Spaten

One of Germany’s most successful breweries, Spaten is deeply rooted in Munich’s venerable beer-brewing tradition, yet it remains modern and dynamic. Spaten has been a leading exporter of German beer for more than a century. We played a crucial role in establishing the present superior worldwide reputation for German beer. The basis of our continuously expanding export figures was a healthy pioneering spirit that led us to set up a network of committed import partners at an early date. Today people all over the world take pleasure in drinking original Spaten beers, not only in the neighbouring states of France, Austria and Switzerland, but also in Italy, Spain, Scandinavia and the United States.

German Purity Law
In 1516 Duke Wilhelm IV of Bavaria issued the so-called ‘Purity Law’, decreeing that from then on beer was only allowed to be brewed from malt, hops and water. Since then, Spaten has brewed its beers in strict adherence to the Purity Law – quality you can taste. The law is known as Reinheitsgebot.

The Raw Materials
The special quality of our beers is a matter of great concern to us. That is why we only use raw materials of the highest quality to produce our beers. Malt lends beer its richness of flavour and its colour. Malt for Spaten beers is obtained from barley grown primarily in Bavaria. We pay very close attention to the purity of its strain. Hops are the ‘soul’ of beer, lending the beer its distinctive bitter aroma. Our hops are grown in Hallertau situated north of Munich. They, too, are subject to stringent controls. Yeast supplies the fermentation that gives rise to alcohol and carbon dioxide. Spaten exclusively uses its own purebred strain of yeast. 90 percent of beer is made up of water. The water for our beers comes from our own deep wells and is especially noted for its purity.

Spaten Lager

ABV: 5.20%
Category: Imports
Food Pairing: Cuisine (German) Cheese (buttery; Brie, Gouda, Havarti, Swiss) General (Salad) Meat (Pork, Fish, She
Brewery: Spaten
Seasonal Availability: Year Round
Beverage Type: Munich Helles Lager

Golden in color with a well-balanced hop-flavor. The full rounded body is a superb balance between hops and a malty sweetness.

Spaten Munich Dunkel

ABV: 5.5
Category: Imports
Food Pairing: Cuisine (German) Meat (Smoked Meat, Game, Grilled Meat)
Seasonal Availability: Year Round
Beverage Type: Munich Dunkel Lager

A bottom fermented dark lager, uses roasted malt, and Hallertau hops to form its easily drinkable taste & appearance. ABV: 5.5%

Spaten Oktoberfest

ABV: 5.90%
Category: Imports
Food Pairing: Cuisine (German)
Brewery: Spaten
Seasonal Availability: Fall
Beverage Type: Marzen / Oktoberfest

Our Oktoberfest Beer, created in 1872, is the world’s first Oktoberfest beer, brewed for the greatest folk festival in the world. Every year, over and over again, countless Oktoberfest visitors share their enthusiasm about this beer. Amber in color. This medium bodied beer has achieved its impeccable taste by balancing the roasted malt flavor with the perfect amount of hops. Having a rich textured palate with an underlying sweetness true to tradition. Our Oktoberfest Beer, created in 1872, is the world’s first Oktoberfest beer, brewed for the greatest folk festival in the world. Every year, over and over again, countless Oktoberfest visitors share their enthusiasm about this beer. Flavor profile: Amber in color. This medium bodied beer has achieved its impeccable taste by balancing the roasted malt flavor with the perfect amount of hops. Having a rich textured palate with an underlying sweetness true to tradition.

Spaten Optimator

ABV: 7.20%
Category: Imports
Food Pairing: Cuisine (German) Cheese (buttery; Brie, Gouda, Havarti, Swiss, earthy; Camembert, Fontina) General (
Brewery: Spaten
Seasonal Availability: Year Round
Beverage Type: Doppelbock

The classic German dark beer, bottom fermented ‘Doppel Bock’. Flavor profile: Full bodied with a deep dark color and rich roasted malt flavor.

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