Hofbrauhaus Times!

847.671.BREW (2739) • HofbrauhausChicago.com • 5500 Park Place • Rosemont, IL 60018

January - February 2013

The taste of Bavaria is now in your own backyard! Microbrewed on site, there is over 400 years of tradition in every drop of our refreshing brews. Try them all today!

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LSHB Teddy Bear

It's cuddle time... so cute!

Bottle BuddyEven your bottle needs a buddy!

HB Toggle NecklaceCan't think of any lady who

wouldn't love this one!

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HB Glass SteinsOur signature steins come in various sizes - pick yours or get the entire set!

(Shot Glass) (0.3 L - 10 oz.) (0.5 L - 17 oz.) (1.0 L - 34 oz.)

Drinking Boots1 liter, 2 liter, glass or acrylic. Get your boot on today!

German GoodsTreat yourself to one of these German favorites!

2 Liter Plastic Boot:

Das “Boot” is the most popular

drinking vessel without the fear of breaking it!

HB Embossed CapOur quality cap with embroidered HB Logo on the front is a great gift for family and friends.

Everybody wants to have one!

HB Chicago PinAttention pin collectors - you gotta have this one!

Tin CD HB BeerListen to the music and indulge in the

atmosphere of the world-famous Hofbräuhaus. Cheers!

HB Chicago Signature T-ShirtsIf you are a true fan, you have to have one of these.

German Eagle Tee & Ladies Glitter Eagle TeeA "MUST HAVE" not only for Germans! HB Cookbook

HB reveals a collection of treasured recipes from some of the most noted

and beloved Bavarian dishes. Guten Appetit!

HB Crown Logo Steins and MagnetsWe've got them all... 34 oz. or 17 oz. stein, coffee mug, shot glass or magnet.


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When it comes to German cuisine, it was love at first bite for Klaus Lotter. Growing up surrounded by Chicago’s rich culinary tradition while enjoying his grandmother’s Northeastern German dishes at home, it was only a matter of time before Klaus realized what he was born to do.

Two years of intensive training at the New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier, Vermont and an internship under renowned Chef Paul Bartolotta at Chicago’s Spiaggia restaurant gave Klaus the confidence to move to Germany. After an internship at Hotel Gasthof Gallus in Beilngries, he began working at the Four Seasons in Munich where Chef Andreas Mayer took him under his wing. That experience proved invaluable as after two years Klaus accepted his first sous chef job at Ristorante Aquarello in Munich — it has been going uphill ever since. Klaus married the love of his life and they moved back to the United States where he has been everything from sous chef at the Peninsula Hotel on the Mag mile to the executive chef at the Hilton Indian Lakes Resort, Double Tree Hotel and Aramark at the Morton Arboretum. When the chance to give back to the German community he grew up loving came in the form of joining the management team at the new Hofbräuhaus Chicago, it was too good to be true. Klaus is excited to share a piece of his past and looks forward to a future of bringing authentic German flavors to his hometown.

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Y Pour oN The loVe Thursday, February 14thTomato Cream Soup Garnished with croutons and chives

Tower for Two Linguini tossed in white wine sauce and shrimp

Grilled chicken breast, served with mushroom cream sauce and spätzle

Potato pancakes with smoked salmon

Valentine’s Crêpe “Romanoff” Served with vanilla ice cream, marinated strawberries and whipped cream

suPer fooD. suPer fuN. Sunday, February 3rdDig into Big Game action at Hofbräuhaus Chicago. Our big screen TVs go perfectly with our big brews and even bigger entertainment.

BIG GaMe fooTBall sPeCIalsFish and Chips Beer-battered cod with fries and sauce remoulade

Buffalo Chicken Wings Served with fries, ranch dip and celery

Football-Shaped Meatballs In BBQ sauce, served with garlic bread

Hofbräuhaus Bratwurst Patty Sandwich Served with seasoned wedge fries and spicy dipping sauce

German Potato Pancakes Served with applesauce

MAkE yOUR RESERVATIONS TODAy! SPACE IS LIMITED!

FOOTBALL

There is no better way to celebrate our country’s leaders, past and present, than in Chicago's leading beer hall. Join us this President’s Day for cool brews, hot food and nightly entertainment.

WelCoMe To The WhITe haus Monday, February 18th

Make ReseRvations today! Call 847-671-BReW (2739)


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DIe saITeNsPrINGerJaNuary 21 - feBruary 5, 2013Die Saitenspringer is joining us all the way from the Alps to make our beer hall come alive! From classic Bavarian to old-style power, this three-piece party band is the perfect way to kick off the excitement at Hofbräuhaus Chicago.

Join us in February as a mystery band all the way from Germany will entertain you nightly. You’re going to love them!


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Right up there with superstar athlete and candy tester, one of the coolest jobs in the world belongs to Ben Zollenkopf. He is the technical director of international brewing for Hofbräu München; and it is his job to pour over 400 years of Bavarian tradition into every ounce of our Hofbräuhaus Chicago beer. Although we can’t keep him to ourselves forever, Hofbräuhaus Chicago has been lucky enough to have his expertise and guidance as we prepared to bring you the best brews in the world.

Born in Bavaria, Ben is very familiar with the revelry of the German culture, especially when it comes to its most beloved beverage — but it took him until his twenties to discover his true passion for brews.

Ben first apprenticed as a brewer and maltster (one who makes malt—germinated cereal grains that have been dried in a process known as "malting”) before he studied in Weihenstephan, Bavaria. After graduating as brewmaster he worked in Chile for three years before spending five years as the brewmaster for several of Bavaria’s finest breweries.

Ben spent six years as technical director for startup breweries all over the world before tapping into his current position.

We are excited to have Ben supporting our team and can’t wait for you to taste the experience he will bring to every stein. Prost!

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you can go all over the world searching for unparalleled tastes — or you can come to hofbräuhaus Chicago. our beers are micro brewed right on site using original recipes handed down by the Duke of Bavaria himself over 400 years ago. let us introduce you to the flavors that have made history.

Whether you like a light brew, dark brew or something in between, hofbräuhaus Chicago combines tradition, experience and quality ingredients to bring you the unmistakable taste of Munich in every stein. Try all of our flavors, today!

faMous hofBrÄuhaus ChICaGo DrafT Beer sPeCIalTIesPremium lager: If you like hops, you will love our Premium Lager. Before it even gets to your lips, the distinct aroma of fine hops whets your appetite for the full-bodied flavor that is about to follow. With an alcoholic content of approximately 5.1% by volume, this well-balanced brew is always a crowd pleaser.

Dunkel: As the first type of beer to be brewed at the original Hofbräuhaus, our dark beer comes with a history as rich as its flavor. Spicy notes tickle beer-lover’s taste buds while the 5.5% alcohol content gets the party started—and keeps it going all night long. Every sip of Dunkel is a sip of tradition!

light: For a brew as flavorful as it is refreshing, our Light is the perfect pour. Brewed lighter in body, this calorie-friendly lager has approximately 3.6% alcohol content by volume and features the hoppy flavor German beers have been known for.

hefe Weizen: Brimming with fruity notes and a refreshing finish, our Hefe Weizen has been a favorite among beer connoisseurs and novices since the beginning. Marked by a sparkling rich foam and boasting 5.1% alcohol content by volume, it is a delicious complement to any of our authentic German cuisine.


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#1 SHARE:There are no strangers at Hofbräuhaus Chicago. We have big tables for a

reason, so don’t be surprised when unfamiliar faces sit down with their

own stein of delicious brew. People from all over the world come to our

beer hall and restaurant so making new friends is required!

#3 SHOOT:But first, you have to get spanked. We have a lovely “Jägermeister girl”

who will gladly sell you shots of this German liquor—all you have to do is

get a little swat from her paddle. It’s been a big hit for years!

#2 STAND:Forget what your parents said about not getting up from the table without

finishing your food. Here, we encourage you to stand on the benches or

dance in the aisles while singing along with your favorite band as they

serenade the crowd with nightly live entertainment.

Whether standing, sitting or singing, one thing is for sure —

you’re going to have a blast at hofbräuhaus Chicago.

When it comes to dining at hofbräuhaus Chicago, regular rules need not apply.

Get the most out of your experience with a few easy tips.


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WHy is BEER Foam WHitE?Carbonation is a key factor. Carbonation can occur naturally through fermentation, as it does in Hofbräuhaus Chicago beers, or it can be added to beer. When beer is in a keg its carbonation is stable throughout. When the sealed container is opened, the carbonation, which is created by dissolved carbon dioxide gas, loses its equilibrium. The average amount of carbon dioxide gas in the atmosphere is 0.2 percent, while the average carbonation in beer is 98 percent. To re-establish equilibrium between the air and the beer, carbonation must leave the beer. This process produces the signature foam found on the surface of beers.

Frothy white foam is the key to the taste and look of Hofbräuhaus Chicago beers. The foam’s color is the product of reflected light and the beer’s color. The bubbles that make up foam are so numerous and small that they reflect and scatter light rather than absorb it. Even though an individual foam bubble is transparent, this reflecting and scattering of light gives the foam a white appearance. Approximately 20 percent of foam layer is made up of beer trapped between individual bubbles. This trapped beer, if light in color, will not affect the appearance of white foam. However, if the trapped beer is a dark beer, then the foam will take on a cream to tan coloration.

It’s not an age-old brewer’s secret, but simple science.


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Like peanut butter to jelly and milk to cookies, pretzels and beer is the perfect pair — especially when it comes to Hofbräuhaus Chicago. A visit to our beer hall isn’t the same without the taste of doughy perfection to go with your favorite Hofbräuhaus Chicago brew.

Shipped in frozen from Munich and baked fresh right here

in our kitchen, our oversized pretzels are golden brown

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“Obazda” cheese, sweet mustard and

onion mustard. Share one today!

At Hofbräuhaus Chicago it is easy to give the gift of good taste. We offer gift cards good for any of our Bavarian flair, including our award-winning cuisine and merchandise from our gift

shop. It is sure to please anyone on your list.

• Purchase award-winning Bavarian cuisine and authentic microbrewed beers

• Purchase merchandise in our gift shop

• Use as a surprise Bavarian gift for friends near or far

Beautifully designed gift cards Buy! give! receive!

it’s easy as 1-2-3!


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Before it was a bustling beer hall, Hofbräuhaus was a quaint brewery and tap room in Munich, Germany. It still boasted the long tables and stein-wielding patrons, but it wasn’t until right before the 300th anniversary that the brewery was removed to make more room for guests to enjoy the authentic brews, food and entertainment. Nearly 100 years later, replicas of the famous beer hall can be found all over the United States, and Chicago is proud to be one of the places guests can revel in Bavarian tradition.

Our interpretation includes the “schwemme” featuring nightly live entertainment, authentic German cuisine and

an open-air biergarten much like the original Hofbräuhaus in Munich. However, we decided there was always room for

more excitement so we also offer the King Ludwig Room—the perfect place for any celebration, and we even have our own microbrewery right

on site, so the refreshing taste of Bavaria is never far away. Let’s

make beautiful history together.

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Drink your favorite Hofbräuhaus Chicago beer in style with any of our four Bierstiefel (Beer Boots). These brew holders are brimming with fun and come in 1 (34 fl. oz) and 2 (68 fl. oz) liter glass, 2 liter plastic and the all-new lanyard model.

KICK UP YOUR HEEL

Beer Boots can be purchased in our gift shop and restaurant, so come in to hofbräuhaus Chicago and try one on for size, today!


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At Hofbräuhaus Chicago we may be known for our brews, but our German Engineered Taste also applies to our food. Our menu is full of authentic specialties prepared by the hands of German chefs and each dish is a must try. One of our most popular items is the Schnitzel Wiener Art — a savory pork cutlet, pounded thin, breaded and cooked to a crispy golden brown. Served with cranberries and homemade Bavarian potato salad, this entreé is a classic dish you are sure to love.

Schnitzel is a popular dish enjoyed all over the world, from Germany all the way to Russia and Romania. There are also many styles of schnitzel. For instance, Hamburg-style Schnitzel is topped with a fried egg, while Holstein-style Schnitzel has a fried egg, anchovies and capers. There is even an un-breaded version known as Hunter-style that is topped with mushroom gravy. At Hofbräuhaus Chicago we serve our Hunter-style Schnitzel with spätzle.

No matter how your schnitzel is served, one thing remains the same — it goes great with any of our Hofbräuhaus Chicago brews. Try it with our full-bodied premium lager or with our Dunkel for a rich finish.

What are you waiting for? Try the schnitzel for yourself, today!

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Delicious Dinner SpecialsFresh, Crispy Pork ShanksAvailable every Saturdayafter 4pm!

EVERy DAy IS LIkE OkTOBERFEST STARTING AT 11AM! HofbrauhausChicago.com • 847.671.BREW (2739)

$9.95 per person

Lunch SpecialsMonday – Friday · 11am – 4pm

Giant Pork Sausage Baguette, Wednesday’s Special

Monday Currywurst: Grilled veal bratwurst topped with curry sauce, served with French fries

Tuesday

Beer Bratl: Roast pork topped with onion gravy, served with mashed potatoes, root vegetables

and fried onions

Wednesday Giant pork sausage on a baguette served

with sauerkraut and French fries

Thursday HB-Winter Salad: Mixed greens tossed in HB-Beer Vinaigrette, topped with warm sautéed shredded

chicken and pretzel croutons

Friday Beer-battered ocean cod, served with

homemade Bavarian potato salad and tartar sauce

Gratuity and tax not included. No substitutions, please.

847.671.BREW (2739) • HofbrauhausChicago.com • 5500 Park Place • Rosemont, IL 60018

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