Augustiner is a German dortmunder export-style beer with a strength of 5.6%, brewed by the Augistiner brewery in the city of Munich. In the early 19th century, Napoleon abolished many of the country’s monasteries, and the monastery that was the original site of the Augustiner brewery was no exception. However, the tradition of monastic brewing was not dissolved. The Edelstoff brewery moved to its present site in 1817.

There are only six breweries that are permitted to brew beer to the famous (infamous?) Munich Oktoberfest, and Augustiner is one of them. Talking about this festival, it originates from the marriage of King Ludwig I of Bavaria to Princess Theresa, and because of the strict rules surrounding the official festival, not even Prince Luitpold, a direct descendant of King Ludwig, is allowed to sell his beers there. This tradition only applies to the main festival, however, and there are many smaller beer festival around Munich at the same time, in which other breweries can and do participate.

In addition to their Oktoberfest and Edelstoff varieties, Augustiner brews a crisp pale pilsner that has a malty, smooth feel about it, a dunkel lager with a an aromatic spicy taste, and a warming abbey-style double bock called Maximator, brewed for the cold winter months.

DETAILS
Brewery: Augustiner Brau
Brewed at: Munich, Bavaria
Beer style: Dortmunder
Appearance: golden
Strength: 5.6% ABV
Serving temperature: 46°-48°F (8°-9°C