Nikl-Bräu book classes

There are around 200 breweries around us in Upper Franconia, all of which produce delicious barley juice. But it is thanks to Mike Schmitt's dream of producing his own beer that the unique Nikl-Bräu exists.

It is used to brew beer again in Pretzfeld for the first time in centuries, because Ebermannstadt's “beer war” against the Pretzfelder, triggered by a decree issued by Emperor Maximilian in 1510, according to which action should be taken against all who serve beer without authorization in the area, has prevented the practice of brewing in the local area ever since. An old cowshed was converted into an inn with a lot of sweat and dedication. Behind glass and clearly visible from the dining room, there are the kettles in which master brewer Mike Schmitt has been brewing his beer with love and passion since 2008. Nourished by the courage, commitment and inventiveness of the master brewer, Nikl-Bräu has been cultivating and enriching Franconian beer and lifestyle ever since.

If you want to learn more about Franconian beer culture and the production of delicious barley juice, you can take a guided tour of the brewery or one of our brewing seminars.