Written By Rachel Gyarmati We’re not sure about you, but we here at Hofbräuhaus Newport love an excellent origin story. Today’s story is about the humble stein, that, for the record, is anything but. Steins were initially brought about at the end of the 14th Century to combat the Bubonic Plague and the swarms of

By Rachel Gyarmati Fun fact: The original Hofbräuhaus was opened in Munich, Germany, in 1589. That’s over 400 years of fun, food, and celebration. The brewery has lasted through two world wars, plagues, and other disasters. Since WWII, it’s become a significant tourist attraction for Americans visiting Germany to experience authentic culture and food. Check

Written by Rachel Gyarmati Each year billions of people worldwide resolve to make goals for themselves when the new year comes around. Many will look with hope and determination as the calendar turns and write up resolutions and hopes for themselves. The German term for new year’s resolutions is Neujahrsvorsätze. Unfortunately, like us here in