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Dining and Drinking at – Hofbr\u00e4uhaus \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0By:\u00a0 Suz Pisano<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

With Oktoberfest fast approaching, Nightwire would be remiss if we failed to tell you about some of the great things about the Hofbr\u00e4uhaus Pittsburgh.\u00a0 Its Pennsylvania\u2019s first authentic Hofbr\u00e4uhaus, modeled after the legendary 400+ year-old Hofbr\u00e4uhaus in Munich, Germany.\u00a0 The fun and friendly atmosphere in the Bier Hall, with live music and about 350 soon to be close friends is the perfect setting to enjoy great food, great service & awesome authentic German bier. \u00a0A quiet dining room for those who want to simply come and enjoy the delicious Bavarian fare is also offered.\u00a0 Many dishes are prepared with ingredients specially made for the Hofbr\u00e4uhaus or imported from abroad. I can\u2019t wait to tell you about the bier & the pairings!<\/p>\n

The heritage of Hofbr\u00e4uhaus is definitely the bier. Over 500 years ago the first Hofbr\u00e4uhaus bier was crafted. Hofbr\u00e4uhaus has a Brew Master from Germany supervising the production of their four varieties plus Seasonal Specialties of the authentic Hofbr\u00e4uhaus bier. For those of us accustomed to American brews, Munich has even developed a recipe for Hofbrau Light. The bier you drink here is brewed right here. The tanks you see at the entrance are real, almost everyone asks.\u00a0 We met the Asst. Brew Master who was nice enough to join the Nightwire crew to talk about the unique nature of the biers he brews.<\/p>\n

Our first beer served was the Hofbr\u00e4u Premium Lager (5.2 %) \u00a0<\/em>A simple, full flavor Lager with a crisp finish.\u00a0 This is the bier Hofbr\u00e4uhaus has been famous for since 1589.\u00a0 We had the Hofbr\u00e4uhaus Pretzels and Bier Cheese ($8.99) their famous imported German soft pretzels with a side of signature homemade bier cheese.\u00a0 I love soft pretzels with a German beer when there\u2019s bier cheese around!\u00a0 We even got to try the Oktoberfest Giant Pretzel ($9.49) A Bavarian Favorite as served at the Oktoberfest and the Hofbr\u00e4uhaus am Platzl. One large pretzel served with Sweet Bavarian Mustard, Obazda, and the signature homemade bier cheese.\u00a0 I\u2019m looking forward to Oktoberfest & lots of pretzel eating & dipping!<\/p>\n

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The Hofbr\u00e4uhaus W\u00fcrstlplatte ($13.99) Grilled Bierwurst, Bratwurst, and Frankfurter.\u00a0 It\u2019s the go\u2013to sampler of Wursts, the best of the wursts if you will, served with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes.\u00a0 The Hofbr\u00e4u Hefe Weizen (5.4 %) <\/em>a specialty, born in Munich \u2013 loved by the world is a rich, fairly sweet old-style wheat beer, brewed to create a taste of a wonderful combination of banana and clove flavors.\u00a0 The flavors are subtle so don\u2019t be afraid that this tastes like a \u201cflavored\u201d beer.\u00a0 It\u2019s a nice accompaniment to any of the wursts. There are plenty of sampler plates from which to choose, the menu is quite extensive so take your time.<\/p>\n

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The Hofbr\u00e4u Light (<\/em>3.8 %) has less alcohol but is full in taste.\u00a0 This Premium Lager has been brewed lighter in body and flavor to respond to the American taste and is similar to American light lagers, but much fresher and more flavorful.\u00a0 At the opposite end of the beer spectrum at the Hofbr\u00e4uhaus is the<\/p>\n

Hofbr\u00e4u Dunkel (5.5 %) For centuries Munich\u2019s favorite bier.\u00a0 This dark lager has a light body, is easy to drink, with simple roasted malt flavor and slight caramel undertones.\u00a0 The Dunkel was the favorite of the Nightwire crew and paired with a Hofbr\u00e4uhaus specialty the Oktoberfest Schweinshaxe ($24.49) slow roasted pork shank with crackling, sauerkraut, and potato dumpling.\u00a0 This house specialty is only available after 5 pm, and quickly sells out. \u00a0The tender pork shank covered in crackling is a masterpiece of German cooking.\u00a0 It takes hours and hours of precise roasting with a specialty process to create this dish.\u00a0 People have been known to call ahead to make sure it\u2019s available.\u00a0 If you\u2019re hungry, try it with a Dunkel on the side.\u00a0 It was so delicious, I felt like I was in Germany at a bier hall!\u00a0 Lookout Oktoberfest, we\u2019ll be there soon. I\u2019m looking forward to pretzels, bier cheese, good biers, friends & fun right here in our home town.\u00a0 The Bier Garden view of the waterfront with the Pittsburgh skyline as its backdrop is a nice place to relax as we enjoy the end of summer.<\/p>\n

All biers are brewed under license and supervision of Staatliches Hofbr\u00e4uhaus in M\u00fcnchen.\u00a0 The beers are brewed on site strictly according to the German Purity Law \u201cReinheitsgebot\u201d using only hops, malt and water.\u00a0 Keg tapping celebrations of their seasonal biers take place the First Wednesday of each month at 7pm.<\/p>\n

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Hofbr\u00e4uhaus biers imported from Germany are available at your local distributors, so when your not dining, drinking or singing at the Hofbr\u00e4uhaus\u00a0 in the South Side Works, you can still enjoy and savor authentic German Hofbr\u00e4uhaus biers at home.<\/p>\n

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Hofbr\u00e4uhaus Pittsburgh \u2022 2705 South Water St \u2022 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 \u2022 (412) 224-2328 \u2022 www.hofbrauhauspittsburgh.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Bier Garden view is of the waterfront with the Pittsburgh skyline as its backdrop.<\/p>\n

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A gift store is stocked with gifts, clothing, and novelties from Munich to commemorate the experience<\/p>\n

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