Hofbräu Original - Hofbräuhaus München

AccidentalKate

Washington

4/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Appearance: A light straw color with a bit of a head that slowly fades away. The lace holds on to the side of the glass, but not overly so.

Aroma: Strong hoppy scent, a bit floral. Strong, but not overwhelming.

Taste: A small hit of bitterness right at the beginning followed by a nice grain taste that seemingly lasts for minutes on end. To be honest, I expected something a little bolder, but it's still pretty good.

Mouthfeel: Weakest part of this beer. Was expecting a zip, when all I got was a blip. Maybe lagers just aren't supposed to play on the tongue.

Drinkability: A flavorful beer, not quite robust. Tastes wonderful, but could have played better in the mouth. Carbonation should not be something a brewer is fearful of, yet the Hofbrau seems as if it is.

Serving type: bottle

04-06-2009 00:58:17 | More by AccidentalKate

johntfox

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

05-21-2013 17:41:50 | More by johntfox

BierStein711

Illinois

3.93/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Not a bad lager.

Draught into 12 oz pokal.

pale gold color, two inch fast reducing head

Smells of grain, cereal, and barley

Tastes: grain, lager yeast, citrus, and a mild grassy finish

Mouthfeel: thin

Overall, this isn't a bad beer. I doubt I would seek it out in the future, and I doubt that the Munich Helles Lager is a style I would pursue in the future either.

Serving type: on-tap

05-19-2013 18:01:42 | More by BierStein711

rheff

Arkansas

4.5/5  rDev +18.7%

05-17-2013 03:50:53 | More by rheff

djre4orm

Virginia

3/5  rDev -20.8%

05-16-2013 20:41:36 | More by djre4orm

Bill235

Ohio

4/5  rDev +5.5%

05-12-2013 22:51:52 | More by Bill235

AnnArborJoe

Michigan

3/5  rDev -20.8%

05-10-2013 17:04:51 | More by AnnArborJoe

RedAleMan

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev +5.5%

05-08-2013 02:37:55 | More by RedAleMan

dalepryor

Kentucky

3/5  rDev -20.8%

05-07-2013 22:50:17 | More by dalepryor

TheRevMatt

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

04-28-2013 16:27:15 | More by TheRevMatt

WynnO

Florida

3/5  rDev -20.8%

04-27-2013 16:17:44 | More by WynnO

Arsenal0328

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

04-25-2013 03:02:42 | More by Arsenal0328

Kevin55

Michigan

4/5  rDev +5.5%

04-23-2013 05:08:38 | More by Kevin55

4Socialanxiety

Tennessee

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

04-21-2013 01:24:37 | More by 4Socialanxiety

navinsula

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +12.1%

04-21-2013 01:09:47 | More by navinsula

waggy

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +25.3%

04-21-2013 00:09:57 | More by waggy

MDF

Virginia

4/5  rDev +5.5%

04-19-2013 14:35:24 | More by MDF

delta490

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +18.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured a 330ml bottle into a Sam Adams glass. Poured a clear pale gold with almost no head and no lacing. Aroma is sweet with notes of bread and maybe green apple (there's a certain tart feeling to it). The taste is very malt forward, with the same flavors as the aroma and a nice hit of hop bitterness on the finish. There is slightest bit of carbonation and the mouthfeel is a little bit thin and both a really quite nice. A great German lager, simple and well made.

Serving type: bottle

04-18-2013 08:25:51 | More by delta490

Number3red

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +12.1%

04-14-2013 01:34:15 | More by Number3red

JayKay412

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

04-13-2013 21:57:49 | More by JayKay412

bigred89

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

04-13-2013 10:39:44 | More by bigred89

LB22

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +12.1%

04-13-2013 05:11:24 | More by LB22

magpieken

Australia

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

04-11-2013 16:29:43 | More by magpieken

clark25

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +18.7%

04-06-2013 23:32:37 | More by clark25

sagabrews

Hungary

3.78/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Pale blonde; pretty translucent, head all but disappears after initial pour. Very little lacing. Bubbles rise to the top like a champagne.

S: Not the greatest; somewhat metallic, but could be result of can.

T: Crisp and bright! A happy beer that conjures a smile. Very enjoyable beer. Aftertaste is good too.

M: Can feel the spice on my tongue.

O: This is a beer you drink after a long day at work. Plop on the couch, pop some popcorn and watch/read something.

Serving type: can

03-28-2013 18:26:04 | More by sagabrews