Style: Rauchbier
ABV: 5.4%
Origin: Bamberg, Germany
Appearance: Deep brown with ruby highlights. Large light tan head with good retention and some nice lacing.
Aroma: Firewood/smoke aromas with some toasted, bready malts.
Flavor: Somewhat sweet toasted, bready malt flavors are overtaken by a smooth, complex smoke flavor which is pleasant and not overwhelming. Smoky, charred wood and charcoal flavors carry long into the aftertaste.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, moderate, light carbonation, smooth.
This is a fantastically crafted smoked beer. Pretty tasty on its own, but it pairs phenomenally with so many foods.
Link to product website: Aecht Schlenkerla