Keg Tapping Ceremony @ Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh

The first Wednesday of every month in the year, Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh holds an extravagent keg tapping ceremony fit with a parade, lederhosen, music and of course, beer! They even hand out some freebies from the ceremonial wooden keg. The keg tapping starts at 7pm, so make sure you’re there on time.

January: “Bergbock” (6.8 % Alc. by Volume)

A rich, flavorful Bock similar to the “Maibock” with a more powerful hop flavor and sweetness.

February: “Adulterator” (Doppelbock) (8.0 % Alc. by Volume)

A rich, complex, full bodied Doppelbock with hints of chocolate, coffee, caramel and a bit of a hop presence at the end.

March: “Märzen” (5.8 % Alc. by Volume)

Märzen is our “March” beer. It symbolizes the beginning of Spring. This is an amber colored beer with a rich malty character. There is a hint of hops but the overall profile is smooth and very drinkable.

April: “Steel Town Schwarzbier” (4.8-5.5% Alc. by Volume)

A German dark lager with an opaque, black color, and a full, chocolaty flavor. A rich blend of caramel & chocolate malts creates a malty, sweet flavor with moderate to low hop character.

May: “Maibock” (7.2 % Alc. by Volume)

Imported from Hofbräuhaus Munich -Brewed since 1614

A rich, flavorful Bock to celebrate the coming of Spring. It’s noticeably malty and sweet, with a warming alcohol note.

June: “German Pilsner” (5.0 % Alc. by Volume)

A lot like our Bohemian Pilsner: clean, crisp, and refreshing, but with a bit more hops added for a satisfying flavor.

July: “Bohemian Pilsner” (5.1 % Alc. by Volume)

Golden in color, light sweet smell, crisp and refreshing with a very good hop to malt balance.

August: “Bavarian Wheat” (5.4 % Alc. by Volume)

A darker, maltier version of the Weizen beer with the same banana and clove characteristics. It’s less sweet, but has a wonderful roasted flavor.

September: “Oktoberfest” (6.3 % Alc. by Volume)

Imported from Hofbräuhaus Munich. This is the same bier as served at the Oktoberfest in Munich.

A flavorful lager with a slightly spicy hint of hops in flavor and finish. A little fuller than our Hofbräu Lager. This beer was originally made to celebrate the wedding of Prince Ludwig and changed to this more blond style.

October: “1810 Prince Ludwig” (6.0 % Alc. by Volume)

A flavorful amber lager with a slightly spicy hint of hops in flavor and finish. A little fuller with more malty character than our Hofbräu Lager. This beer was made to celebrate the wedding of Prince Ludwig in this original form.

November: “Weizenbock” (7.8 % Alc. by Volume)

Brown in color and malty in taste. All of the full bodied rich flavors of a Doppelbock with the signature banana and clove esters of a Weizen.

December: “Christmasbier” (Weihnachts) (5.5 % Alc. by Volume)

A flavorful amber lager with a rich amount of hops in finish. A little fuller with more malty character than our Hofbräu Lager.

Special Seasonal: “Zwickelbier” (5.2 % Alc. by Volume)

Specialty, if our regular Seasonal runs out. Our unfiltered lager. Smooth and richer than the Hofbräu Lager which allows the flavors to linger.

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Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh
2705 South Water Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412)235-7065
http://www.hofbrauhauspittsburgh.com

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