Brauerei Göller
Zeil am Main, Franconia, Germany
About the Brewery
Nestled in the picturesque village of Zeil am Main in Franconia, Germany, Brauerei Göller stands as a beacon of authentic brewing heritage, with roots tracing back to 1514. This multi-generational family enterprise, embodies the essence of traditional German beer-making while embracing sustainable, farm-to-bottle practices. All ingredients—pristine local water, barley sourced from nearby farms within a few miles, and hops from regional growers—are carefully selected to ensure unmatched freshness and quality, reflecting a deep commitment to the land and community. In Germany, Göller beers are sold exclusively in their local village and surrounding areas, preserving a hyper-local focus that keeps the brewery intimately tied to its Franconian roots—except for the select exports we proudly bring to you at Ancient Craft Imports.
Göller continues to honor the traditional and authentic beer making methods that have been passed down to them from generations, such as exclusively using only natural carbonation from the primary fermentation process, resulting in a smooth, almost creamy texture and avoiding that harshness that comes with artificial/commercial Co2. They also continue to use the old school methods such as triple decoction mashing, resulting in superior flavor profiles. And most importantly, they lager their beers for seven or more weeks for optimum depth and complexity.
You won't find a more authentic beer in the market, unless, of course, you find another Ancient Craft brew!
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Portfolio
Classic Style Beers
Brauerei Göller
Baptist Helles
When it comes to a quaffable beer, nothing beats the Bavarian-style Helles made by Göller. Named after a great uncle named Baptist, who was famous for his easy-going manner, the Baptist Helles presents a malt-forward flavor mixed with honey and spice, lightly hopped with Spalter Select. With its light golden appearance ("helles" means "light" in German) this smooth lager offers a surprising depth of favor that lingers long in your mouth.
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Dunkel
Bold notes of chocolate and coffee derived from the roasted Munich malts defines this dark lager -- "Dunkel" meaning "dark" in German. Yet it finishes out pleasantly on the palate with a malty sweetness and a lingering, almost savory bitter note. Remarkable for its full body robustness and its gentle finish, the Dunkel from Göller is easily our most popular beer in America. In Germany, it has won numerous awards, from the Meininger’s Gold Medal to the World Beer Award. Have fun pairing it with a spectrum of dishes, from grilled steaks to chocolate cake.
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Göller's Lager finds just the right balance between roasted maltiness and hoppy brightness. Brewed with 100% Munich malts and with Hallertauer Tradition Hops, the bottom-fermented lager has a full-bodied mouthfeel lingering long and sweet in the finish. Poured into your glass, the amber hue shines with perfect clarity, topped with a thick and creamy head. It is no surprise that the Göller Lager earned, among other awards, a Gold Medal from the prestigious DLG Preis Awards in Germany.
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Original Pilsner
Göller nailed the pilsner style with their Original, showing off their superb expertise as brewers. The bittersweet play between bitter hops and sweet maltiness finds the perfect balance in this pilsner, with the IBU count clocking in at a solid 29, hopped with Hallertauer Tradition and Mandarina Bavaria. With more flavor than a typical pilsner, the Original contains hints of fruit, pepper, and a cracker-like maltiness. The clear golden beer pairs well with a hamburger or fried chicken, but it's also perfect on its own.
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The bubbly and unfiltered Weisse from Göller defines the hefeweizen style of Bavaria. The clean, dry mouthfeel balances the fruity banana and clove and a bright citrus aroma. True to style, this top fermented ale contains more than half wheat malts and is lightly hopped with Hallertauer Tradition. No filtration nor pasteurization leaves a cloudy, straw colored beauty topped with a foamy white head. No wonder it won multiple gold medals from the prestigious DLG Awards in Germany!
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Rauchbier
Smoked lagers are an old Franconian tradition, but rare in America. This one-of-kind dark lager shows ruby-brown in the glass, with cream-colored foam. Initial bitterness gives way to a smooth finish, as the subtle smokiness enhances the caramel and nutty flavors lingering on the tongue with a sweet aftertaste. The complexity of flavors also includes hints of bacon, chocolate & coffee. This smoked lager outcompetes any other regional smoked beers. It pairs exceptionally well with smoked meats, a variety of cheeses, and even cigars.
Brauerei Göller
Smoked lagers are an old Franconian tradition, but rare in America. This one-of-kind dark lager shows ruby-brown in the glass, with cream-colored foam. Initial bitterness gives way to a smooth finish, as the subtle smokiness enhances the caramel and nutty flavors lingering on the tongue with a sweet aftertaste. The complexity of flavors also includes hints of bacon, chocolate & coffee. This smoked lager outcompetes any other regional smoked beers. It pairs exceptionally well with smoked meats, a variety of cheeses, and even cigars.