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Bereits seit über 475 Jahren wird hier am ehemaligen Steinweg, einer alten, überregional bedeutenden Handelsstraße, Bier gebraut. Eine der letzten von zu Beginn des 19. Jahrhunderts in der Straße noch nachweisbaren 22 Brauereien ist die Brauerei Spezial. Das Anwesen der Brauerei Spezial in der Oberen Königstraße 10 gilt als idealtypisches Beispiel für einen Braubetrieb des 16. Jahrhunderts.
Als Begründer der Braustätte gilt nach einer Urkunde aus dem Jahr 1536 der Büttner Linhard Großkopf, dessen Familie zu dieser Zeit noch mehrere weitere Braustätten am Steinweg besitzt. Der Name „Spezial“ taucht erstmals in Verbindung mit dem ehemaligen Besitzer Nikolas Delscher auf, der „Spicial genannt, eyn Bräuer und auch Büttner gewesten ist“. Er betreibt die Brauereigaststätte von 1631 bis zu seinem Tod im Jahr 1664. Seit 1898 ist die Brauerei Spezial im Besitz der Familie Merz. Der Braumeister Christian Merz führt das Unternehmen also bereits in der 4. Generation.
Als Begründer der Braustätte gilt nach einer Urkunde aus dem Jahr 1536 der Büttner Linhard Großkopf, dessen Familie zu dieser Zeit noch mehrere weitere Braustätten am Steinweg besitzt. Der Name „Spezial“ taucht erstmals in Verbindung mit dem ehemaligen Besitzer Nikolas Delscher auf, der „Spicial genannt, eyn Bräuer und auch Büttner gewesten ist“. Er betreibt die Brauereigaststätte von 1631 bis zu seinem Tod im Jahr 1664. Seit 1898 ist die Brauerei Spezial im Besitz der Familie Merz. Der Braumeister Christian Merz führt das Unternehmen also bereits in der 4. Generation.
7/10
Country ham, butterscotch, herbal, hints of dark soy sauce, dank, grassy. Medium sweetness builds up slowly. Thanks Stefan!
Tried
on 14 Apr 2018
at 01:03
8.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
Bocken varer lige til påske, påskesmagning på Spezial-Keller. Copper with a lasting off-white head. Rich malty aroma with pumpernickel, toffee, molasses and dried fruit, along with meaty smoke. Sweet malty flavour with smoked notes of ham and campfire, dried fruit and a touch of herbal hops.
Tried
on 24 Mar 2018
at 16:10
7.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draft at the source. Clearish deep amber color. Taste of medium smoke. Taste is strong smoke. Nice.
Tried
from Draft
on 10 Mar 2018
at 17:24
8/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
Draft at the source. Hazy yellow color, white ice cream cone head. Aroma of bready citrus. Taste is lightly peppery lemon. Tasty.
Tried
from Draft
on 10 Mar 2018
at 17:22
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draft at the source. Clear amber color. Soft smoke aroma. Taste is meaty smoke. Delicious.
Tried
from Draft
on 10 Mar 2018
at 17:21
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Score: 7 / 4 / 7 / 3 / 15
500 ml bottle bought in Bamberg, bb 29.03.18.
Copper-brownish, clear body, with a big, stable, fluffy, lacing, light beige head.
Aroma of burned wood, bacon, caramel, toast, dark bread, some cocoa, slight dark fruits.
Tastes similar, while a bit lighter.
Medium to light, slick mouthfeel, with an average carbonation.
Finishes quite soft, smokey, wooden, medium dry, a bit toasty, slightly bready.
Nice one. Very easy and balanced to drink, while also quite light, gets a bit watery towards the finish. Still a really refreshing, classic example of a Bamberger Rauchbier.
500 ml bottle bought in Bamberg, bb 29.03.18.
Copper-brownish, clear body, with a big, stable, fluffy, lacing, light beige head.
Aroma of burned wood, bacon, caramel, toast, dark bread, some cocoa, slight dark fruits.
Tastes similar, while a bit lighter.
Medium to light, slick mouthfeel, with an average carbonation.
Finishes quite soft, smokey, wooden, medium dry, a bit toasty, slightly bready.
Nice one. Very easy and balanced to drink, while also quite light, gets a bit watery towards the finish. Still a really refreshing, classic example of a Bamberger Rauchbier.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Mar 2018
at 20:52
7.9/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Score: 7 / 5 / 8 / 4 / 15
Draught at Spezial Keller, Bamberg.
Beautiful, deep copper, slightly hazy body, with a big, creamy, lacing, beige head.
Aroma of smoke, bacon, wood, caramel, toast, some cocoa, some dark fruits.
Tastes similar, while richer and very smooth.
Medium, oily mouthfeel, with a lively carbonation.
Finishes medium smoky, moderate roasty, a bit dry, subtly sweet, with smoked wood, toast, some cocoa.
Very nice. Just the right amount of smoke and not to sweet. Drinks really smooth and balanced. Not my favourite Rauchbock, but still a very lovely example.
Draught at Spezial Keller, Bamberg.
Beautiful, deep copper, slightly hazy body, with a big, creamy, lacing, beige head.
Aroma of smoke, bacon, wood, caramel, toast, some cocoa, some dark fruits.
Tastes similar, while richer and very smooth.
Medium, oily mouthfeel, with a lively carbonation.
Finishes medium smoky, moderate roasty, a bit dry, subtly sweet, with smoked wood, toast, some cocoa.
Very nice. Just the right amount of smoke and not to sweet. Drinks really smooth and balanced. Not my favourite Rauchbock, but still a very lovely example.
Tried
on 03 Feb 2018
at 16:40
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Score: 8 / 4 / 8 / 4 / 16
Draught at Spezial Keller, Bamberg.
Golden, medium hazy body, with a big, fluffy, lacing off-white head.
Aroma of bread, honey, grains, flowers, citrus, some fresh herbs, some biscuit.
Tastes pretty similar, creamy and juicy.
Medium, oily mouthfeel, with an average carbonation.
Finishes smooth, moderate sweet, a bit bitter, grainy, grassy, floral, bready, a bit herbal.
Tasty. Perfectly balanced, smooth and very quaffable. Creamy balance, with the typical aromas of the style, but with a lot of depth. Perfect unfiltered Lager.
Draught at Spezial Keller, Bamberg.
Golden, medium hazy body, with a big, fluffy, lacing off-white head.
Aroma of bread, honey, grains, flowers, citrus, some fresh herbs, some biscuit.
Tastes pretty similar, creamy and juicy.
Medium, oily mouthfeel, with an average carbonation.
Finishes smooth, moderate sweet, a bit bitter, grainy, grassy, floral, bready, a bit herbal.
Tasty. Perfectly balanced, smooth and very quaffable. Creamy balance, with the typical aromas of the style, but with a lot of depth. Perfect unfiltered Lager.
Tried
on 03 Feb 2018
at 16:31
8.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle fresh from the brewery from my man Chuwy. Been waiting years to try this. Great smoke nose, bit of ester, smoked salmon. Balanced, mild, hides alcohol so well, much less smoky than Schlenkerla but lovely malt flavors. Great.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Jan 2018
at 01:55
7/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Jan 2018
at 23:00