Augustiner-Bräu München
Augustiner-Bräu München is the oldest private brewery in Munich and, by its own account, has brewed beer in the Bavarian capital since 1328. They are known for their Helles from wooden casks, their Oktoberfest beer and a strong Munich brewing tradition. At Hoptimaal you'll find lager, pils and weizen in 50 cl.
- LocationMunich, Bayern
- Founded1328
- TypeRegional brewery
- Untappd 3.64 · 516k ratings
- At Hoptimaal2 in stock · 3 in total
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From monastery brewery to foundation
In 1328 Augustinian monks began brewing in their monastery near the cathedral of Munich. For almost 500 years the brothers brewed their own beer and sold it in the monastery tavern. In 1803 the state took over the monastery during secularisation and the brewery was privatised. In 1829 the brewer Anton Wagner from Freising took over the business. His son Josef Wagner had a modern brewery built on the Landsberger Straße, at the time the edge of the city. All Augustiner beer is still brewed there.
The building was badly damaged in the Second World War and was rebuilt after the old design. The red brick façade is now protected. Since 1996 the Edith-Haberland-Wagner Stiftung has been the majority shareholder, and more than half of the proceeds go to that foundation's charitable cause. The year 1328 is the date the brewery itself uses. Historians question the documentation for it, and brewing in the monastery is firmly recorded from 1411.
Their beer and style
Augustiner draws its brewing water from its own well, 230 metres deep, and makes its own malt in a historic Tennenmälzerei on the brewery grounds. The brewery names quality, tradition and regionality as its main pillars. It does brew with modern machines and installations. The Helles in the traditional wooden cask gets a lot of attention, and according to the brewery it is the oldest reusable packaging in the world.
The permanent range consists of Lagerbier Hell, Edelstoff, Weißbier, Pils and Dunkel, plus an alcohol-free Hell. Then there is the seasonal beer Oktoberfestbier, a Märzen. Augustiner is one of the six Munich breweries allowed to serve at the Oktoberfest. It is the only one that still uses 200-litre wooden casks there, the Hirschen. The Wiesnbier has 6.3% alcohol. The Hell in the rounded half-litre bottle with the monk on the label has cult status in Munich.
Augustiner-Bräu München at Hoptimaal
With us you'll find Augustiner-Bräu München in 50 cl, in the styles lager and pils and as weizen. The strength ranges from 5.4 to 6.3%. On Untappd the Oktoberfest Bier, the Weissbier and the Edelstoff are rated highest, and all three have been delivered by us. You can see what is in stock at the moment in the webshop.
Drink these beers as fresh as possible and serve them cool, not ice-cold, so that malt and hops come across better. The weizen is at its best from a tall weizen glass. The Oktoberfest Bier is sturdier at 6.3% and benefits from a bit more time and a slightly higher temperature.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Augustiner-Bräu München come from?
Augustiner-Bräu München comes from Munich in Bavaria, Germany. It is the oldest private brewery in the city and brews on the Landsberger Straße.
What kind of beer does Augustiner-Bräu München make?
Augustiner makes Munich beers: Lagerbier Hell, Edelstoff, Weißbier, Pils and Dunkel, plus the seasonal beer Oktoberfestbier. At Hoptimaal you'll find lager, pils and weizen in 50 cl.
What is special about Augustiner's Oktoberfest beer?
At the Oktoberfest, Augustiner beer is served only from wooden casks. Augustiner is the only brewery that still uses the 200-litre Hirschen there. The Wiesnbier has 6.3% alcohol.
