Augustiner Edelstoff is a helles beer that is crisp, refreshing and bright gold in colour. This is a world class beer that’s made with only water, barley and hops, in accordance with German purity laws. Drinkers can expect understated notes of cut grass, herbs, sweet malts and a moderate level of bitterness. Combine this with its light bodiedness and delicate carbonation, and you have all the makings of a fantastic lager with a smooth mouthfeel.
This Munich-style Helles beer is a great accompaniment to southern German such as cuisine soft pretzels, German sausages or salads. The “Helles” type of beer gets its name from the German word “Hell” meaning light or pale. Where is Augustiner Edelstoff from? The brewery that brews this lager is considered to be Munich’s oldest independent brewery and was founded in 1328 by Augustinian monks. This means not only are you drinking a fine lager, you’re also sampling an authentic piece of German history.
