http://www.franconiabeerguide.com/discuss.asp/ A virtual Stammtisch for discussing Franconian beer en-gb http://franconiabeerguide.com/discussdet.asp?IDKEY=ZZ9AGot me an internet stick from Tchibo today, activated it, and now have 3 days of free internet use. Also the stick was 10 euros cheaper than normal. Great!http://franconiabeerguide.com/discussdet.asp?IDKEY=ZZ9B...there still is beer here and it still is good :) THe Marktsub'n that supposedly had Hausbräu Stegaurauch on draft: well their taps are broken(?) and they only have bottles. The onwer/manager said the should have the draft back in a month so so. For those old timers the Marktsub'm is where the old Download Cafe (internet cafe) was. Its more off the Maxplatz then the Grüner Markt. It is Monday night and there where two customers (plus the owner and a bartender) and I seriously increased not only the average age but the total age as well :) But the folks were nice and if they really do get the Hausbräu on draft it's worth a visit. The former Einhorn Brewery on Sandstrasse looks pretty much the same as ver -- a sign out front but no visible activity. They have removed the old brewery sign (hopefully for repair). Futher down on Sandstrasse, Monschein (next to Lewinskis) still has a keg from Hölzlein Lohndorf on Monday nights. At €1.50 a seidla it is a steal but it is a smoker's bar (as is Marktstub'n BTW) so one is all I can. Next door the Blaue Glocke still has interesting beers, mostly Fischer Freudeneck. I did speak to somebody who actually watched a brew at Seelmann in Zettmansdorf so they really are brewing again. I'm sure there is more news but after 5 bock biers (plus numerous others) I don't remember :)http://franconiabeerguide.com/discussdet.asp?IDKEY=ZZ9B01Fred, That is an impressive update for your first day in Bamberg! Keep up the good work! :-) Any new beers at Mahrs? Jimbohttp://franconiabeerguide.com/discussdet.asp?IDKEY=ZZ9B0101Just the E,T,A, Hoffman, which has been out a while already.http://franconiabeerguide.com/discussdet.asp?IDKEY=ZZ9B02Great research, Fred. You should get a government grant for services to beer tourism. The Stegaurach place doesn't sound too promising for draught bier (broken taps?!) http://franconiabeerguide.com/discussdet.asp?IDKEY=ZZ9B0201He did say they'll be fixed soon, whatever might be "broken" with them.http://franconiabeerguide.com/discussdet.asp?IDKEY=ZZ9B03Well, I'm in Bamberg now, settling in at Spezial. Just a few minutes until the first Franconian beer. An no stinking holes for mehttp://franconiabeerguide.com/discussdet.asp?IDKEY=ZZ9B0301First beer: Schlenkerla Fastenbier: great!http://franconiabeerguide.com/discussdet.asp?IDKEY=ZZ9C... and getting thirsty. Wish this train would go faster!http://franconiabeerguide.com/discussdet.asp?IDKEY=ZZ9C01Two days from Bamberg, and also getting thirsty. Today I'll have to make do with Hallsch, tomorrow will be better (Leipzig - Gose).