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I must admit I didn’t eat nor even drink a beer here. I did pop in to check it out and it’s a bustling place full of locals and tourists alike. It’s right in the center of town and pretty crowded at main hours. The Kneitinger Brewery has another outlet called the Kneitingerkeller up at Galgenberg-strasse 18. It’s a bit away from where most tourists go but that’s another reason I like it. It’s also quite handy from the train station though a steep short climb! I’ve literally jumped out of a train on a short layover and made it up here for a few beers. So, why no photo of this great treasure you might ask? Well, I did take photos but the camera was lost in a Munich beer garden, along sadly with the film from the trip. At any rate, I have sweet memories as you can read in my General Tips. Suffice it to say, it’s a classic old Bavarian restaurant/beer hall with dark wood paneling, some stuffed animal heads with horns, and chuck full of locals enjoying some of the regions finest brews. In summer, there is a nice beer garden to enjoy them under a shady chestnut tree. A must see!

Kasslerbraten is a smoky ham generally served with simple boiled potatoes and sauerkraut. We were lucky enough to be served this at their annual bock beer tapping festival and much to our surprise, it was free. I also had classic Regenburger sausages on a subsequent trip, which were tasty and quite inexpensive. Out in the beer garden, we enjoyed kalterbraten(5.80 Euros for a huge portion), a cold roast beef that goes perfectly with their great beers. Their helles or light lager is their most popular brew and certainly a thirst quencher that hits the spot on a hot day, but the dunkles or dark lager is the one to seek out. Though generously hopped, the bitter signature comes from roasted malt and makes a perfect accompaniment to German culinary treats well represented on their menu. Their bock beer comes out in November at which time there is a ceremonial tapping of the first keg. It’s a joyous affair full of camaraderie and a great place to meet up with the friendly locals who are quite astonished that you found our about their coveted secret. The beer is a sublime nectar that both mocks and transcends their dunkles, chuck full of rich malt for density and strength but well hopped for a balance that makes it most quaffable.

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