Schlenkerla Erle (Schwarzbier) on tap

Schlenkerla's Erle is the renowned smoke beer brewery's stellar take on a Schwarzbier with a rich roasty palate featuring a light complex smoke imparted by smoking the malt over alder wood. Sessionable at 4.2%, it's a another winner from Bamberg's best brewery.

Schlenkerla Erle (Schwarzbier) bottle

Schlenkerla's Erle is the renowned smoke beer brewery's stellar take on a Schwarzbier with a rich roasty palate featuring a light complex smoke imparted by smoking the malt over alder wood. Sessionable at 4.2%, it's a another winner from Bamberg's best brewery.

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A Rotbier by any other name wouldn’t taste like Schlenkerla

Schlenkerla is the most renowned of Rauchbier/Smoke beer breweries. Not only do the brew the world's most renowned Rauchbier/smoke beer, they have a great line-up of seasonal beers. They continue to push the brewing envelope and this new smoky Rotbier is yet another big winner. Schlenkerla Weichsel is the brewery's newest beer and is must have by any lover of beer.

Schlenkerla Weichsel (Rotbier) from gravity dispense barrel

Schlenkerla's Weichsel is the renowned smoke beer brewery's stellar take on a Rotbier with a rich fruity palate featuring light but firm smoke and a drier finish than the competition.

Schlenkerla Weichsel (Rotbier) bottle

Schlenkerla's Weichsel is the renowned smoke beer brewery's stellar take on a Rotbier with a rich fruity palate featuring light but firm smoke and a drier finish than the competition.

Schlenkerla Weichsel (Rotbier) on tap

Schlenkerla's Weichsel is the renowned smoke beer brewery's stellar take on a Rotbier with a rich fruity palate featuring light but firm smoke and a drier finish than the competition.

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The Schlenkerla vs Spezial Face-off: OT Period Schlenkerla Märzen vs Spezial Lager

Schlenkerla is the most renowned of Rauchbier/Smoke beer breweries. Town rival Spezial is the 2nd most famous but many feel it's better. This is a comparison of their flagships: Schlenkerla Märzen and Spezial Lager.

The Schlenkerla vs Spezial Face-off: Period 3 Replay Schlenkerla unfiltered Lager vs Spezial Ungespundet

Schlenkerla is the most renowned of Rauchbier/Smoke beer breweries. Town rival Spezial is the 2nd most famous but many feel it's better. This is a comparison of the special unfiltered version of Schlenkerla Lager vs Spezial Ungespundet

Schlenkerla Rauchweizen on tap

Schlenkerla's Rauchweizen truly combines the smoke of the brewery with classic Weissbier flavors. This on tap version is even drier than the bottled one. Definitely one to try when there!

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The Schlenkerla vs Spezial Face-off: Period 3 Schlenkerla Lager vs Spezial Ungespundet

Schlenkerla is the most renowned of Rauchbier/Smoke beer breweries. Town rival Spezial is the 2nd most famous but many feel it's better. This is a comparison of Schlenkerla Lager vs Spezial Ungespundet