Caramelly, roasty, malty and smooth

Bread. Light bodied and malty

Malty, caramelly, bitter and bready

Grassy, citrusy and bitter

Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6

500mL bottle, pours a clear golden with a small white head. Nose has an old furniture-like character to the malt, with pleasant metallic notes, and crisp bready malt. Flavour is much the same, with old bready malt, a biting crispness, and gentle bitterness on the finish. Nicely constructed; something different for Schlenkerla.

Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Beautiful copper with a tall white head. The aroma doesn’t show much smoke but it’s much more apparent in the flavor. But, it’s not a smoke powerhouse, just a nice light smoke profile. After that, there is grain, some earthy hops and slight caramel. Medium to full bodied. Finish has a light smoke note and spicy hops. I’m not a big smoked beer fan, but the smoked malt is expertly balanced and not overwhelming. A lovely beer.

Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 7

Bottle at home. Beautiful little keller with underlying smoky notes both in aroma and taste. It’s apparent right away at the first smell/sip but it remains in the background throughout, supporting the malt character. Lovely.

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Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Bottle from Beerdome. Nice smoked aroma, malt, smoked ham, ash, some caramel. Moderate sweet and bitter. Medium body. Great as always from Heller-Bräu.