Schlenkerla is the most renowned of Rauchbier/Smoke beer breweries. They have a great line-up of seasonal beers and in this comparison, we look at their summery Kräusen and autumn Urbock.
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Heavyweight Championship of Beers: Round 6 Schlenkerla Fastenbier vs Kräusen
Schlenkerla is the most renowned of Rauchbier/Smoke beer breweries. They have a great line-up of seasonal beers and in this comparison, we look at their pre-Easter Fastenbier and autumn Urbock.
Heavyweight Championship of Beers: Round 5 Schlenkerla Urbock vs Fastenbier
Schlenkerla is the most renowned of Rauchbier/Smoke beer breweries. They have a great line-up of seasonal beers and in this comparison, we look at their pre-Easter Fastenbier and autumn Urbock.
Bamberg Beer & Food Tours
Beerwanderers offers guided walking tours to both the breweries in Bamberg and excursions to breweries in the countryside outside of town. Whether a walk or a country hike, Beerwanderers founder and Beer Hiking Bavaria author Rich Carbonara will be sure to get you to the best beers and local foods in the region.
Kronprinz Hoppy Jack
Kronprinz Hoppy Jack is a high octane craft beer with tons of hops in the mix.
Schlenkerla (Heller) Lagerbier
Schlenkerla's Lagerbier is a surprisingly light smokey offering with a crisp hoppy palate and dry bitter finish.
Schlenkerla (Heller) Rauchweizen
Schlenkerla's Rauchweizen truly combines the smoke of the brewery with classic Weissbier flavors. Somehow it works!
Schlenkerla (Heller) Fastenbier
Schlenkerla's Fastenbier is a treat for Lent, when you give up things but are evidently rewarded with amazing beer. It's a touch less smoky than their flagship Märzen with a nice hoppiness to hold it all together.
Dr. Bamberg & the Sandkerwa Side
Bamberg's Sandkerwa is the town's Folk Festival with water jousting on the river, make-shift Biergartens to enjoy Franconian food and lots of different beers from not only the town's many breweries but also quite a few regional ones.
Ambräusianum Bockbier
Ambräusianum's Bockbier is a fair example of the style with a rich malty palate and slightly bitter finish.