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Franconia Brewing Company

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Location	McKinney, Texas, USA
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Opened	2008
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Key people	Dennis Wehrmann
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Franconia Brewing Company is a brewery located in McKinney, Texas. Founded in 2008 by Dennis Wehrmann, Franconia Brewing Company is known for its traditional German-style beers.

History[edit]

Dennis Wehrmann, a native of Germany, established Franconia Brewing Company in 2008. Wehrmann comes from a long line of brewers, with his family having over 200 years of brewing history in Bavaria. He brought this rich heritage to Texas, aiming to produce authentic German-style beers using traditional methods.

Beers[edit]

Franconia Brewing Company offers a variety of beers, including:

Franconia Lager - A traditional lager with a smooth finish.
Franconia Wheat - A wheat beer with hints of banana and clove.
Franconia Dunkel - A dark lager with a rich, malty flavor.

Sustainability[edit]

The brewery is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Franconia Brewing Company uses a heat exchange system to conserve energy and recycles its spent grain by providing it to local farmers for use as animal feed.

Tours and Events[edit]

Franconia Brewing Company offers brewery tours to the public, providing an opportunity to learn about the brewing process and the history of the company. The brewery also hosts various events throughout the year, including beer tastings and community gatherings.

External links[edit]

Official website

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-== Franconia Brewing Company ==
-[[File:Franconia Brewing Company Logo.png|thumb|right|Franconia Brewing Company Logo]]
+{{Infobox Brewery
+| name = Franconia Brewing Company
+| logo =
+| location = McKinney, Texas, USA
+| opened = 2008
+| key_people = Dennis Wehrmann
+| production =
+| website = [http://www.franconiabrewing.com Franconia Brewing]
+}}
-'''Franconia Brewing Company''' is a craft brewery located in McKinney, Texas, United States. It was founded in 2008 by Dennis Wehrmann, a German immigrant with a passion for brewing traditional German-style beers.
+'''Franconia Brewing Company''' is a [[brewery]] located in [[McKinney, Texas]]. Founded in 2008 by [[Dennis Wehrmann]], Franconia Brewing Company is known for its traditional [[German-style beer]]s.
 == History ==
+Dennis Wehrmann, a native of [[Germany]], established Franconia Brewing Company in 2008. Wehrmann comes from a long line of brewers, with his family having over 200 years of brewing history in [[Bavaria]]. He brought this rich heritage to Texas, aiming to produce authentic German-style beers using traditional methods.
-Franconia Brewing Company was established in 2008 with the goal of bringing authentic German brewing traditions to Texas. Dennis Wehrmann, the founder and master brewer, grew up in the Franconia region of Germany, which is known for its rich brewing heritage. He wanted to share his love for German beer with the people of Texas.
 == Beers ==
+Franconia Brewing Company offers a variety of beers, including:
-Franconia Brewing Company specializes in brewing traditional German-style beers using only the finest ingredients. They adhere to the Reinheitsgebot, the German Beer Purity Law, which states that beer can only be brewed using water, malt, hops, and yeast.
+* '''Franconia Lager''' - A traditional [[lager]] with a smooth finish.
+* '''Franconia Wheat''' - A [[wheat beer]] with hints of banana and clove.
-Some of the popular beers produced by Franconia Brewing Company include:
+* '''Franconia Dunkel''' - A dark lager with a rich, malty flavor.
-* [[Franconia Lager]] - A classic German-style lager with a smooth and crisp taste.
-* [[Franconia Wheat]] - A refreshing wheat beer with hints of banana and clove.
-* [[Franconia Dunkel]] - A dark, malty beer with notes of chocolate and caramel.
-* [[Franconia Kolsch]] - A light and fruity beer with a clean finish.
 == Sustainability ==
+The brewery is committed to [[sustainability]] and [[environmental responsibility]]. Franconia Brewing Company uses a [[heat exchange]] system to conserve energy and recycles its spent grain by providing it to local farmers for use as [[animal feed]].
-Franconia Brewing Company is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. They use solar power to generate a significant portion of their energy needs, reducing their carbon footprint. Additionally, they recycle their brewing byproducts and use them as animal feed, minimizing waste.
+== Tours and Events ==
+Franconia Brewing Company offers [[brewery tours]] to the public, providing an opportunity to learn about the brewing process and the history of the company. The brewery also hosts various events throughout the year, including [[beer tastings]] and [[community gatherings]].
-== Awards and Recognition ==
-Franconia Brewing Company has received numerous awards and recognition for their exceptional beers. Some of the notable accolades include:
-* Gold Medal - Great American Beer Festival (Franconia Lager)
-* Best Brewery in Texas - RateBeer.com
-* Top 10 Breweries in the U.S. - USA Today
-== References ==
-{{Reflist}}
+== See also ==
+* [[List of breweries in Texas]]
+* [[Craft beer]]
 == External links ==
+* [http://www.franconiabrewing.com Official website]
-* [https://www.franconiabrewing.com/ Official website]
+{{Brewery-stub}}
-* [https://www.facebook.com/FranconiaBrewing/ Franconia Brewing Company on Facebook]
-* [https://www.instagram.com/franconiabrewing/ Franconia Brewing Company on Instagram]
 [[Category:Breweries in Texas]]
-[[Category:Companies established in 2008]]
+[[Category:Companies based in McKinney, Texas]]
-[[Category:McKinney, Texas]]
+[[Category:American beer brands]]
+[[Category:Beer brewing companies based in Texas]]
+[[Category:2008 establishments in Texas]]