Fine Food Products from Bavaria

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Adler — Known since 1992 as the maker of Asler Edelcreme soft cheeses in an iconic triangular package. Edlecreme comes in many varieties such as mushroom, chives, salami or herbs. A subsidiary of Bel Deutschland. (Bavaria)
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Aecht Schlenkerla – Rauchbier (Smoked Beer) — Brewed with Original Schlenkerla Smokemalt from the Schlenkerla maltings and tapped according to old tradition directly from the gravity-fed oakwood cask in the historical 15th century brewery tavern in Bamberg/Franconia. (Bavaria)
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Allgaeuland — Known for producing great Hirtenkäse under the Castello Alp Selection brand, as well as creamy cheeses. Now a subsidiary of the Danish Arla Dairy conglomerate. (Bavaria)
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Alpenhain — Started with “brick” cheese in 1905 in the town of Sachrang in Allgaeuland. Today, the company exports a large assortment of long shelf life cheeses, soft-ripened cheeses, and frozen baked cheeses. (Bavaria)
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Andechser — The monastery of Andechs has a brewing tradition since 1455 and produces one of the best bock beer and wheat beers. Worth a visit, as this brewery is located close to the Starnberg Lake southwest of Munich. (Bavaria)
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Apostelbraeu — A well known Bavarian brewery that uses malt from spelt, an ancient grain. Located in the bavarian Palatine area, close to the border of the Czech Republic. (Bavaria)
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Arcobräu — For almost 500 years, Arcobräu has been brewed in Moos, at the very heart of lower Bavaria where the Danube and the Isar meet. Surrounded by rolling fields of barley and wheat with the dark hills of the Bavarian forest in the distance, the location is idyllic. (Bavaria)
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Augustiner Bräu — Augustiner-Bräu is a brewery in Munich, Germany. Established in 1328, it is Munich's oldest independent brewery. Augustiner Edelstoff and Maximator available in the US. Owned by (Bavaria)
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Ayinger — Beer in Bavaria has had an exceptionally high value since time immemorial. It is not just the proverbial “liquid bread” alone, but rather also the social “cement” of our culture, in which values such as conviviality, community, honesty, reliability and solidarity with the homeland play a major role. (Bavaria)
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Baeckerei Bachmeier — Specializes on Bavarian pretzels that come par-baked and just have to be heated. Available Aldi and some online retailers (Bavaria)
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Baerenmarke — Germany's most famous brand of canned or evaporated milk, used as a tasty coffee creamer. Originated in 1898 in Switzerland under the leaderhip of Cesar Ritz (of Ritz Hotel fame) and the culinary guru Auguste Escoffier. The offical brand was launched in 1912 in Bavaria and is today part of the Hochwald Food Group. (Bavaria)
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Bayernland — Headquartered in Nuernberg, this company is another one of Bavaria's large dairies, producing cheese spreads, emmentaler and other cheese specialties for export. (Bavaria)
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Benedektiner — A great wheat beer from the Benedektine monastery of Ettal in Oberammergau, close to the Austrian border. Owned by the Bitburger Group (Bavaria)
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Bergader — Makes the famous cheese brands Bavaria Blue (Gorgonzola-Camembert mix) and Basil's Original Smoked Cheese (Räucherkäse). Founded in 1902 by Basil Weixler whose first cheese was a Bavarian Mountain Roquefort. (Bavaria)
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Bernbacher — A traditional noodle maker outside Munich,making the authentic "Nockerlgries," one of Bavaria's well known specialties. (Bavaria)
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Braukunst Keller — The handcrafted beers from Himburg's Braukunstkeller are brewed according to the German Purity Law with the soft brewing water of the Bavarian Forest. (Bavaria)
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Breitsamer — One of Germany's leading honey makers, based in Munich, offering a large assortment of honey flavors and packaging choices. Uses only fully natural, unaltered pure honey, guaranteed by very strict German food inspections. (Bavaria)
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Burkhardt — A Bavarian producer of mustards, curry ketchup and mayonnaise, in business since 1889. (Bavaria)
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Champignon — Käserei Champignon, founded over 100 years ago, launched one of the first cheese consumer brands in Bavaria. Their most famous product is Cambozola, an aromatic mix of Camembert and Gorgonzola. They also make camembert with mushrooms and other ingredients. (Bavaria)
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Conf. Burg Lauenstein — Handmade truffles and chocolate novelties from the North East of Bavaria, for connoisseurs and chocoholics all over the world (Bavaria)
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Conf. Heilemann — Confiserie Heilemann has dedicated itself to the creation of exclusive chocolate delicacies. At the heart of south Germany’s Allgäu region, exquisite pralines, fine chocolate and many other masterpieces of the confectioner’s art are handcrafted in premium tradition. (Bavaria)
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Confiserie Funsch — A Franconian manufacturer specialized on a large variety of marzipan figurines for all seasons. (Bavaria)
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Confiserie Heilemann — Confiserie Heilemann has dedicated itself to the creation of exclusive chocolate design delicacies. At the heart of south Germany’s Allgäu region, exquisite pralines, fine chocolate and many other masterpieces of the confectioner’s art are handcrafted in premium tradition. (Bavaria)
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Confiserie Schwermer — Founded in Königsberg (formerly East Prussia, now Kaliningrad, Russia), this high end confectioner relocated to Bad Wörrishofen, Bavaria and still manufactures some unique sweet creations scuh as the famous Königsberge Baumkuchen (tree ring cake), marzipan creations and truffles. (Bavaria)
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Dallmayr — Dallmayr, located in the heart of Munich, is one of Europe’s best-known gourmet delicatessen stores as well as one of Europe's highest quality coffee brands. Almost of the coffee beans come from Ethiopia, the birth place of coffee. The Prodomo variety is one of the best tasting coffees that is mild for the stomach. (Bavaria)
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Develey — Develey is the leading Bavarian sweet mustard brand and the mustard category leader in Germany. Also owns the Lowensenf, Bautzener and Mautner brands. (Bavaria)
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DeveleyBavarian Sweet Mustard. A must with Bavarian Weisswurst and Weissbier this flavor combination is hard to beat. Traditional Bavarians consume this meal only before noon-time, but nowadays, Weisswurst mit Senf und Bier(white sausage with mustard and beer) can be ordered at any time of the day and night. (Bavaria)
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Dinghartinger Cakes — Bavarian producer of apple strudels and similar type cakes (Bavaria)
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Dr. Knoll — A pasta and potato product producer from the Swabian region of Northern Bavaria (Bavaria)
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Edna — Edna is one of Germany's frozen bread and delicatessen manufacturers with an assortment of over 1,000 products. Production is near Augsburg and Halle. Also distributes in the US (Bavaria)
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Edora — A specialty spice producer located in Western Bavaria with a fantastic assortment of seasoning mixes for Christmas baking, grilling and authentic dishes. (Bavaria)
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Edora — Based close to Aschaffenburg. Very unique seasoning spices, especially those used for making Christmas cookies, gingerbreads, stollen and spekulatius. Other blends are perfect for goulash, gyros, meatloaf, sauerbraten; and more. Made by Eduard Dornberg GmbH (Bavaria)
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Eichetti — Known for chocolate covered in icing and icre cream cones filled with chocolates. (Bavaria)
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EKU — EKU walks the line between a true eisbock and a fortified doppelbock. Its recipe remains a secret, but it is known that while lagering for an astounding nine months, its temperature is dropped until it begins to freeze. Owned by Kulmacher Brau. (Bavaria)
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Em Eukal — A cough drop candy brand with natural herbs, such as eucalyptus, honey, ginger, cherry, liquorice, sage, lemon. Owned by Dr. Soldan GmbH. Em-eukal cough drops were prescribed to miners in the Ruhr district in the 1950s for medical purposes, (Bavaria)
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Erdinger — A particularly pleasantly spicy aroma, a distinctive yeast flavor and an unmistakable top-fermenting beer profile, brewed according to a 125 year-old recipe. (Bavaria)
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Franziskaner — The original fresh wheat beer taste. Cloudy in appearance, the rich but delicately bitter taste of Franziskaner Weissbier results from the large percentage of wheat malt. Owned by Anheuser Bush Inbev. (Bavaria)
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Friedel — Easter and Christmas holiday chocolate creations, now owned and sold by Rübezahl. (Bavaria)
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Friedel — Easter and Christmas holiday chocolate creations. See Rübezahl (Bavaria)
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Friedenfelser — A fresh, tingly indulgence. Naturally cloudy, bottle-fermented, and brewed according to traditional Bavarian methods. (Bavaria)
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Hacker-Pschorr — The main focus of Hacker-Pschorr is the art of brewing and enjoyable beer. But at the same time it also maintains a strong connection to its regional roots. As a regional brand in southern Bavaria, Hacker-Pschorr is recognised in Munich and the Bavarian uplands as a partner to regional clubs and associations in the areas of both sports and culture. (Bavaria)
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Hans Henglein — One of Europe’s leading manufacturers of chilled doughs, pastries, potato dumpling dough, potato noodles and German egg pasta. (Bavaria)
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Hirschbräu — Based in the Allgäu region, Hirsch has been family owned and operated for over 350 years. Their approach is based on cultivating traditional brewing methods to produce beers with flavourful, distinctive character. (Bavaria)
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Hochland — A large Western Bavarian dairy producer with well-known brands like Hochland, Almette, Valbrie, Patros, Grünländer and Gervais, in the processed cheese, hard cheese and sliced cheese, cream cheese, soft cheese, feta cheese, and cottage cheese segments. (Bavaria)
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Hoerrlein — Franconian delikatessen producer, including creamed horseradish, mayonnaise and other products. (Bavaria)
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Hofbräu — With original recipes handed down by Wilhelm V, the Duke of Bavaria, Hofbräu's fame continues to pour across the globe. Hofbräu beer is imported directly from the brewery in Munich, Germany. (Bavaria)
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Hofbräuhaus Traunstein — (Bavaria)
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Hofmühl Weissbier — Handcrafted with local raw materials, strictly according to the Hofmühl quality rules and the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516, this Weissbier is a fine, fruity and naturally cloudy specialty beer with digestible yeast flower. (Bavaria)
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HoWe — Owned by soccer club FC Bayern München manager Uli Hoeness, a former World Cup player. His orginal Nuernberger sausages can be found at all German McDonalds and he exports original Brats and other sausages to the US. (Bavaria)
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HuoberHard or Soft Pretzels. The pretzel is the Bavarian carb of choice to provide a base for beer, sausages, chicken, and radishes. Also perfect just with butter or dipped into sweet mustard. (Bavaria)
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Händlmaier’s — Famous sweet mustard producer based in Regensburg. (Bavaria)
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Ifri Schuhmann — A Nuremberg gingerbread and nougat manufacturer (formerly sold under the brand name Wendler) that is now part of the Lambertz Group. (Bavaria)
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Julius Echter – Hefeweiss Dunkel — Julius Echter is one of the foremost purveyors of German hefeweizens, and once you get a smell of this beer, you will know why. Fresh bananas abound from the first scent of this brew and don't let up until well after your last swallow. (Bavaria)
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Kaiserdom — Brewed in Bamberg, in the Franconian area of Bavaria, Kaiserdom Non-alcoholic beer is a refreshing and authentic tasting alternative for the designated driver (Bavaria)
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Kaiserdom – Malt Beer (Malzbier) non-alcoholic — A German amber, foggy, alcohol free Hefe-Weissbier with very low, white head. Aroma is malt, fruit, light banana, yeast. (Bavaria)
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Kelheim Privatbrauerei — (Bavaria)
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Klosterbrauerei Ettal — The monastery brewery Ettal was founded in 1609 and can look back on over 400 years of uninterrupted brewing history. Even after 400 years the beer is still brewed by the monks at the Abbey. (Bavaria)
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Koch’s — Franconian horseradish from a family owned company with a 100 year tradition of horseradish production. Also available under the Landsberg brand. (Bavaria)
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Koenig Ludwig — (Bavaria)
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Kuechle — Since 1864, this family-owned company produces baking wafers - used as base for gingerbreads (Lebkuche), religious ceremonies, and many other purposes - as well as other baking aids. Located in the Swabian region of Bavaria. (Bavaria)
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Kulmbacher Reichelbräu — Founded by Johann Wolfgang Reichel 165 years ago, Kulmbacher Brau (former Reichelbräu) is the leading brewery in Bavaria's Northern region of Franconia. (Bavaria)
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Käserebellen — The small family-owned Käserebellen (Cheese Rebel) GmbH produces King Ludwig Cheese and Rebel Cheese made from hay-fed Alpine cow milk according to old traditional recipes. Founded in 1860 in Sulzberg by four farmers, their modern facility is now located in Steingaden, Germany. (Bavaria)
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Lebkuchen Schmidt — Founded in 1926 in Nuremberg, Lebkuchen Schmidt is Germany's oldest mail order company for Lebkuchen. During Lebkuchen season (from July to December), they bake and ship 3 million Lebkuchen a day. (Bavaria)
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Leimer — A family owned producer of "Semmelbrösel" (fielz ground bread crumbs used to make Wiener Schnitzel or Bavarian Bread Dumplings). Located at the foothills of the Alp Mountains near Chiemsee. (Bavaria)
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Limburger — Originating in the the Duchy of Limburg (today, Herve in Belgium), this cheese became popular as "Backsteinkäse" among Bavarian cheesemakers in the early 1800s. It's the proverbial "stinky cheese," due to bacteria that are added to give Limbuger a unique elastic texture and truly aromatic, spicy taste. (Bavaria)
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Löwenbräu – Beer and non-alcoholic beer — One of Germany's most historically significant beer brands. Once purchased by Miller in the 1970s, the brand became very popular in the US, only to loose it's appeal when the beer was brewed in the US. Now owned by Anheuser Bush Inbev. (Bavaria)
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Maisel — Maisel's consistent adherence to the original brewing process with selected wheat and barley malt and the use of its own yeast breed make Maisel's Weisse a unique pleasure. With its unique bright amber color and its pronounced fruity-spicy taste, it differs in a pleasant way from other wheat beers. (Bavaria)
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Meggle — Known for fantastic-tasting butter and cheese products. Established in 1887, the company prides itself on having the largest and most modern dairy factory in Munich. (Bavaria)
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Nymphenburg — Since 1955 the most popular Sekt from Bavaria, both with and without alcohol products, made from fresh sustainable products. (Bavaria)
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Oscar Piller Pretzel — Bavrian producer of frozen pretzels sold in the US to large restaurants and beer gardens (Bavaria)
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Panni — A well known brand for potato products, especiallythe original Bavarian dumplings, as well as some pasta varieties. Now part of the Unilever group. (Bavaria)
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Paulaner — The finest Munich art of brewing since 1634 - Paulaner is Munich tradition. (Bavaria)
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PeA — This is one of the most venerated chocolate-filled advent calender brand, conceived by Dresden-based chocolate makers Petzold and Aulhorn in 1843. The company later moved to Bavaria and is today owned by chocolate giant Barry Callebaut/Frankonia. (Bavaria)
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Piasten — A chocolate and choco-dragee (candy consisting of a center covered with a coating, such as a sugared almond or a chocolate) company based north of Nuremberg. Belongs to the Katjes Group. (Bavaria)
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Rapunzel — One of Germany's first and largest organic food companies with a large assortment of products. Makes a Vegan vegetable broth with seas salt, herbs etc. (Bavaria)
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Reber — A Bavarian based confectionary brand from the 140+ year old family-owned Paul Reber GmbH & Co. KG. This company is famous for manufacturing high quality sweet treats, most of all the 'Genuine Reber Mozart-Kugeln®', exquisitely filled with pistachio marzipan made from fresh green pistachios, almonds and hazelnut praline and covered with milk chocolate and bitter sweet chocolate. You can also visit the Café Reber at the alpine mountain resort of Bad Reichenhall. (Bavaria)
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Rheila — A sweet and salty licorice candy brand, owned by Soldan Holding (Bavaria)
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Riedenburger — Bavarian-style wheat beers that are fruity and sparkling fresh. Riedenburger Brauhaus has an outstanding expertise in brewing Bavarian-style wheat beers since the 1950s. (Bavaria)
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Riegelein — A European market leader for chocolate novelties, especially seasonal figures like chocolate santas, Easter bunnies or Halloween monsters. The company is based in Cadolzburg near Nürnberg and known for creative and high quality milk chocolate inventions. (Bavaria)
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Riegelein — The Rieglein company headquarters were established in Cadolzburg near Nuremberg in 1953. They are known worldwide for their seasonal chocolate figurines. They produce close to 18,000 tons of chocolate a year. (Bavaria)
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Riegelein — The Rieglein company headquarters were established in Cadolzburg near Nuremberg in 1953. They are known worldwide for their seasonal chocolate figurines. They produce close to 18,000 tons of chocolate a year. (Bavaria)
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Schamel — The first horseradish factory in Bavaria, established in 1846. Still in business, this company produces arguably the best tasting horseradish - they focus on nothing else. (Bavaria)
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Schneider Weisse – Wheat Beer — In 1872, wheat beer had declined in popularity and, seeing an opportunity, royal brewer Georg Schneider purchased the brewing rights from the Bavarian King Ludwig II. Over 140 years later, the brewery still uses his same recipe and open fermentation process. (Bavaria)
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Spaten — Spaten is a Munich based brewery that specializes in Bavarian-style beers. The top seller has a soft, white head perched above a flickering light golden brew while an understated sweet grain aroma lifts spicy noble hops up to the nose. Owned by Anheuser Bush Inbev. (Bavaria)
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Tucher — Tucher specializes in producing dopplebock beers. Their signature beer has 7.5% alcohol, and Tucher's Bajuvator is the prime example of what a Doppelbock should be. It pours a dark rich chestnut brown with a thick cream colored head, perfect for an enjoyable drink. (Bavaria)
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Weihenstephan — As the oldest brewery in the world they are proud of their various beers: wheat beer, dark and light wheat beer, crystal wheat beer, vitus and korbinian and original helles. (Bavaria)
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Weiss — A Nuernberg gingerbread maker now part of the Lambertz group. (Bavaria)
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Weltenburger Pils — Weltenburger Kloster is a Benedictine monastery that has existed for nearly 1,000 years in Bavaria. It boasts the second oldest known brewery founded in 1050 CE and has been brewing continually since its creation, with the exception of 1803 to 1858 when the monastery was dissolved temporarily. (Bavaria)
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Wetzel Karlsbader — Wetzel Karlsbad Wafers are a crunchy specialty orginiatiang in Bohemia , characterized by a unique flavor and aroma of butter and caramel, its round shape and an engraving. Other products from Wetzel include cake base and waffles (Bavaria)
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Wicklein — One of Nuremberg's finest gingerbread manufacturers, with a large assortment of gingerbreads with different nut contents, whole grain, with or without chocolate and packaged in trays, decorative tins, and gift packs. Wicklein and Lebkuchen Schmidt are parts of one corporate entity. (Bavaria)
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Wurstkuchl — Oldest sausage restaurant in world, and a well known tourist destination, established in the 1500s in Regensburg. Produces great sweet mustard. (Bavaria)
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Würzburger — The Würzburg Hofbräu is the only brewery in Würzburg, Germany. It was founded in 1643 by the Franconian Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp von Schönborn and is deeply rooted in the region of Lower Franconia. (Bavaria)
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Zimmermann — Producer of great spelt pasta product. Spelt is one of the ancient, nutritious grains popular in Germany for centuries. (Bavaria)
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