HOFBRÄU MUNICH – BREWING ART SINCE 1589
TRADITION AND MODERNITY – A BREWERY PORTRAIT (AS OF 2023 / FIGURES FOR 2022)
The State Hofbräuhaus in Munich and the umbrella brand Hofbräu München
Founded in 1589, the State Hofbräuhaus in Munich markets an impressive range of traditional beers under the umbrella brand Hofbräu München, which has consistently evolved from the historical beginnings of brown, wheat, and bock beers. The brewery's strength lies in its bottom-fermented varieties such as “Hofbräu Original,” “Hofbräuhaus Hell,” “Hofbräu Dunkel,” as well as seasonal specialties like “Hofbräu Maibock,” “Hofbräu Sommerzwickl,” “Hofbräu Oktoberfestbier,” and “Hofbräu Winterzwickl.” The range is complemented by top-fermented specialties...
HOFBRÄU MUNICH – BREWING ART SINCE 1589
ORIGINAL MUNICH TRADITIONAL BEERS
The Beer Range of Hofbräu München
Hofbräu München is a diverse brewery offering both top and bottom-fermented beers. The beer range includes the following brands: “Hofbräu Original,” “Hofbräuhaus Hell,” “Hofbräu Dunkel,” “Münchner Weisse,” “Hofbräu Schwarze Weisse,” and seasonal specialties such as “Hofbräu Maibock,” “Hofbräu Sommerzwickl,” “Hofbräu Oktoberfestbier,” and “Hofbräu Winterzwickl.” Additional varieties include “Hofbräu Kristall Weisse,” “Hofbräu Weisse leicht,” “Hofbräu Weisse Alkoholfrei,” and “Hofbräu Alkoholfrei,” which are available exclusively in gastronomy. The brewery excels in its bottom-fermented varieties like “Hofbräu Original” and “Hofbräu Dunkel,” as well as its seasonal specialties...
HOFBRÄU MÜNCHEN – BREWING ART SINCE 1589
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY ARE A MATTER OF COURSE AT HOFBRÄU
Economic and ecological actions are not opposing concepts for Hofbräu München. Rather, the brewery aims for a balance between long-term economic success and continuous ecological improvement. In some cases, the company even prioritizes sustainability over economic considerations to achieve further positive effects for the environment. Ten years ago, Hofbräu München was the first brewery ever to measure the carbon footprint of beer...
