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Serve in Lager glass

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RATINGS: 673   WEIGHTED AVG: 2.98   EST. CALORIES: 153   ABV: 5.1%
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Hofbräuhaus is a symbol of Munich’s hospitality and the Bavarian gift for creating a snug and cosy atmosphere. Beer-lovers from all over the world come here to enjoy its famous beers. More than any other, Hofbräu Original embodies the special atmosphere of the beer-making capital of Munich, and exports it to the four corners of the globe. Its refreshing, bitter flavour and alcoholic content of around 5.1% volume have made it famous worldwide. A Munich beer with character.


3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
joemacaluso (119) - Prairieville, USA - DEC 10, 2003
Solid Helles, not as malty as Paulaner or Ayinger, little more bitter, but still a helles. Not bad.

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
nazzty (201) - Ödåkra - Helsingborg, SWEDEN - MAY 30, 2012
Good for food. Malty with relatively small bitterness for being a German beer.

3.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
Dedollewaitor (10299) - Odense, DENMARK - MAY 20, 2012
Bottle @ Wernecker, Schweinfurt. Pours clear yellow with a fluffy white head. Grainy and hayish. Mild and smooth. Dry short end.

3.3
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
fdomig (73) - Feldkirch, AUSTRIA - MAY 17, 2012
1000ml on tap at Chinesischer Turm, Munich. Aroma is oat, and fresh hay. Appearance is golden with a small white head. Taste is slightly fruity, light sour. Has a full body with a very nice mouthfeel. Overall a very good beer.

2.6
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 8/20
LopesGabriel (10) - São José dos Campos, BRAZIL - MAY 8, 2012
First time I taste the Hofbrau Original was at Schilthorn - Piz Gloria Restaurant, on Switzerland. Very Nice experience at 2970m altitude.

3.5
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 10/20
steeleebird (11) - Illinois, USA - MAY 6, 2012
Wheaty aroma with bitter tinge. Strong German bite can be tempered with a half slice of orange or lemon.

2.8
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 11/20
sonnycheeba (884) - Fells Point, Baltimore, Maryland, USA - MAY 5, 2012
Bottle. Pours clear yellow with average, fizzy white head; short retention and minimal lacing. Aroma is straw and biscuit malt, corn, citrus fruit, and grassy hops. Flavor is malt dominate with faint supporting fruit esters and hops; dry finish. Light body, medium carbonation, and low warmth.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
Fech (131) - Edison, New Jersey, USA - MAY 4, 2012
Smooth and light. Golden pour. Leaves a kick on your palate that a solid german brew is known for.

3.1
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
popkow (212) - Hoboken, New Jersey, USA - APR 30, 2012
Bottle. Aroma of wheat, grass, with bitter notes. Taste bitter start and finish lingers.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
foxo82 (167) - Leicestershire, ENGLAND - APR 30, 2012
On tap at Hofbrauhaus, Munich. Clear amber with a big, foamy head. Bitter, slightly malty, metallic and extremely refreshing. Lightly hopped aroma. Pretty good but lacking fullness of flavour.

3.1
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
AndySnow (225) - SWEDEN - APR 28, 2012
Tap @ Man in the Moon. Golden yellow colour with a white head. Aroma of hops with a hint of citrus. Sweet malt flavour.


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