The Beer
All started with original recipes handed down by Wilhelm V, the Duke of Bavaria and its fame
continues to pour across the globe. Hofbräu beer is imported directly from the brewery in
Munich, Germany or micro brewed at the Hofbräuhaus Brew Pubs, all according to the Purity
Law of 1516. Read up on the different styles we have to offer.
The Beer
All started with original recipes handed down by Wilhelm V, the Duke of Bavaria and its fame continues to pour across the globe. Hofbräu beer is imported directly from the brewery in Munich, Germany or micro-brewed at the Hofbräuhaus Brew Pubs, all according to the Purity Law of 1516. Read up on the different styles we have to offer.
Classic Bavarian Beer
These classic Bavarian brews are brewed according to the Purity Law of 1516 and imported directly from the brewery in Munich to Large Restaurant, Small Restaurant and Hofbräu Express Franchises.
HB Original
Full-bodied lager, offering a fine hops aroma and well-balanced flavor.
Award winner
Original
ABV 5.1%
Our Signature beer – the Original – is golden in color, full-bodied and with a fine hop aroma. Brewed with three Hallertauer hop varieties and only the finest Bavarian malts make it a superbly well-balanced Lager. A traditional Munich beer with character!
Bitterness units: 24 IBU
Style: bottom-fermented, Lager
Color: gold yellow
Tasting notes: fine spicy bouquet, slightly malty, full-bodied, mature with a fine hoppy aroma
Food pairing: sausage and cheese, salads, roasted pork, pasta and steamed fish
Availability: all year
HB Hefe Weizen
Refreshing wheat beer, characterized by its special yeast with rich foam and fruit forward flavor.
Double Award Winner
HB Hefe Weizen
ABV 5.1%
Our Hefe Weizen is a real Bavarian specialty! A refreshing very quaffable wheat beer with aromas of banana, delicate citrus and spice notes that follow through on a crisp entry to a dryish medium body with a good depth and a tangy wheatgrass, grain, and citrus rind accented finish. A world-famous, very well-rounded Bavarian style wheat beer.
Bitterness units: 14 IBU
Style: top-fermented, wheat beer, unfiltered
Color: cloudy amber
Tasting notes: harmonious fruity bouquet, subtly yeasty, tangy, mild-sweet finish
Food pairing: white sausages, fish dishes, poultry, asparagus and mild cheese
Availability: all year
HB Dunkel
Munich Dunkel with rich flavors, a refreshing dry hop taste and a malty sweet finish.
Award winner
Dunkel
ABV 5.5%
The archetypical Bavarian beer and first beer ever brewed at the Hofbräuhaus. Dark copper in color and brewed with 3 selected malt types it provides a full-flavored palate of spices, dried fruits, toasted caramel, and dark cocoa. The earthy hop notes bring in the extra fresh kick, rounded by a malty sweet finish.
Bitterness units: 23 IBU
Style: bottom-fermented, dark Lager
Color: dark copper brown
Tasting notes: malt floral bouquet with notes of caramel, dried fruits, and dark cocoa, roasted malty, hoppy with a subtle malty sweet finish
Food pairing: roast, smoked meat and sausage dishes, venison
Availability: all year
Seasonal Beer
These Seasonal Beers are brewed according to the Purity Law of 1516 and imported directly from the brewery in Munich to Large Restaurant, Small Restaurant and Hofbräu Express Franchises.
HB Maibock
One of Munich’s oldest beers, rich in color and flavor.
Award winner
Maibock
ABV 7.2%
Our traditional Maibock is deep amber in color, contains bold roasted malts with a taste of dried fruit, hints of dark caramel and smooth toffee aromas. Overall a dryish and full body with great depth and a refreshingly earthy hop finish.
Bitterness units: 31 IBU
Style: bottom-fermented, Bock Beer
Color: dark amber
Tasting notes: bold roasted grain, baroque, malt-aromatic, smooth toffee and caramel aromas, dried fruit, dry hoppy finish
Food pairing: sausage and cheese, roast dishes, knuckles, goulash, and desserts
Availability: seasonal, February – April
HB Dunkel Weizen
Dark wheat beer, where uplifting notes of a wheat meet the richness of a dark beer
Dunkel Weizen
ABV 5.1%
Our dark Hefe Weizen with a creamy foam and fine malty bouquet has a subtle hop flavor and because of the addition of roasted malts a more full-bodied, malty character with hints of coffee and cocoa. Gently refreshing with a velvety-soft finish. A must try specialty in the Hefe Weizen Segment!
Bitterness units: 14 IBU
Style: top-fermented, dark wheat beer, unfiltered
Color: dark amber, cloudy
Tasting notes: harmonious malt-fragrant bouquet, caramel-like, gently refreshing and with a velvety soft finish
Food pairing: sausage and cheese, roast dishes, knuckles, goulash, and desserts
Availability: specialty brew, all year
HB Oktoberfestbier
The full-bodied, well-rounded, and world-famous taste of Oktoberfest.
Award winner
Oktoberfestbier
ABV 6.3%
Special Bavarian hops and malt variations are the key factor for the arguably most famous beer in the world. The perfect balance between the toasted malt sweetness and fresh fruity hop flavors causes a dangerously high drinkability for this full-bodied brew. The taste of Oktoberfest!
Bitterness units: 26 IBU
Style: bottom-fermented, German Style Oktoberfest
Color: golden
Tasting notes: full-bodied, dry and fresh fruity hops flavor, toasted malt aroma with sweet grain spice finish
Food pairing: pork roast, knuckle, light snacks, roasted chicken, white radishes, hard cheese
Availability: seasonal, July – October
On-Site Brewery
The original Hofbräuhaus boasted an on-site brewery, and so can you. Create original and seasonal flavors following the same methods used to brew for Bavarian Kings at your very own Haus!
Microbrewed Beers
The Brew Pub Franchise concept with its on-site brewery can brew up to 21 different varieties of beer that are available throughout the year.
BEER AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND
SEASONAL BEERS
Varieties available for a limited time at different times of the year.
Hopfen Weizen
Pale wheat beer, fruity with citrus hop flavor
ABV 5.1%
Kristall Weizen
Pale wheat beer, filtered and sparkling clear
ABV 5.2%
Sommer Weizen
Pale wheat beer, fruity notes meet roasted malt flavor.
Sommer Zwickel
Pale lager, unfiltered, crisp and refreshing
ABV 5.0%
Winter Zwickel
Dark unfiltered Lager
ABV 5.4%
Dunkel Weizen
Dark wheat beer with caramel notes, gently refreshing and aromatic with a velvety smooth finish
ABV 5.1%
Light
Pale Lager, light and refreshing
Maibock
Very palateful bock beer with a velvety smooth and hoppy finish
ABV 7.2%
Royal Export
Pale Lager, malty and palateful
ABV 5.9%
Schwarz Bier
Deep black lager with a roasty malt & sweet chocolate flavor
ABV 4.8%
Doppelbock
Bock beer with full body, roasty caramel flavor & hoppy finish, also referred to as “Liquid Bread”
ABV 8.1%
Festbier
Special lager beer, elegant with a slightly sweet finish
ABV 6.2%
Pils
Pilsner Beer, crisp with a fine floral, hoppy flavor
ABV 5.2%
Urbräu
Pale Lager, lightly red colored with a malty note
ABV 5.0%
Weizen Bock
Wheat bock beer, full bodied, strong with a fruity flavor
ABV 8.0%
Hopfen Spezial
Unfiltered double hopped pale lager with citrus flavored hops
ABV 5.6%
Märzen
Rich & malty, smooth and very drinkable, with a breeze of hops finish
ABV 5.9%
Oktoberfest
Unique, stronger lager style beer, served at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany
ABV 6.3%