Tuesday 10th of June 2008 02:05:36 PM

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The Eisgrub-Bräu is strictly a brew pub, built inside the side of a hill where at one time the location was used to store ice and lager beer. It is easy to find whether, whether you arrive by car, walk, or take the train. I walked there each time, as it is right off of the main walking area of the Old City of Mainz.

This is a great place to stop for a quick brew with friends, or a dinner for two. Typical German décor inside with plenty of seats, there is also seating outside, in front, for about 50-75 people. I’ve been here a couple times now. The atmosphere is relaxing. The beer is awesome, and the food is great.
The brewpub can get pretty full for either lunch or dinner.

The tap here never takes a break. They have an interesting choice of beers for a brewpub in Germany. Their lighter style beer is actual a Marzen. Quite lighter than you’d expect, it was very refreshing after walking around in the walkplatz all day. Their second beer is a Schwartzbier. I love Schwartzbier, and this stuff was great. Theirs is naturally quite dark, a little malty, yet not at all overpowering.

While I wish they would’ve brewed a Hefewiezen here, you should combine any of these two great beers with some very good German cuisine. You should come here very hungry because their food proportions are HUGE. The Jagr Schnitzel here could easily feed two. For those interested in souvenirs, they have a nice selection of glassware and shirts. Finally, you can take a 1 Liter of beer home with you in a souvenir bottle.

This is a perfect “beer stop” for your travels in or around Mainz Germany.