Hofbräu Original - Hofbräuhaus München

Offa

California

4.85/5  rDev +28.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

This is a wonderful, tasty, full-bodied lager.

A wonderful, tasty, full-bodied lager, this is among my favourites.

It is gold - bright and a bit on the paler side, with a huge, dense, creamy white ehad that only slowly shrinks, leaving a small permanent head and beautiful even lacing in rings down the glass.

The aroma is honey, lots of grain, with hints of pine, lemon, sulphur, and toffee.

The taste is creamy malty grain, bread, lemon, pine. It's zesty, smooth, full-bodied, yet rather crisp ans very refreshing. It's on the sweeter side but with a nice light, aromatic bitterness especially in the finish. It goes incredibly well with food and is exceedingly drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

04-21-2008 17:31:33 | More by Offa

cervezango

Bolivia

4/5  rDev +5.8%

06-20-2013 00:51:19 | More by cervezango

stella77artois

New York

4.15/5  rDev +9.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

500 ml bottle, poured into pilsener glass. As a huge Munich Helles fan, I was thrilled to find this stuff in a store while on the road. Should have bought more!

A - Typical lager. Medium yellow, some carbonation visible. Had a nice, thick head though, which dissipated at an avergae rate.

S - A typical Munich Helles. A little dank, with some hops noticeable. Not a whole lot going on.

T - Tasty and refreshing. Perhaps a bit lighter than other Helles'. Still a good amount of flavor, and the hops are definately noticeable. Pleasant aftertaste, slightly bitter, and sits well.

F - One of my favorite aspects. Very refreshing, a pleasant aftertaste, not filling.

O - A great representation of the style. There are still a couple Munich Helles' I prefer, but this is a damn good beer. Tasty and refreshing, perfectly sessionable. Look forward to picking up more.

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2013 20:13:29 | More by stella77artois

Rohkey

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

06-19-2013 19:18:49 | More by Rohkey

kelvarnsen

Ontario (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

06-19-2013 02:36:16 | More by kelvarnsen

W0rter

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +19%

06-17-2013 22:30:52 | More by W0rter

KYGunner

Kentucky

3.64/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Not much to look at as a darker yellow lager appearance falls under a fizzy, quickly dissipating head.

Get an oatey, kind of toasty, scent. Lots of German nuance, with a strong cereal malt aroma.

Served ice cold this has all the flavor and tons of drinkability expected in an Old World German lager. Strong oatey, malty, biscuity flavor and they disappear one right after the other. No wonder the English soccer fans underestimate German beers. 5 pct ABV, flavorful and drinks like water.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 22:13:16 | More by KYGunner

sirsteve42

New York

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

06-15-2013 21:43:04 | More by sirsteve42

IchLiebeBier

Virginia

2.5/5  rDev -33.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Appearance: Golden, clear body; effervescent, strong head, long lasting

Aroma: grassy, hoppy, citrus notes

Taste: Tangy, a little bitter; not particularly impressive

Remarks: Not a big fan of Pale Lagers overall; this was no exception

Did not score A, T, S, M at that time; disregard those scores

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 13:44:17 | More by IchLiebeBier

DeanMoriarty

California

4/5  rDev +5.8%

06-14-2013 15:49:04 | More by DeanMoriarty

billbeers

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +5.8%

06-13-2013 16:22:41 | More by billbeers

biegaman

Ontario (Canada)

3.81/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Pilsners and Pale Lagers would never have universally caught on if they weren't so attractive to look at; these clear yellow beers and their bright golden hue, entertaining bubbles and bleached white head are among the most aesthetic of all styles. This one, too, is very poster-friendly.

My first ever beer was at the Hofbräuhaus in Munich. I was 15 years old and very much uninterested in (if not staunchly against) alcohol. Furthermore, until that point I had yet to even smell a beer I could stomach. But the plain and lightly sweet cereal grain that emanated from the gigantic stein that night seemed inexplicably agreeable to me...

What I know now that I did not then is that this beer's ingredients are much purer and more wholesome than most commercial beers brewed in North America. In conventional terms it'd be referred to as "cleaner". More than that, however, good quality grain and time-honored brewing methods make for a beer that is just as flavourful as it is approachable.

The palate offers a mid-weight fabric woven from simple but substantial pilsner malt. It is delicately sweet and has a cracker-like taste as well as a soft bready graininess on the finish. Just as refreshing (but more substantial) than watermelon, it wouldn't be at all cliched to say that this lager is ideal for downing back on a sunny patio. Even a 2L stein won't last long!

Hofbräu Original expresses the true voice of Germany's proud brewing tradition. It is a model showcase of the simple yet substantial beers that made Germans so renown for their lagers and reduced breweries worldwide to mere copycats. True, you can easily find lager everywhere, but this reminds us that in Germany is still where you find the best.

Serving type: bottle

06-12-2013 20:23:49 | More by biegaman

Brew33

Ohio

3/5  rDev -20.6%

06-12-2013 16:41:55 | More by Brew33

DRBiser

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

06-08-2013 12:54:15 | More by DRBiser

alysmith4

District of Columbia

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

06-08-2013 02:58:49 | More by alysmith4

spinrsx

Ontario (Canada)

3.81/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

500ml Bottle from the Ottawa LCBO for $3

Appearance - Clear yellow colour with an average size fizzy white coloured head. There is a low amount of carbonation showing and there is some fair lacing. The head lasted for about 3-4 minutes.

Smell - Corn, breads/grains, hops, grass

Taste & Mouth - There is an above average amount of carbonation and I can taste corn, hops, and bread/grains. There are also some grassy/herbal/corn husk notes. It ends with a grainy/herbal slightly bitter aftertaste.

Overall – A really refreshing solid example of the style. This is the type of beer I could drink all night long, especially during the warmer months.

Serving type: bottle

06-07-2013 00:24:24 | More by spinrsx

cambabeer

Florida

4/5  rDev +5.8%

06-06-2013 16:15:37 | More by cambabeer

BeerAficionadoMCMXC

California

4.33/5  rDev +14.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A- A very light tint of yellow, pilsneresque.
S- Grainy and plain.
T- A light and very palatable taste of either corn or grains.
M-Extremely light.
O- A very drinkable beer on par with the style guidelines. I would definitely recommend drinking this on a hot day.

Serving type: bottle

06-04-2013 00:36:09 | More by BeerAficionadoMCMXC

DwedPirateWobert

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -0.8%

06-03-2013 17:37:34 | More by DwedPirateWobert

MPSTARR

Florida

4/5  rDev +5.8%

06-03-2013 01:06:50 | More by MPSTARR

Luiz0930

California

3/5  rDev -20.6%

05-31-2013 07:17:33 | More by Luiz0930

beerman999999

New York

4.5/5  rDev +19%

05-31-2013 03:07:49 | More by beerman999999

BeerOps

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

05-31-2013 02:38:47 | More by BeerOps

clarknova

Germany

4.25/5  rDev +12.4%

05-30-2013 16:10:52 | More by clarknova

tmhempfling

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%

05-29-2013 13:01:40 | More by tmhempfling