 notalush (2034), Rawn-kawn-kohma, New York, USA
Oct 5, 2007
Another beer on the long list of "I can’t believe I haven’t rated it yet" beers - lovely brown pour with a creamy head - that unmistakable schlenkerla smokemalt aroma, with all it’s woody, earthy complexities is in this one in full force (probably the strongest smoke aroma out of all their beers), with a soft sweetness behind it that reminds me of roasting marshmallows over an open fire - smooth, creamy mouthfeel - smoky and woody, with a crisp bitterness that is surprising, but well-integrated - caramel and roasted nuts, with some caramelized sugar sweetness that the bitterness balances out well - long-lingering smoke and oak in the finish - I love this beer.
ckau (13), north east, Maryland, USA
Sep 6, 2008 Wow, I feel like I’m drinking in a meat smoker. Incredible smoke aroma is almost overpowering. The beer is smooth, clear witha dark amber hue. Head was big and fluffy but reduced quickly. For my first rauchbier this beer makes you think during every sip. Good example of the style.
carruthm (391), Seattle, Washington, USA
Sep 4, 2008 V - clear dark brown with a small head and little to zero lace.
A - Similar aroma to that of the marzen, with a highly smoky, sausage aroma.
T - smooth, creamy, malty with smoke aspects.
P - Pretty smooth.
lb4lb (1388), Austin, Texas, USA
Sep 2, 2008 Bottle from Beerlando. Thanks!
Pours dark brownish, clear with a tan head. Smell is smoky, juicy meat. Taste is surprisingly hoppy for a smoked beer with balanced malt and a slightly overpowering smokiness. Pretty smoky, but not too, too much. Thin mouthfeel that detracts. Too watery. Not bad, but I liked the Marzen quite a bit better.
robinvboyer (999), Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, Canada
Sep 2, 2008 Soooooooooo smoky. Aroma of smoky burnt malts, smoked bacon, and lots of plain campfire smoke. A great thick mouthfeel, some amazing maltiness, and it mingles so well with the smoke, man this is really a treat, just seems to be more complete than its cousin the Marzen.
Bierkrug (12), Mackenrodt, Germany
Sep 1, 2008 A rare beer for sure. Its smokey flavor is natural and makes for a great extra to a steak or barbque. Its had to drink many of them and it does not mix well. But a must try for sure.
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