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hofbrau

[hof-brou] /ˈhɒfˌbraʊ/

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noun

1.

an informal, German-style restaurant or tavern.

Origin of hofbrau

by shortening of Hofbrauhaus (< German: literally, court brewery), a typical name for such restaurants

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He had heard of the place and the praise of its hofbrau and Munich beers.

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He ordered a stein of hofbrau, and carried it into the main hall, which was just off the bar-room.

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