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Hofbräu München

Although arguably the most famous of Munich's breweries, the Staatliches Hofbräuhaus in München is in fact the smallest, with annual production of barely one-tenth that of Paulaner or Spaten-Franziskaner. It is owned by the Free State of Bavaria – one of a number of breweries owned by the state.

Hofbräu München is mostly famous among international tourists for the Hofbräuhaus beer hall, and the rowdy Hofbräu-Festzelt at Oktoberfest.

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The brewery was founded in 1529 on the site of the Hofbräuhaus, before moving to the site of the still-existing Hofbräukeller beer garden. The brewery is now to be found on the outskirts of Munich in Riem.

The flagship beer is the "Original" Helles (pale) beer (5.1%), and the tweaked version (6%) served at Oktoberfest. They also produce a Dunkles (dark) and various wheat beers, plus seasonal beers such as a Maibock (7.2%) and an unfiltered summer beer.

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