Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Urbock

Brewed by Brauerei Heller
Style: Smoked
Bamberg, Bayern, Germany

(Draught at Hilpeä Hauki on 2008-06-27) Deep brown with hints of red. Bid slightly tan head that did not last quite long. Smoke and tar in nose. Full oily palate with light carbonation. Lots of smoke in taste. Some salty liquorice. Hints of dried plum. Slightly sweet. Hops. Bitter aftertaste.

Thin whisp of a head, nut brown ale color. Dark rich flavors help to balance out the smoke. Goes great with roasted or cured meats and nuts. At first you think the smoke is going to be overwhelming but it always seems to be in the background adding to the complexity of the beer. Very well made and very consistant. Something I would think in this style of beer to be very difficult. Though widely available locally a rare beer. Would like to see this in a cork enclosed 750ml for aging.

This dark brown ale poured with a thin beige head, eliciting a strong smoky aroma. The flavor is quite malty with extreme smokiness and a dry bitter finish.

Dam this is tasty shit. Smells of smoked salmon and maple bacon. Pours with little head, copper/burnt orange color with some cloudiness. The aroma alone is enough for my score. but the taste all the way to the party this stuff has on my palate is just delicious. good thing i stocked up!

Gravity from wooden cask at Schlenkerla Tavern in Bamberg (many times over the years). It took me 10 years after my first visit in 85 to manage to get back to Bamberg at the right time of year to try the big brother of the regular Marzen beer that I had fallen in love with. On a cold crisp winter’s night in Frankonia, this amazing warming beer really comes into it’s own. Bursting with a multitude of luscious flavours, dominated by the incredible smokiness that I lust for. I’m going back this winter and I can’t wait!

Ok so I really REALLY dislike this style of beer. I could see cooking with it, but drinking liquid ham is not appetizing to me. I will give an average score across the board due to the fact that this is probably a great beer of the style...but not for me.

Pours dark brown with a large tan head. Aroma of smoked ham, a little caramel. Flavor is slightly sweet. A little too much smokey meat for me, I prefer the wheat one.

This beer has a strong, smoked pork aroma, very similar to a jar of bacon bits. The flavor is more like a char-grilled beef, one which is cooked on the well done side. Very tasty.