It has long been known that Munich is a city recognized as the beer capital. Arriving here, you can taste the best varieties of foamy drink brewed according to traditional German recipes, many of which have existed for more than one hundred years. Let us further examine the list of the best producers of Munich beer, as well as some places where you can taste it.
Löwenbräu
Having visited the Oktoberfest-2018 festival, you should definitely try Löwenbräu beer, which, since its introduction on the market, has established itself as the best foamy drink in all of Germany. It is known that, according to this recipe, beer has been brewing for a very long time - from the 14th century, and in pubs it began to be sold since 1383. Outside of Bavaria, Löwenbräu also instantly gained popularity - he was especially fond of foreigners.
Paulaner
Munich light beer Paulaner has been brewed since 1630. The comments left by fans of this drink say that all beers produced under this brand have a special and rich taste, making the drink incredibly appreciated in the market. The reviews on Paulaner brand beer also say that in every sort of drink you can feel the special spirit of Oktoberfest.
It should be noted that Paulaner sells its products in Russia. In particular, on the shelves of beer shops in Russia you can find light lager, classic and dark wheat beer, oktoberfest bir, wheat non-alcoholic beer.
The peculiarity of Paulaner beer is that all its types are produced exclusively in Germany, at a factory in Munich. Its palatability is stable and recognizable, making the drink especially appreciated by true gourmets.
Under the brand name Paulaner, a special beer is brewed - Oktoberfest. This drink has a short shelf life, designed for the entire period of the festival of the same name.
Spaten-franziskaner-bräu
From the general list of Munich beers, Spaten and Franziskaner from the world famous producer Bräu are among the popular products. Next, we consider each of the varieties presented separately.
Speaking about a drink called Spaten, it should be noted that this beer is classified as light. It is made exclusively in Munich. According to the majority of Russian gourmets, this drink is the most affordable for the local buyer - its cost is about 100 rubles per 0.5 liter bottle. Moreover, the product in question has a rich wheat flavor that attracts real beer gourmets.
Franziskaner beer brewed in the style of a weisber, based on wheat. The drink is also quite affordable for the Russian consumer, which makes it quite popular not only in Munich, but also in Russia. Beer Franziskaner has amazing taste, which attracts a lot of fans.
Hacker-pschorr
You can taste a drink made under this name exclusively in Munich pubs or in high-class craft stores in Russia. Its cost is quite high - about 250 rubles per 0.5 liter bottle.
This drink is made only in Munich, in a separate factory. The product is incredibly popular not only among German gourmets - it is also very loved by Russians. Its cost is at a fairly high level, but this does not make the product less popular - most of its fans claim that the price set for a bottle of Hacker-Pschorr foamy drink is fully consistent with its taste.
In the reviews of the manufacturer, it is said that, having visited Munich, you should definitely taste the helles beer from Hacker-Pschorr, as well as a special amber lager (kellerbier) and wheat weissbier.
Altbier
Altbier is another popular beer in Munich. The specified company produces a foamy drink according to the best old recipes, which were invented long before the invention of the technology for preparing the popular lager.
Altbier produces ale with a honeyed taste and transparent texture. Gourmets note its pleasant taste of barley malt, as well as the fact that the drink has a thick foamy cap when spilled.
The Germans themselves claim that according to this recipe, the Els were cooked by the ancient Celts, about 3000 years ago. Currently, the beer recipe has been greatly improved. The drink brewed according to this recipe has a pleasant strength - about 4.7-4.9%.
Krombacher
The beer producer Krombacher in Munich is especially respected. The Germans note that the drink produced under the logo of this brewery has a bright taste, as well as an average strength. The reviews left for this brand say that the most striking Krombacher products are Pills, Weisen and Hell. Krombacher also produces excellent strong Munich beer - dark (filtered).
The Krombacher factory has been operating for a very long time - since 1803.
Oettinger
Oettinger is one of the most popular German beer producers. The plant of this company is located in Munich. Since its opening in 1731, Oettinger began to produce several beers of Munich beer - in a short time they became very popular. Currently, the manufacturer in question is in the top three in terms of beverage sales. Moreover, the foam drink released under the Oettinger logo is a non-replaceable participant in Oktoberfest. In 2018, he became a sales leader during the holding of a world-famous festival.
Speaking about the best varieties produced under the Oettinger logo, it should be noted such as light and fairly strong (5.2%) Premium Lager, Optimator double side (7.2%), München Dunkel, as well as a unique drink that attracts the attention of most beer gourmets both in Germany and in Russia - Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier Dunkel, a dark beer with a red tint.
Popular beers
As practice shows, in Munich produced a lot of beers brewed under the name of various brands. Which of them are the most popular and in demand?
Among the Germans there are many admirers of ale, which has pleasant properties, as well as mild taste and subtle wheat aroma. This beer is produced in a large number of varieties, the most famous of which are Altbier, Doppelsticke, Berliner Weisse, as well as Dampfbier. No less popular variety is considered lager. The Munich breweries also produce a lot of types of this type of foamy drink, of which the most famous are Helles, Kellerbier, Dunkel, Bockbier.
As for the dark beers of Munich, among them Eisbier and Iceberg remain especially demanded for several years. Along with them, beer fans love Dinkelbier and Emmerbier.
Of the dark varieties, the most popular is Dunkel beer, which is a kind of symbol of Germany and, in particular, Munich. It is based on three types of malt: Munich, caramel and Pilsen.
Where in Munich you can taste the best beers? In the reviews of Russian tourists who visited Munich, it is often noted that the most delicious types of foamy drinks can be tasted in restaurants and bars created right on the premises of the factories, as well as in high-class craft restaurants. Consider the following list of the best of them.
Hofbräuhaus
One of the most popular beer halls in Munich is the Hofbräuhaus, an establishment located in the building of the brewery of the same name.
As noted in many comments left by visitors to this restaurant, getting here, you can immediately feel the whole atmosphere of chaos that reigns within the walls of the restaurant. Hundreds of visitors, who are true fans of the foamy drink, sit here every day, and beer brewed according to the best traditional recipes pours like water. Between the wooden benches and massive tables, waiters run around tirelessly here, who serve customers in the best possible way. Every day a team of musicians plays in the establishment, striking visitors with skillfully reproduced compositions. In the reviews left by Russian tourists, it is often said that, having sensed them, it is difficult to refrain from dancing.
The institution in question serves not only amazing beer brewed according to old recipes, but also excellent snacks suitable for it. Speaking about the best beers served here, it should be noted that they include drinks such as Münchner Weiße top-fermented wheat, dark Hofbräu Dunkel and light Hofbräu Original. As for snacks, the most popular of them are sausages with cabbage, as well as pork shank, the size of which is designed for a large company.
Fans of beer claim that by going to the Hofbräuhaus restaurant, you can sit down with anyone by taking any free space on the bench. This institution consists of two floors, however, visiting it, you should try to settle down on the first floor, because it is here, according to experienced visitors, this fun is seething and life is in full swing.
Speaking about the pricing policy of the institution, many experienced travelers note that it is at a fairly acceptable level. In particular, an evening spent alone in the Hofbräuhaus beer restaurant, as a rule, costs about 45 euros (approximately 3000-3500 rubles).
The facility in question is located at: Platzl 9, which is within walking distance of the Marienplatz square, located in central Munich. You can visit this restaurant on any day of the week, from 9:00 to 23:00.
"Augustiner"
As you know, one of the most popular brands producing upscale brewing products is Augustiner. Within the walls of this plant, located on Landsbergerstr, 19, there is a large and very cozy restaurant decorated in the best traditions of the Bavarian style.
The reviews of this restaurant very often say that it is within its walls that visitors can taste the best varieties of a foamy drink, as well as signature snacks prepared in the style of home cooking. The pricing policy of the institution is very low - a dinner for two in it costs about 17-20 euros, which is equivalent to the amount of 1000-1500 rubles.
It should be noted that this Munich beer house is famous for its amazing service, as well as a homely atmosphere created by a unique interior and amazing cuisine. For all those who plan to visit here, experienced travelers recommend tasting two specialties and especially delicious dishes presented on the menu - traditional Bavarian sausages, as well as goulash soup.
Ratskeller
Ratskeller is located in an easily accessible location in the central part of Munich, near the Marientplatz square and the New Town Hall. This institution belongs to the category of old, as it was opened in the 19th century and is still functioning today.
Like many other popular beer restaurants in the beer capital, Ratskeller has a very large area, with a seating capacity of 2,000 visitors. It is divided into several rooms, arranged in the best traditions of the Bavarian style. Having been here, most visitors note that a pleasant atmosphere reigns inside Ratskeller, complemented by high-class service, as well as food, which is characterized by unique taste. Many guests also pay attention to the fact that in the rooms of Ratskeller antique furniture is installed, giving a special atmosphere to the overall picture of the interior of the restaurant.
The restaurant serves excellent beer with excellent taste. Of the entire assortment presented, Lowenbrau foam drink is especially popular here. As for food, the menu available at the establishment consists mainly of German dishes. In their reviews of local dishes, many visitors to the restaurant recommend that new guests of the restaurant certainly try the local apple strudel, which is served with a scoop of ice cream.
Beer Room at Oktoberfest Museum
Almost everyone knows that there is a museum in Munich dedicated to the Oktoberfest beer festival held annually, but not everyone knows that there is a small restaurant with a delicious foamy drink, as well as delicious snacks, taste qualities. This institution appeared in 2005 and since its inception has been extremely popular among visitors to the city, as well as local residents.
The interior of the establishment is filled with the atmosphere of a beer cellar. There is a mass of tables mounted on large beer barrels. The walls of the main hall are decorated with natural red bricks and masonry, and over its entire area you can observe a lot of elements representing beer attributes.
The pub created at the Oktoberfest Museum offers inexpensive beer brewed according to simple recipes. The cost of the drink served here varies around 2 euros per glass (150 p.). Located at the address: Sterneckerstrasse, 2.
Zum spockmeier
One of the best beer restaurants in Munich, located in the central square, includes the large and quite popular Zum Spockmeier, which, according to many tourists, you can taste the tastiest Paulander, as well as other, equally delicious varieties of draft beer from Munich.
The institution is famous for the fact that its walls provide high-quality service, as well as constantly playing music and a cozy, friendly atmosphere filled with constant fun. The most popular snack for beer here is the white Munich sausages, which are cooked quite quickly, like all other ordered dishes. Also in reviews of the restaurant, its visitors often note the taste features of traditional Bavarian sausages and goulash soup, in which, according to vacationers, there is much more meat than a liquid base.
Having visited the institution in question, if possible, you should settle down either near the window or in the open area from where a stunning view of the city hall opens.
The restaurant is located at: Rosenstrasse, 9. You can visit it from 9 am until night.
Seehaus
The best German beers can be tasted by visiting the popular Seehaus restaurant, the main feature of which is that it is located outdoors in the English Garden. Visitors to the institution can enjoy not only the excellent taste of local beer, but also the beauty of the surrounding nature and the lake, on the banks of which there is a garden. When planning a visit to this institution in the open air, you need to remember that his kitchen works only until 7 pm, at a later time you can buy only a foamy drink here. By the way, it is in this institution that you can taste the original Pilsner beer, which is produced at a factory located near the English Garden.
Pricing Seehaus, according to most travelers, is at an acceptable level. The average cost of a dinner, which will include not only beer, but also snacks (including branded sausages), is about 20 euros, which is equivalent to 1,500 rubles.
Königlicher hirschgarten
Königlicher Hirschgarten is a real classic of Germany, which is a large restaurant, on the site of which the residents of Munich and city guests prefer to gather as whole families or noisy friendly companies.
Königlicher Hirschgarten offers a wide selection of the best Munich beers, of which the most popular beers are Lagerbier Hell and Augustiner. Moreover, the restaurant menu has a wide selection of original appetizers, including sausage assorted flagships. If desired, guests can bring food with them. After drinking a foamy drink, each visitor should wash a mug - this is considered the main responsibility of each visitor.
It should be noted that Königlicher Hirschgarten is not just a restaurant, but also a great venue for entertainment. On the vast territory of the restaurant in question there is a large playground for children, as well as a place where real deer live, visitors really like to feed them.