Bavaria's best breweries - a journey through the beer culture of the Free State in 14 pictures. Bavaria's largest brewery comes from the state capital: Paulaner.

The Neumarkter Lammsbräu from Upper Palatinate is, according to its own taxes, the largest organic brewery in Germany. The Kulmbacher Brewery was awarded a medal three times at the World Beer Award. The Lower Franconia region is known more for its wine than its beer.