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Aecht Schlenkerla Fastenbier 3.89 131

Aecht Schlenkerla Fastenbier

Percentile
99
overall
Brewed by Brauerei Heller
Style: Smoked

Bamberg, Bayern, Germany

bottling
unknown

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
1313.95/5.03.89/5.0Spring5.5%99.3Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein
Commercial Description:
The Original Schlenkerla Lentbeer is an unfiltered smokebeer, brewed according to the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516. Bottom-fermenting yeast gives the reddish brown lentbeer a natural cloudiness. Its smokey aroma is already noticeable in the smell, combined with a fine hoppy note. In the drink the fullbodied, highly drinkable lentbeer shows its strong malty flavour, rounded up with the smokey taste and a light bitterness. Due to the nourishing yeast, the Original Schlenkerla Lentbeer has the "Brotzeit already included" (German word for afternoon snack). Served / Sold: - Only during lent from Ash Wednesday to Easter - Only from the wooden keg at the Schlenkerla Data: Original Gravity: 14.5% Alcohol: 5.5% EBU: 32
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 ChristianScheffel (4632), Odense, Denmark
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/514/20
Apr 9, 2009  
Red amber with a big and firm and lasting white head. Aroma of malt and meaty smoke with a hint of hops. Big and malty flavour with some smoke.


 bconley (351), Fern Park, Florida, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/515/20
Apr 9, 2009  
On Tap at redlight. Oh HELL I love this brewery. Again it’s like liquid smoked ham. Not too thick, really nice hazy color. Tastes smokey, but not nearly as much as I thought it would be. This was awesome.


 nuplastikk (1222), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/105/517/20
Apr 8, 2009  
Imperial pint at Three Floyds brewpub. Brown-amber color. Hardcore smoky aroma brings me back to Bamberg. All out smoky taste laced with some crisp hops. Thick on the palate, closest to the Maarzen Id say Schlenkerla-wise, bit a unique creature unto itself. Oh so easy and pleasurable to drink, what a beer!


 GodOfThunder (878), Orlando, Florida, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/515/20
Apr 6, 2009  
Special thanks to Redlight for getting this for us. My favorite rauchbier. Strong smell like a smoked meat market. Flavor is malty and smoked, but not super overpowering. Fantastic balance and drinkability. Amazing beer.


 thewolf (5822), Kolding, Denmark
2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
2/104/54/103/57/20
Apr 6, 2009  
Tap @ Ølbaren, Cph.
Pours golden dark with a duper, creamy, off-white head. Good looks. Aroma has burnt meat, smoke (pretty gross). Fair mouthfeel. Flavour is sweet, sticky, rotten and smoky meat, light fish and light bitterness. Better than most Schlenkerla, but still terrible.


 tmoreau (597), Lombard, Illinois, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/516/20
Mar 27, 2009  
Lager glass served at the Bavarian Lodge Lisle, IL. Poured a cloudy, brown tone, with a foamy, off white head that reduced to a small ring, and left some sticky lacing. The aroma was immediately campfire smoke and sausage, along with some toasty malt. The flavor was a similar profile with the smoke having a little more of a burnt/char nature. The presence of a medium dryness was also evident in the flavor and finish. Medium bodied, with a lively carbonation. Not too familiar with Smoked Beers and Rauchbiers, but this one was interesting and flavorful.


 Gethinbeer (1006), Nova Scotia, Canada
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Mar 26, 2009  
On tap. Deep mahogany colour with a great tan head.Smoky camp fire aroma with hints of malt. The beer is rich with sweet berries. Strong smoked ale, which starts and finishes in a rich tasty, smoked glass of goodness.


 henrikb (1303), Aarhus, Denmark
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Mar 26, 2009  
Draft - Very creamy lasting beige head, beautiful chestnut body; Light fresh meaty smoked excellent fresh nose; Very fresh bitter excellent body; Long fresh finish, lots of fresh bitterness, very balanced smoky aroma. Fantastic beer and very very drinkable!



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