We are as proud as punch! At the traditional tapping of the Maibock in Hofbräuhaus Munich Our owner couple Stefan Kastner and Rina were presented with the Drijver of the Hofbräu-Humpen – an honorary prize that Hofbräu München awards once a year to special partners from the gastronomy and culture sectors.

And this year, the tankard went to Buchenhain. Why? Quite simply: for decades of commitment to Bavarian beer and pub culture, for genuine hospitality with heart – and for a place that demonstrates like no other how enjoyment, tradition, and joie de vivre go hand in hand.

A price that sets standards

The Hofbräu Tankard isn't just any old stein. Those who receive it represent exceptional quality, a spirit of partnership, and a genuine passion for Bavarian beer. The tankard was awarded during the festive Maibock tapping ceremony—with brass band music, strong beer, and a witty "O'zapft is!" (It's tapped!) in the Hofbräuhaus's Schwemme (swimming pool). And right in the center: Stefan Kastner and Rina den Drijver—honored for what defines the Waldgasthof Buchenhain: character, attitude, and a whole lot of passion.

Where the tankard is at home

If you'd like to admire the Hofbräu tankard up close, it's naturally been given a place of honor in our restaurant in southern Munich – right where the Hofbräu beer flows from the tap, the roast pork smells, and the large chestnuts rustle. So, just stop by, order a half-liter, and raise a glass – to Bavarian pub culture and the people who live it.

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