Brauerei Wagner Merkendorf
Inquiries go back to the year 1797 when a brewery was first mentioned on our land.
The brewery Gasthof is known for its Franconian cuisine. Here you can enjoy our tasty beers, Franconian roast specialties of pork, beef and game – grandmothers – kind. Furthermore, we offer homemade snacks, which our guests can enjoy in summer in our shady beer garden directly behind the brewery.
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.
