Schlenkerla
Brewed by Heller-Bräu in Bamberg, Germany

Heller-Bräu
Bamberg, Germany
Smoked beer
1405 · brewery founded
The tavern dates back to 1405, when it was called Zum Blauen Löwen (At the Blue Lion). "Schlenkerla" means roughly "little dangler", reportedly after a brewer with a swinging walk. It still dries its malt over open fires, which gives the beer its smoky taste. The Trum family has run it for six generations.
Best known for
- Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Märzen
- Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Urbock
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