Först Brauerei Gastwirtschaft
In our brewery, which is located right next to the old restaurant, “Our 4” year-round and two Lucia-Maria-Bock and Ludwig-Samuel-Bock named after our children are produced according to old brewing traditions.
We are particularly proud of our new 35 hectoliter brewing system from Kaspar Schulz Bamberg. Our beers, which have matured for a long time in stainless steel tanks, remain unfiltered – because of their valuable ingredients and taste. Recipes refined over generations, the use of high-quality regional raw materials and the water from the Drügendorf spring give our beer its high quality and distinctiveness.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
