Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Marzen

Tasting Note:

• Appearance: Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Märzen has a deep amber color with a reddish hue. It has a thick, creamy head that clings to the glass.
• Aroma: The aroma of Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Märzen is dominated by smoke. It has notes of smoked meat, bacon, and campfire. There are also hints of caramel, chocolate, and nuts.
• Palate: The flavor of Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Märzen is full-bodied and smoky. It has a slightly sweet and smoky flavor with hints of caramel, chocolate, and nuts. The smoke flavor is well-balanced and not overpowering.
• Finish: The finish is long and smoky. The smoke flavor lingers on the palate, but it is not too intense.

Overall, Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Märzen is a unique and flavorful beer. It is perfect for those who enjoy smoked beers. It is a great beer to pair with grilled meats, smoked cheeses, or desserts.

Food Pairing:

Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Marzen’s smoky character presents exciting pairing possibilities! Here are some delicious options to enhance your experience:

Savory:

• BBQ and Grilled Meats: The beer’s smoke complements the smokiness of grilled chicken, ribs, sausages, and brisket. The sweetness balances the richness of the meat, while the carbonation cuts through the fat.
• Smoked Cheeses: The smoky notes of the beer find a perfect partner in smoked cheddar, Gouda, or Gruyère. The caramel and chocolate hints in the beer complement the cheese’s nuttiness, while the creamy texture contrasts with the beer’s body.
• Rich, Spicy Dishes: The sweetness and subtle spice of the beer stand up to the heat of chili, Thai curries, or jerk chicken. The sweetness balances the spice, while the creamy texture soothes the palate.
• Lentil Salads: The smoky beer adds depth and complexity to lentil salads with walnuts, cranberries, and feta. The sweetness balances the tanginess of the salad dressing, while the carbonation brightens the flavors.

Sweet:

• Chocolate Desserts: The beer’s sweetness and subtle smoke play beautifully with the bitterness of dark chocolate cake or brownies. The creamy texture enhances the cake’s richness, while the carbonation cleanses the palate for next bite.
• Spiced Pears or Figs: Poached pears or figs with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg echo the beer’s spice character. The sweetness of the fruit balances the beer’s richness, while the warmth creates a luxurious pairing.
• Caramel Popcorn or Nuts: Caramel popcorn or roasted nuts with a smoky touch pair well with the beer’s caramel and chocolate hints. The sweetness balances the beer’s smokiness, while the textures offer a fun contrast.

• Avg Price (ex-tax)
• $ 8 / 500ml

Smoked malt and smoked beer have been around at least for 5,000 years, and in Central Europe presumably all beers had smoky flavor. When drinking an Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier, one has in effect a piece of beer history with every swallow!

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Awards

• Gold medal at the 2020 Indie Beer Cup (Costa Rica). Silver was awarded to Schlenkerla Eiche double bock.
• Winner at the 2019 specialties competition of the Nuremberg metropolitan area
• Gold medal at the 2017 Stockholm whiskey and beer festival as best dark lager
• 2016: gold medal at the “World Beer Idol” competition
• Gold medal winner 2015 Australian Beer Awards (silver for Schlenkerla wheat, bronze for Schlenkerla Urbock)
• Silver medal winner at the 2014 Australian Beer Awards (Gold was awarded to Schlenkerla Wheat)
• Gold medal at the 2013 Stockholm beer festival
• Gold medal at the 2012 Stockholm beer festival
• Winner at the 2011 specialties competition of the Nuremberg metropolitan area
• Silver medal winner at the 2010 Australian Beer Awards (Gold was not awarded)
• Silver medal winner at the 2009 BrewNZ Beer Awards
• Schlenkerla Smokebeer voted as “Imported beer of the festival” at CAMRA London Drinker Beer Festival 2009
• silver medal winner at the International Australian Beer Festival 2009 (gold was not awarded)
• gold medal winner at the Stockholm beer festival 2007 and 2008
• listed as unique culinary delight in the October 2006 issue of the Playboy Magazine (USA)
• 2005: Schlenkerla Smokebeer is one of the 30 best culinary specialties in Germany in the magazine “Der Feinschmecker“
• 2005: Ranked amongst the Top 50 beers in the US magazine Men’s Health as “weirdest beer of the world”.
• Winner in the quality contest Helsinki / Finland in the year 2000
• Gold Award at the “Stockholm Beer Festival” in the year 1999
• Gold Medal at the “World Beer Cup” (USA) in 1996
• CMA Honor Award for 20 years of constant premium quality in the year 2003
• Every year since 1983 the CMA Quality Award.
• Great DLG Award in Gold in the years 1984, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2012