Franken Ale and Friesian Eel

Northern Germany’s answer to lobster, and a true hybrid Riesling surprise.
Northern Germany’s answer to lobster, and a true hybrid Riesling surprise.
Jérôme Hainz is founder of BottleStops, a specialist tour operator offering authentic and lighthearted experiences of Germany's wines and wine culture. Throughout his travels, Jérôme is always on the hunt for delicious and distinctive food and wine pairings. Despite not being particularly spiritual, Jérôme firmly believes that he will be reborn as a white truffle.
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