About Hofbräuhaus Newport

Hofbräuhaus Newport is America's first authentic Hofbräuhaus, modeled after the legendary 400+ year-old Hofbräuhaus in Munich, Germany.

Fun and friendly is the atmosphere in the Bier Hall, with live music and about 250 soon to be close friends. There is also a quiet dining room for those who want to simply come and enjoy the delicious Bavarian fare. Many dishes are prepared with ingredients specially made locally for the Hofbräuhaus or imported from abroad. The Bier Garden, with freshly planted trees and shade awnings, will seat an impressive 400 guests. The view is of Newport’s waterfront with the Cincinnati skyline as its backdrop.

The heritage of Hofbräuhaus is the beer. Over 500 years ago the first Hofbräuhaus beer was crafted. Newport has a Brew Master from Germany supervising the production of four varieties plus Seasonal Specialties of the authentic Hofbräuhaus beer. For those of us accustomed to American brews, Munich has developed a recipe for Hofbräu Light. A gift store is stocked with gifts, clothing, and novelties from Munich to commemorate the experience.

History

1516

Twenty-four years after Columbus sailed to America, the Bavarian Beer Purity Law, "Reinheitsgebot," limited beer to three ingredients: hops, barley-malt, and water. Our beer has always been brewed according to this law.

1589

One year after the Spanish Armada sailed for England, a scant seven generations before Pittsburgh was founded, a court brewery, "Hof" (court) "bräuhaus" (brew house) was established by Duke William V. The brewing took place on the grounds of the court.

1606

Brewery operations were moved to the Platzl. This is where the Hofbräuhaus am Platzl has been standing for over four hundred years. For the next 222 years, only members of the court could drink Hofbräu beer at the Hofbräuhaus.

1810

King Maximillian I gave his son Crown Prince Ludwig and Ludwig's bride, Princess Therese, a large wedding reception with horse racing, amusements, and most important, free beer. This was the first "Oktoberfest".

1828

Now King Ludwig I opened the Hofbräuhaus to the general public and added food to the fare. The king personally decreed that anyone could come to drink at the Hofbräuhaus.

1878

General and past-President Ulysses S. Grant visited the "Court Brewery" twice in one day.

1896

Brewing was moved to Hofbräukeller and Hofbräuhaus am Platzl was remodeled to become the most famous beer hall in the world.

1935

Wiga Gabriel from Berlin composed the world famous Hofbräuhaus song. The company name changes from Königliches Hofbräuhaus (The Royal Hofbräuhaus) to Staatliches Hofbräuhaus (The State-owned Hofbräuhaus).

1937

Future president John F. Kennedy got caught trying to smuggle out a clay Hofbräuhaus mug.

2003

Hofbräuhaus Newport opened in the Greater Cincinnati area as the first authentic Hofbräuhaus in America.

2004

Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas opened across from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

2009

Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh opened along the Monongahela River in SouthSide Works.