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Schlenkerla unfiltered Lagerbier on tap

Schlenkerla Unfiltered Lagerbier is a rare find on tap. Schlenkerla’s only non-smoke beer finally gets a chance to shine in this lovely newly rebuilt reopened Bierkeller. The crisp hoppy brew offers a slightly lower alcohol while providing a full flavor experience.

No Filter: Schlenkerla helles Lagerbier vs unfiltered helles Lagerbier

Schlenkerla is the most renowned of Rauchbier/Smoke beer breweries. They do brew a few non-smoke beers and this comparison is of their helles Lagerbier and the special edition unfiltered version of it.

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Schlenkerla (Heller) unfiltered helles Lagerbier

Schlenkerla's unfiltered helles Lagerbier is a surprisingly light smokey offering with a crisp hoppy palate and dry bitter finish.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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