Staatliches Hofbräuhaus München
Staatliches Hofbräuhaus München is a brewery from Munich in Bavaria, owned by the Bavarian state. Its roots go back to 1589, when Duke Wilhelm V had a court brewery started. You know it from Helles, Dunkel, Weissbier, Maibock and the Oktoberfestbier. The brewery also owns the Hofbräuhaus am Platzl.
- LocationMunich, Bayern
- Founded1589
- TypeRegional brewery
- Untappd 3.61 · 955k ratings
- At Hoptimaal0 in stock · 1 in total
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From court brewery to state brewery
Hofbräuhaus was founded on 27 September 1589 by the Bavarian Duke Wilhelm V. The brewery was originally meant to supply beer only to the Bavarian court. According to the brewery, the Reinheitsgebot ensured that high-quality beer was brewed here from day one. The 'Hof' in the name refers to that time as a royal brewery in the Kingdom of Bavaria. Today the brewery is owned by the Bavarian state.
In 1828 King Ludwig I opened the Hofbräuhaus to the public. In 1879 the brewery had 'HB' registered as a trademark, after other breweries had copied the logo. For lack of space, the brewery moved to Haidhausen, to what is now the Hofbräukeller. In 1988 it moved again, to the Riem district. The Hofbräuhaus am Platzl brewed for the last time on 22 May 1896 and was then converted into the tavern you know today.
What Hofbräu München brews
Hofbräu Original is a bottom-fermented Münchner Helles (g.g.A.): full-bodied, lightly malty, with a refined bitterness in the finish. Hofbräu Dunkel is a bottom-fermented dark beer in the Munich style, with roasted malt and a light malt sweetness. According to the brewery, the Dunkel was the first beer brewed in 1589. Münchner Weisse is top-fermented. For almost 200 years, Hofbräu had the exclusive right to brew weissbier in Bavaria.
Hofbräu also brews seasonal beers: Winterzwickl, Sommerzwickl, the Oktoberfestbier and the Maibock. The brewery calls the Maibock the oldest pale bock beer in Munich, made with Munich malt and Hallertau hops (Magnum and Perle).
Staatliches Hofbräuhaus München at Hoptimaal
At Hoptimaal you'll find the Hofbräu Oktoberfestbier from Staatliches Hofbräuhaus München, a lager in 50 cl. The beer is 6.3% ABV and highly rated on Untappd. According to the brewery, it has a golden-yellow colour, a malty bouquet with a subtle hop aroma and a lightly hoppy, floral finish. The range changes, so check the webshop to see what's in stock right now.
Drink this beer well chilled and preferably fresh, from a large glass. The brewery itself serves it with roast pork, pork knuckles, Bavarian snack boards and cheeses such as Emmentaler.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Staatliches Hofbräuhaus München come from?
The brewery comes from Munich in Bavaria, Germany. Duke Wilhelm V founded Hofbräuhaus in 1589 and today the brewery is owned by the Bavarian state.
What kind of beer does Hofbräu München make?
Hofbräu München mainly makes Bavarian beers: a Münchner Helles (Original), Dunkel, Münchner Weisse and seasonal beers such as Winterzwickl, Sommerzwickl, Oktoberfestbier and Maibock. The Oktoberfestbier is a bottom-fermented lager of 6.3%.
How do you best drink Hofbräu Oktoberfestbier?
Pour it well chilled into a large glass. The brewery recommends it with roast pork, pork knuckles, Bavarian snack boards, roast chicken, radish and cheeses such as Emmentaler.
