Michelstädter Rathausbräu
Our beer is made with the highest standards of quality, using select ingredients and the purest Odenwald water, according to the German Purity Law. Here, a unique, delicious beer is brewed using honest craftsmanship and the tradition of time-honored recipes. Another specialty is our house-made fine beer brandies, which are produced in the small distillery in the conservatory.
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.
