Beer in Munich
Beer history, breweries and beer culture in Munich (Germany).
The Hofbräuhaus was founded in 1589 as the ducal brewery. Oktoberfest has been held since 1810 and is now considered the largest folk festival in the world.
Breweries in Munich
Augustiner-Bräu
Munich’s oldest brewery hardly advertises and is still one of the most popular. At Oktoberfest its beer is still served from wooden barrels.
Known for: Lagerbier Hell, Edelstoff
Hofbräu München
Duke Wilhelm V founded the Hofbräuhaus because beer from Einbeck was too expensive for him. Today the brewery belongs to the Free State of Bavaria, and the Hofbräuhaus am Platzl is one of the most famous beer halls in the world.
Known for: Original, Dunkel
Beer history of Munich
- 1589
Duke Wilhelm V founds the Hofbräuhaus – legend has it because beer from Einbeck was too expensive for him.
- 1810
The first Oktoberfest takes place for the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese – back then with a horse race.
- 1872
Georg Schneider buys the right to brew wheat beer from King Ludwig II.
- 1873
Carl von Linde’s refrigeration machine starts working at the Spaten brewery. Lager can now be brewed all year round.