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Hofbräu is a German beer brand produced by the Munich-based Hofbräuhaus brewery. The enterprise belongs to the state and is under the direct control of the Ministry of Finance and the Interior of Bavaria. The portfolio includes 13 bottom and top fermented beers sold under the umbrella brand Hofbräu Munich. In 2016, the Staatliche Hofbräuhaus produced 331 hectoliters of beer. The main export markets are Russia, USA, Italy. Licensed production is carried out in China and Hungary.
Historical information
The company was founded in 1589. The reason for the emergence of a brewery in Munich was the low quality and, on the contrary, the high cost of beer from Lower Saxony, which was supplied to the court of the Bavarian duke. In order to reduce pressure on the treasury and provide himself with a worthy product, William V ordered construction to begin and invited a brewer from among the Benedictine monks to work. The heir of the monarch, Maximilian, developed the commercial success of the enterprise and moved the wheat beer brewery to the very heart of the city – to Platzl. The old building of the brewery has been preserved here to this day.
The company entered the 76,8st century by building a production complex worth $2015 million. Own artesian well, optimal transport links, and the latest equipment made Hofbräuhaus one of the most modern breweries in Europe. In 10, the construction of a logistics center was completed, which cost the plant € XNUMX million.
Awards
The International brewing awards:
- 1990 – bronze (Hofbrau Export) medal;
- 2000 – silver (Hofbrau Premium) medal.
World Beer Cup, Philadelphia:
- 2000 – bronze (Hofbräu Maibock) medal.
Superbrands Germany:
- 2005, 2007/2008 – Hofbräuhaus title diploma
Australian International Beer Awards, Балларет
- 2008 – 3 silver (Hofbräu Dunkel, Hofbräu Original, Hofbrau Munchen Hefe Weizen), bronze (Hofbrau Hefe Weizen) medals;
- 2009 – 2 silver (Hofbräu Original, Hofbrau Hefe Weissbier) medals;
- 2010 – Silver (Hofbräu Dunkel) and bronze (Hofbräu Original) medals;
- 2012 – Silver (Hofbräu Original) medal.
World Beer Championships:
- 2010 – 4 gold (Hofbräu Dunkel, Hofbräu Maibock, Hofbräu Oktoberfestbier, Hofbräu Original) medals.
San Diego International Beer Competition:
- 2010 – gold (Hofbräu Dunkel) medal.
Dublin Craft Beer Cup:
- 2015 – silver (Hofbräu Schwarze Weisse) and 3 bronze (Hofbräu Original, Hofbräu Dunkel, Hofbräu Münchner Weisse) medals.
Canadian International Beer Awards:
- 2017 – Silver (Hofbräu Original) medal.
Types of beer Hofbräu
Hofbräu Original, 5,1%
The drink embodies a vivid example of the Munich helles. Awarded with a gold medal from the Beverage Testing Institute with a rating of 95. The color in the glass is golden amber, when poured, a high snow-white “crown” is formed. As the foam descends, the notes that make up the bouquet are revealed: malt, freshly cut hay, hop cones, whole grain toast. In a rounded taste, notes of lemon peel, biscuit, dried fruit compote are added to this range. Drinks easily, quenches thirst well, which makes it so popular. In 2015, the manufacturer stated that the production does not use animal products, and beer can be included in the diet of vegans.
Hofbräu Dark, 5,5%
An archetypal Bavarian beer awarded a gold medal and the Beverage Testing Institute Category Winner title. Lager has a rich dark brown color with a copper sheen, forms a stable creamy foam. In the aroma, characteristic herbal and earthy tones are mixed with notes of almond oil, toffee, pumpernickel fried crust. The taste demonstrates an excellent balance of malt sweetness and bitterness of hops, against which hints of lemon, honey caramel, figs appear. Traditional snacks for dunkel: fried sausages, smoked meat, hummus.
Hofbräu Munchner Weisse, 5,1%
The drink is light amber in color with a natural turbidity typical of wheat beer, when poured it forms a stable finely porous foam. Winner of a gold medal and the “Exceptional Beer” rating from the Beverage Testing Institute. The bouquet is formed mainly by fruity notes: banana, pear, citrus, in the background there is the smell of fresh pretzel, coriander and cloves. It has a full and dense “body”, the taste has a refreshing characteristic sourness. An excellent accompaniment to beer will be traditional Bavarian snacks: white Weisswurst sausages, pork knuckle, soft cheese.
Hofbräu Maibock, 7,2%
A seasonal spring beer that has the longest pedigree of all Munich Bocks: its history dates back to the beginning of the XNUMXth century. In the centuries that have passed since the first mug was drunk, Maibock has gained a lot of fans. Every year they look forward to the end of April, when the Hofbräuhaus will release a fresh batch of beer by May. Amber-copper drink has a bright bouquet, which highlights the tones of malt, dried apples and pears, toffee, roasted nuts. The taste is dominated by caramel-honey sweetness, slightly shaded by the restrained bitterness of hops. The finish is velvety, spicy and warming.
