Löwenbräu Original German Beer 12 Bottles (500ml)

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It's a refreshing yet characteristic beer, slightly dry, spicy, with a trace of malt and delicately bitter. Brewed since 1383, Löwenbräu is still produced in Munich and is brewed according to the German Reinheitsgebot (purity law) that dates back to 1516.

Please note that it isn’t always possible to provide a perfect looking bottle/label as this very much depends on the condition they are received in from our supplier. Lowenbrau beer is a staple at Oktoberfest celebrations and is enjoyed by many beer lovers all over the world.We make every effort to supply goods as shown on our web site, however occasionally we do have to substitute products for an alternative of equal or greater value, where a valid substitute is available.

After the war, an agreement was reached with the Schülein heirs, who had fled to the United States, to ensure the survival of the brewery.Had a chance to drink original intro of Loewenbraeu to Canada back in last 70's LCBO sold both the original and a dark version) Leaned more to the Dunkel and have enjoyed when Phillip Morris introduced "let it be Lowenbrau " campaign at a USGP. Lowenbrau beer is known for its crisp, clean flavour profile, making it an excellent choice for those new to craft beer or who enjoy a traditional German lager. Schülein's later tenure as the company's owner led the Nazis to deride Löwenbräu beer as "Jewsbeer". Nose is unfortunately quite skunky, but some light hops as well; and a light fragrant white bread note is also present. Overall a very pleasent true to style beer that stands well on its own; or it can be paired well with cheese and potatos.

Because we work from the barcode, if producers does not make us aware of a label change we often miss updates until we are contacted about it. In North America, Löwenbräu came to be considered the archetype of Munich beer, as shown by its presence at the Montreal Expo in 1967.

A classic German bier that takes me back to the first Lowenbrau Munchener pub that I visited in Herford in the late 70s. In 1516, this law stated that all beer should be created with just three ingredients - water, barley and hops. It’s a refreshing yet characteristic beer, slightly dry, spicy, with a trace of malt and delicately bitter. In 1923, this beer hall became noted as the location of the unsuccessful Beer Hall Putsch which Adolf Hitler led against the government of the German state of Bavaria, of which Munich was the state capital.