Beer Near Munich | 13 Guides

While Munich's beer halls are legendary, some of Bavaria's most authentic beer experiences lie in the surrounding countryside—monastery breweries where monks have perfected recipes for centuries, village Gasthäuser with house-brewed specialties, and beer gardens perched on alpine lakes with views of snow-capped peaks. Our guides take you to the historic breweries of Andechs and Weihenstephan, reveal lesser-known gems where you'll drink alongside farmers and factory workers, and explain the regional beer styles that vary from village to village. This is beer culture as locals live it, not the tourist version.