The authentic art of brewing

Mönchshof: Delicious beers brewed according to ancient tradition

The monks of Kulmbach always knew that beer is good for body and soul: Over the course of centuries, many recipes were written that still give our speciality beers their unique taste today. Find out more about Mönchshof and the art of brewing!

 

About us Our brewing art
[Translate to Englisch:] Gerste für das Bier in den Händen
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Our wide range of speciality beers for pure enjoyment

Mönchshof Original
Original
Our fine original, brewed in pilsner style
Mellow pilsner aroma, finely hopped, with a delicate hop bouquet, golden-yellow colour and a stable head. The golden classic from Mönchshof!
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4,9 vol %
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11,3 %
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6-7° C
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Mönchshof Kellerbier
Kellerbier
Our naturally cloudy, amber-coloured speciality beer from Franconia
Pleasantly mild, amber-coloured, naturally cloudy with a fine-pored head. A particularly unspoilt speciality with a history!
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5,4 vol %
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12,3 %
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7-8° C
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Mönchshof Natur Radler
Natur Radler
Our sparkling and fruity Radler (shandy) speciality
Naturally cloudy, with refreshing lemon juice, no artificial sweeteners or preservatives, no artificial flavourings. Natural refreshment not just for summer!
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2,5 vol %
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10,6 %
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6-7° C
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Mönchshof Natur Radler Alkoholfrei 0,0 %
Natur Radler Alkoholfrei 0,0 %
Our refreshing Radler (shandy) speciality in an alcohol-free version
Fruity and lemony, naturally cloudy, with the juice of sun-ripened lemons, no artificial flavourings, sweeteners or preservatives, alcohol free with 0.0% alcohol. The perfect refreshment when you’re out and about!
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0,0 vol %
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6-8° C
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Mönchshof Naturtrüb`s Alkoholfrei
Naturtrüb`s Alkoholfrei
Our alcohol-free, naturally cloudy speciality beer
Distinctly full-bodied, mild flavour thanks to our special brewing process, unfiltered, golden yellow and stable head, alcohol-free with less than 0.5% alcohol. Authentic, naturally cloudy, alcohol-free beer!
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0,5 vol %
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6-7° C
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Mönchshof Hell
Hell
Our incredibly mild Bavarian speciality beer
Balanced and mild, delicate malty aroma, subtly fine hopping, golden colour and ivory-coloured head. An enjoyable part of Bavarian beer culture!
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4,9 vol %
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11,3 %
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6-7° C
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Mönchshof Landbier
Landbier
Our traditional speciality beer with an export beer character
Mild and aromatic hopping, full-bodied flavour, delicate malty notes, rich, golden-yellow colour and fine-pored head. An irresistible recipe: Aromatic fine hops meet malty summer barley!
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5,4 vol %
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12,3 %
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6-8° C
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Mönchshof Lager
Lager
Our finely matured, traditional speciality beer
Lean, finely aromatic, pale yellow and sparkling clear, with delicate hoppy notes and a stable head. The all-rounder for any occasion and any time of year!
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4,9 vol %
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11,3 %
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6-7° C
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Mönchshof Schwarzbier
Schwarzbier
Dark enjoyment with a velvety soft flavour
Mild, velvety soft, roasted malt aroma, unfiltered, deep, dark colour and a very creamy head. Unadulterated enjoyment for all Schwarzbier lovers!
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4,9 vol %
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12,3 %
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7-8° C
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Mönchshof Bockbier
Bockbier
Full-flavoured and aromatic strong beer brewed in the traditional way
Powerful, complex, roasted malt aroma, dark amber coloured and a stable, creamy head. Traditionally at home at Franconia’s bockbier celebrations!
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6,9 vol %
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16,3 %
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8-9° C
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Mönchshof Weihnachtsbier
Weihnachtsbier
Full-bodied festive beer, exclusively brewed for advent
Very fine malty aroma, subtle hop notes, slightly darker in colour and stable head. Strictly limited edition from October to December!
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5,6 vol %
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13,3 %
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7-8° C
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Mönchshof Maibock
Maibock
Powerful, full-bodied, seasonal strong beer
Fully aromatic, with elegant malt notes, copper-coloured and a creamy head. Our strictly limited edition, speciality strong beer for spring!
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6,9 vol %
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16,3 %
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8-9° C
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Mönchshof Märzen
Märzen
Historic speciality beer with a festival beer character
Fine malty sweetness, subtle aromatic hop notes, dry aftertaste, deep golden-yellow colour, light opal clouding and a fine-pored head. A celebration of enjoyment!
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5,5 vol %
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13,3 %
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7-8° C
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Mönchshof Zwickl
Zwickl
Traditional, naturally cloudy speciality beer straight from the cellar
Very soft, malty body, slightly fruity, subtly sparkling, pale amber colour, unfiltered and stable head. Our master brewers’ earlier beer!
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5,4 vol %
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12,3 %
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Enjoy Mönchshof live on location

[Translate to Englisch:] Braumeisterei von außen

BrauMeisterei

Every year, we go on tour with our Mönchshof BrauMeisterei, our small, mobile demonstration brewery, so that people can experience beer brewing live on location. Maybe we’ll be coming to you next?
To the Braumeisterei
[Translate to Englisch:] BräuHaus Innenräume

BräuHaus

A wide range of Mönchshof beers and Franconian specialities in a historical setting: Our BräuHaus restaurant in Mönchshof, Kulmbach is always worth a visit!
To the brewery restaurant
[Translate to Englisch:] Frau trinkt Bier

Veranstaltungen

From music festivals and beer festivals to trade fairs – you'll find our Mönchshof speciality beers at all kinds of events! Let's celebrate together!
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Brewing is craft -
Brewing is art!

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The digital world of Mönchshof

Are you part of our Mönchshof Community on Instagram or Facebook? No? Then now is the time! Never miss another experience, new product or speciality beer – we look forward to seeing you there!

 

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Besser als Weihnachten und Ostern zusammen: Am 10. September 2022 wird der @hitradioantenne1 Feiertag in Empfingen mit Show-Acts wie z. B. Rea Garvey gefeiert – und natürlich sind auch unsere BrauSpezialitäten mit am Start!

Am 3. oder 4. September 2022 noch nichts vor? Dann auf zum idyllischen Gartenmarkt „KunstHandwerk und mehr“! 

Wer darf bei den Biathlon-Weltmeisterschaften 2023 für Deutschland antreten? Diese Frage klärt sich von 1. bis 4. September 2022 bei den Deutschen Meisterschaften in Oberhof. 

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