HOP INTO SPRING AT HOFBRÄUHAUS CHICAGO
Celebrate Warmer Weather with a Variety of Easter Festivities, Seasonal Brews and More
Hofbräuhaus Chicago, the 20,000-square-foot German microbrewery, restaurant and beer hall located in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, will hop into spring with a variety of new offerings including seasonal spring brews, an Easter Kinderfest on April 14 and a special Easter Sunday brunch buffet on April 21.
To pair with its authentic German fare, Hofbräuhaus Chicago will introduce three spring beers brewed in March, April and May. “Märzen,” a rich amber beer with a smooth and drinkable malt flavor, will be available throughout the month of March. In April, guests can enjoy Hofbräuhaus Chicago’s “Royal Export,” a pale, flavorful and malty brew. These seasonal brews will join the three beers brewed onsite and offered year-round at Hofbräuhaus Chicago: Lager, Hefe Weizen and Dunkel.
To celebrate the arrival of each new seasonal beer, Hofbräuhaus Chicago continues “First Thirst-Days” the first Thursday of every month. Brewmaster Rob Hunter will host a small keg tapping ceremony at 7 p.m., providing visitors with more information about the seasonal beer, free samples of the new brew and brewery tours upon request. April’s “Royal Export First Thirst-Day” will be held on Thursday, April 4.
Hofbräuhaus Chicago will continue its seafood specials during Lent now through April 20 featuring a rotating selection of options. Additionally, the restaurant will offer a special Friday Fish Fry with $5 half-liters with the purchase of a fish fry meal every Friday throughout Lent. Daily seafood specials will be available for lunch and dinner and will feature:
Salmon Burger
House-made salmon burger served with pretzel bun, arugula, mozzarella cheese and French fries
Oven Baked Flounder
Breaded flounder filets with ratatouille and rise
German Rollmops
Pickled herring fillets with German potatoes and a yogurt sauce
Trout “Miller Style”
Whole trout lightly floured and baked with parsley potatoes
Seafood Stuffed Filets
White fish filets stuffed with crab meat, sautéed green asparagus and risotto
Salmon Meat Ball
Salmon meat ball with Dijon lemon sauces and wild rice
Hofbräuhaus Chicago’s guests can kick off Easter early with the restaurant’s Easter Kinderfest, Sunday, April 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The restaurant will offer fun for the whole family including a magician, pinwheel decorating, face painting and meet and greets with the Easter Bunny.
The Easter fun will continue Sunday, April 21 with Hofbrauhaus’ Easter Sunday brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance for photos with guests from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The entire family is invited to enjoy the buffet featuring both American and traditional German specialties such as a both German and mashed potatoes, a carving station featuring mustard glazed pork roast and bourbon honey glazed ham, a German Crepe station and more.
Hofbräuhaus Chicago is located at 5500 Park Place in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district. Valet parking is available for a minimal charge. Parking is also available in the nearby parking garage (free with validation). For reservations and more information, call 847-671-BREW (2739) or visit hbchicago.com.
