full beer (approx. 11.8% original wort, approx. 4.6% alcohol)
• Brewing process
  Bavarian purity law
• Appearance
  bright, light yellow beer; white, compact head
• Aroma & taste
  pronounced aroma of hops, sophisticated bitter flavour, slender taste spectrum, strong and refreshing, harmonious aftertaste
• Overall impression
  A light pils with an emphatic flavour of hops
• Storage and serving
  Drink at a temperature of 7-8 °C, serve in a pils tulip glass or a glass mug

Additional specialities:

Keesmann light, Sternla lager, wheat beer; Josephio Bock and Keesmann bock (seasonal)