When things that were popular in the 1980s make a comeback, it isn’t always good news. Some fashion choices and musical acts should remain in that decade. This particular return, however, is a very welcome one as far as I’m concerned. If you’re as old as me, you may remember Hofmeister and George the Bear. Well they’re back!
Following a 13-year hiatus, it’s time to follow the bear once more. After such a long hibernation, George must be feeling thoroughly refreshed and that takes us nicely to Hofmeister itself.
It has been brought back as a 5% ABV Helles lager. Brewed in Bavaria and in line with the 1516 Reinheitsgebot Beer Purity Law, this is one very refreshing reboot.
It’s clear that great care has been taken to revive the much-loved brand. Indeed, it is produced by a fourth-generation, family-owned brewery on the edge of Ebersberger Forest in Bavaria.
Hofmeister is slow brewed using natural mineral water and locally-grown hops and barley. As well as boasting good quality ingredients, it’s made at a cooler temperature than most other beers. The result is a light and very enjoyable lager with subtle flavours.
It’s reminiscent of some of the fine beers I enjoyed during my A-Level German exchange to Bavaria. I took all aspects of the trip seriously – well it would have been rude not to show respect to a regional speciality.
It’s great to see Hofmeister back and with a fantastic new taste to boot. In short, it’s a comeback that I will quite literally drink to.
You can buy 12 bottles for £19.99 or 24 for £39.99 and, for a limited time, get free delivery with promo code FTBHOF17 at checkout while 2017 stocks last.
Here’s your chance to win everything in the picture above. Namely, 12 bottles of Hofmeister, one Party Like a Bear-Varian Jacket (one size), one bottle opener and two pint glasses. Very nice too.
Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. As always, you can use as many of the entry methods as you like, but please note that you must be a UK resident over 18 years of age. Good luck!
Disclosure: this is a collaborative post.
Comments
I would share this with my son in law
I don’t know if ‘sharing’ would be an option in our house – with my hubby & son I might get a sip !!
Share it with my son
share ? nopers
With my partner. Or at least, I would watch her drink it.
My fiance Allan,as he’s a lover of Beer x
when it comes to beer sharing is a no no
i would share with my best mate x
Would share with my OH
share with my husband
i would share with my husband x
My Hubby and son
My husband though sadly I can’t say he’s a bear of a man or called George
i would be sharing with my hubby….if he is extra nice to me!!! lol x
I’d share it with me and..and…ah I can’t do it! It’s all mine
My husband.
I would love to share my Hofmeister with Ant and Dec, BUT will probably end up sharing with my lovely hubby instead! lol
My dad and husband would be really happy if I shared these with them.
my best friend – who loves beer
I would be kind enough to share with my husband.
with my husband x
I know the girlies and I would be rocking these together! We are off to a 80’s 90’s and 00’s festival next year so could knock a few of these back on one of our get togethers!
My nephew Michael.
My Hubby would love these & he might share with me!
id share it with my dad because i got my love of beer from him
I would share with my husband and son
My son in law if he hangs my pictures up for me.
I would share with my lovely husband Paul :o)
Who would I share my Hoffmeister with? Well, noone of course, The bear is not for sharing 🙂
My dad for sure x
I would share with my husband and sons
great giveaway
Would have to share with my partner .. couldn’t keep it all to myself …. could I????? 🙂
I would share it with my husband who loves Hofmeister beer!
No one
I would share with my husband
My partner and son and law would have to fight over it lol
Elvis Presley and James Dean
Hubby would definitely be sharing this with me.
Would share it with the family at Xmas
I’d love to share with my partner
I would share with me, myself and I
my son
Id share with my other half. Hes just started a new job and is having information overload! It would be nice to be able to share and have a de stress
With my husband!
I would share with my hubby
I’d share them with some mates. I don’t think we’ve had a Hofmeister since the 80’s!
I’d share it with my husband and sons.
I never share beer
Share? What is this share you talk of?
Yes please
with my lodger. We have been housemates for two years and so far so good with sharing beer x
Definitely my hubby and family over christmas
My partner and my best friends xx
If I won this lovely prize I would share with my hubby, because he’s a big fan.
Would have to be my partner
I would share them with my husband
I would share them (reluctantly) with my husband.
My other half and friends coming over for Christmas!
I’d give it as a gift to my lovely brother !
I think it’d probably be asking my partner if he’d share with me lol
Would love to win and share with my husband
Me myself & I
Our next-door neighbour who will give you hand to do anything even though he works long hours as a nurse BUT will not accept any payment unless it’s food/drink related. We are always baking and make him something when we do, so this would be lovely to share with him.
I would share this with my sons and my sister
Sorry, no sharing. Mine all mine!
My boyfriend
I’d give it all to my husband coz I’m a good wife like that 😀
My father in law to be
Hubby for our wedding anniversary on thurs
I would share with hubby 🙂 thanks for the chance 🙂
With my husband
With my partner x
My besties!!
Share? pfffft.
My husband 🙂
My boyfriend – he’d love this!
I wouldn’t share it at all – I’d give it all to my husband.
My hubby
My Dad for sure! 🙂
Oh it would have to be my uncle as he has been amazing and been here for my 3 kids all year after we were in a bad car accident while in a taxi, i couldnt have got thru it without him
My other half Sean would love if I won this, so I’d share with him
With my best friend 😀 xxx
family over the Christmas period
I’d share this with my son and his mates
I would share it with my dad.
My fab hard working husband
I would give this prize to my Husband. He went to the German Beer festival in September and spent most of the time drinking this beer. He’d be well chuffed!
I would share with my friends on girls night!
My partner:-)
Family and friends.