I actually moaned about having a smoky bacon beer in my subscription when it came but get this, in the 3-4 years since I get one every single Xmas because I grew to love this taste!
Very intense aroma, if you’re not in the mood for it can remind you of ashtrays but on the right day is interesting and decent flavour
Rated 4 out of 5
27-10-2020
Noel –
You either love this or hate it, a marmite of beers if you will. For me, the smokey base is a winner and a lovely thickness that goes down so smooth.
Rated 5 out of 5
15-09-2020
Wayne –
Rated 5 out of 5
07-09-2020
Kjeld –
Rated 4 out of 5
29-08-2020
Shakeel –
Such a unique beer. Not much of a lager fan, but this one is special, the smokiness is tremendous.
Rated 2 out of 5
23-08-2020
Gary –
too smokey for me.
Rated 5 out of 5
19-08-2020
Phil –
Brilliant and Crazy idea smoked beer. Smells so smokey, like a smoked cheese. It tastes slightly less smokey but still there. It’s really my jam that for sure.
Rated 5 out of 5
08-08-2020
Andy –
First time drinking a Marzen and enjoyed the smokey flavour
Rated 4 out of 5
06-08-2020
James –
Its like drinking a smoked sausage… in a good way… lovely.
Rated 1 out of 5
04-08-2020
luke –
this was like driniking a liquid bbq never again
Rated 5 out of 5
02-08-2020
Adam –
Lovely and smoky.
Rated 4 out of 5
27-07-2020
Joseph –
A classic smokey flavour
Rated 4 out of 5
26-07-2020
Stewart –
such a interesting beer, unique style ,distinctive taste
Rated 5 out of 5
21-07-2020
Shaun –
Cracking beer! I took this to drink on a night camping in Scotland. It was like a liquid campfire! I can’t understate how smokey this is!
Rated 4 out of 5
21-07-2020
Greg –
This was more smokey than I expected but had little else going on, which I think was a little bit of a missed opportunity. It was a bit like Bavarian smoked cheese or ham in a bottle. Without the cheese or ham! Great maltiness actually. Would definitely drink again. If you’re curious, definitely do it!
Rated 4 out of 5
21-07-2020
Greg –
Rated 3 out of 5
21-07-2020
Edward –
Nice, different too!
Rated 5 out of 5
19-07-2020
Andy –
Always in my order, can’t beat a genuine smoked German beer!
Rated 4 out of 5
18-07-2020
Martin –
Like a kipper in glass
Rated 4 out of 5
16-07-2020
Roger –
Burnt potato and smokey
Rated 4 out of 5
16-07-2020
Chris –
Bang! Smoke, right there. Won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but if you think smokey beer is a a style you might like, this is a banger. Not sure? Give it a go, it’s different for sure.
Rated 5 out of 5
10-07-2020
Edward –
The best smoked beer out there – perfect round a campfire!
Rated 4 out of 5
08-07-2020
Marc –
Odd but a great novelty.
Rated 5 out of 5
06-07-2020
Stephen –
Great smoky taste
Rated 5 out of 5
06-07-2020
Emma –
Usual pub fav, glad to have found it to buy. Very unusual smoked flavour though that might not be to everyone’s taste.
Rated 5 out of 5
06-07-2020
John –
The OG rauchbier and the smoked beer most people will first discover and never try again. It’s not for everyone tasting a beer that tastes like Frazzles but if you’ve acquired the taste this is the pedigree beer you are going to return to time and time again.
Rated 4 out of 5
04-07-2020
Paul –
Smokey and tasty, pretty good
Rated 3 out of 5
03-07-2020
liam –
Interesting. Smokey.
Rated 3 out of 5
28-06-2020
Steve –
Very smoky
Rated 3 out of 5
27-06-2020
James –
Like opening a bag of smokey bacon crips. Very smokey, dark beer
Rated 4 out of 5
26-06-2020
Mat –
Lovely beer, really balanced smokey flavour
Rated 2 out of 5
24-06-2020
James –
Better than expected but still not massive fan of this. Ok if you enjoy the burnt/ash taste but not my cup of tea
Rated 5 out of 5
21-06-2020
Chris –
One of my favourites, really hits hard with the smoke.
Rated 5 out of 5
17-06-2020
Russ –
So different, lovely suprise taste. Would be great to cook with.
Rated 3 out of 5
14-06-2020
Diana –
Dark, nutty, and VERY smoky. Try with caution!
Rated 4 out of 5
09-06-2020
darren –
Really nice smokey nose on this. Perfect for a summers evening around a campfire!
Rated 5 out of 5
08-06-2020
Alex –
Rated 5 out of 5
05-06-2020
Aron –
Completely different to other lagers, great smokey flavour.
Rated 5 out of 5
03-06-2020
Luke –
A taste like I have never experienced before. Certainly smoked, like a German smoked cheese. An acquired taste but has to be tried.
Rated 4 out of 5
02-06-2020
Iain –
Lovely
Rated 5 out of 5
02-06-2020
Adam –
Just absolutely fantastic. Completely different to anything you have tried before and so worth it. An aquire taste but absolutely scrumptious. I would even say this is my new favourite. Smoked cheese notes which sounds weird but tastes amazing!
Rated 4 out of 5
01-06-2020
Chris –
Rated 4 out of 5
31-05-2020
Simon –
Rated 3 out of 5
31-05-2020
Ben –
Definite smokey taste but not much more. Would be nice with cheese and pickles.
Rated 4 out of 5
27-05-2020
Ali –
An unusual experience that got better as it went on. Smokey.
Rated 5 out of 5
24-05-2020
Bethany –
Had this beer loads of times, love nearly all beers from this German brewery, definitely an acquired taste but I just love the smokeyness!
Rated 5 out of 5
22-05-2020
Hugh –
A dark and very smokey flavoured rauchbier, excellent beer.
Rated 2 out of 5
30-04-2020
Craig –
Rated 5 out of 5
11-04-2020
james –
If you’re looking for more in a beer with an underlying atmospheric smokey taste this is most definitely it ++A.
Rated 4 out of 5
13-03-2020
Nicholas –
I’ve been dying to try a rauchbier for such a long time. It pours a deep dark ruby and smells beautifully smokey and malty. It doesn’t disappoint, it’s like smokey barbecued bread. There’s nothing here I can find fault with. Bamberg is definitely on my beer bucket list.
Rated 5 out of 5
21-01-2020
Scott –
Fantastic loved the smokeiness of this. Will buy
Rated 4 out of 5
29-11-2019
Jack –
Used 75% of this to cook a chilli with, the rest was enjoyed by the wife
Rated 4 out of 5
26-11-2019
Aidan –
Smoky bacon
Rated 3 out of 5
17-11-2019
David –
Very smokey beer, tastes like BBQ
Rated 3 out of 5
06-11-2019
Nicholas –
Very smoky and I think it would be great in a steak pie
Rated 5 out of 5
16-10-2019
Samuel –
Very smokey and dark, a real treat
Rated 4 out of 5
28-09-2019
David –
Rated 5 out of 5
27-09-2019
Will –
My wife hated it, but I found this beer really delicious. Smokey flavour not to all tastes.
Rated 5 out of 5
20-09-2019
Fabio –
Love this so much! Everytime.
Rated 5 out of 5
11-09-2019
Jared –
5*
Rated 4 out of 5
14-08-2019
Mark –
Best drink when there is a nip in the air
Rated 5 out of 5
10-08-2019
Marco –
If you like strong (!) smokey flavor, this is the beer you want to drink. It’s fantastic, one of my favorits! However, I do not recommend it for people who do not like smoked beers.
Rated 3 out of 5
05-07-2019
mark –
first of this style i’ve tried…going to search more out!!
Rated 5 out of 5
05-05-2019
Dustin –
Great smoked beer, such a nice nutty and hickory taste. Goes well with food, but the nose is amazing all by itself
Rated 4 out of 5
24-04-2019
Paul B –
A really solid smoked ale. There’s nothing subtle about the smokiness but that’s welcome!
Rated 5 out of 5
21-11-2018
Eric –
I’ve got to rate this 5, as it’s one of my favourites. Love the Rauch. I rate this above the Weizen & the Fest bier.
Rated 5 out of 5
10-10-2018
Kevin –
Rated 4 out of 5
02-09-2018
Lee –
I really rate the Schlenkerla dark smoked beers. This isn’t as good as the Urbock but it’s still a lovely beer. I found it tastes better if not too chilled, just chilled lightly.
Rated 5 out of 5
22-08-2018
Mark –
An all-time favourite beer
Rated 5 out of 5
03-01-2018
Rob –
Rated 1 out of 5
15-08-2017
Aaron –
Rated 2 out of 5
18-07-2017
Ben –
Rated 5 out of 5
23-06-2017
Chris –
Oddly satisfying. The smokiest beer I have ever had. The taste may be unusal but definitely gorgeous.
Rated 1 out of 5
05-03-2017
Scott –
Rated 1 out of 5
16-01-2017
Kathy –
Rated 1 out of 5
25-10-2016
Robin –
Rated 4 out of 5
03-10-2016
Tara –
Rated 3 out of 5
21-09-2016
Antonio –
Rated 4 out of 5
06-09-2016
Fred –
Rated 4 out of 5
16-08-2016
Adam –
Rated 1 out of 5
12-08-2016
Susan –
If I could score this beer a zero I would. Wrong on many levels. Never want this again.
Rated 3 out of 5
09-08-2016
Jack –
Rated 4 out of 5
28-07-2016
Adi –
Rated 4 out of 5
22-07-2016
John-Paul –
I’ve tried quite a few of the Aecht Schlenkerla range in the past, including this one. I really like it, though maybe not as quite much as the delicious Eiche and Urbock.
Rated 3 out of 5
02-07-2016
Mark –
Rated 5 out of 5
22-06-2016
Alex –
Rated 4 out of 5
22-05-2016
Fiona –
Rated 3 out of 5
21-05-2016
Matt –
Rated 1 out of 5
20-05-2016
Jack –
Rated 5 out of 5
09-05-2016
Paul –
Rated 3 out of 5
30-04-2016
Adam –
Rated 1 out of 5
23-04-2016
Andrew –
Most definitely not my kind of thing. One sip and down the sink. Tastes like it was filtered through a charcoal BBQ
Rated 1 out of 5
21-04-2016
Christopher –
Rated 2 out of 5
20-04-2016
James –
Rated 4 out of 5
15-04-2016
Nigel –
I would like to give this one another try: for whatever reason I didn’t pay enough attention, just remembering the slightly(?) marzipan notes supporting the smokiness. Lager? Really?
Rated 4 out of 5
05-04-2016
Tom –
Rated 3 out of 5
30-03-2016
Robert –
Rated 1 out of 5
14-03-2016
Jason –
Rated 4 out of 5
07-03-2016
stephen –
Rated 3 out of 5
05-03-2016
Shaun –
Rated 3 out of 5
25-02-2016
Darren –
Rated 3 out of 5
07-02-2016
Edward –
Rated 5 out of 5
24-01-2016
Alexia –
Rated 1 out of 5
15-01-2016
Andrew –
Rated 2 out of 5
07-01-2016
Christine –
Rated 4 out of 5
27-12-2015
Sian –
Rated 2 out of 5
25-12-2015
Carl –
The smell you get on your clothes from an open air wood fire. And the smokiness dominates on the palate but there are also hints of coffee. Not unpleasant just not for me.
Rated 5 out of 5
11-12-2015
Stephen –
Smokey, rounded, full of flavour yet quite dry and easy to drink.
Rated 5 out of 5
11-12-2015
Paul –
OMFG. This beer is AMAZING! Sorry about all the capitals. But sometimes it’s necessary to shout. I am going right against the grain here, compared to most of the reviews, but this is the smoked porter I’ve been looking for. Usually, smokiness in beer is far too subtle to be worth the while. Not this one! This is incredibly smoky right from the off and it lasts all the to the last sip. Think lapsang souchong without the horrible tea element and you’ll be on the right trail. Just marvellous. MARVELLOUS!
Rated 5 out of 5
11-12-2015
Paul –
Rated 5 out of 5
26-11-2015
Richard –
Lovely dark smoky flavour, a real surprise.
Rated 2 out of 5
19-11-2015
Christie –
Rated 3 out of 5
17-11-2015
Daniel Erik –
Rated 1 out of 5
10-11-2015
Andrew –
Didn’t enjoy.
Rated 2 out of 5
02-10-2015
Matthew –
Very different. I’m sure this is an acquired taste, but I could only manage a few mouthfuls. Tastes like smoked sausage
Rated 4 out of 5
25-09-2015
Eoin –
The initial flavour is decidedly odd, but the more I persisted the better it got. I think that it would be a great beer to accompany a german sausage or smoked cheese.
Rated 1 out of 5
30-08-2015
Ingo –
Woah, that overwhelming smoke flavour is really not my thing. Really not.
Rated 5 out of 5
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Matthew –
Rated 4 out of 5
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steve –
an acquired taste – quite smokey but I liked it
Rated 4 out of 5
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Paul –
Rated 5 out of 5
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David –
Rated 1 out of 5
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Jon –
Rated 4 out of 5
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Joshua –
Not as smokey as people say it is, very tasty
Rated 5 out of 5
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Anastasia –
Rated 5 out of 5
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Robert –
Not for everyone this, but if you’re a fan of lapsing or the nostalgic smell of fags – give it a go!
Rated 5 out of 5
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Mark –
Rated 2 out of 5
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Rob –
Rated 5 out of 5
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Matt –
Rated 4 out of 5
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Adam –
I love this beer and always enjoy it. Smokey goodness.
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Lee –
I actually moaned about having a smoky bacon beer in my subscription when it came but get this, in the 3-4 years since I get one every single Xmas because I grew to love this taste!
Richard –
Philip –
James –
Damian –
James –
Brendan –
Michael –
Excellent. Just like being back in Bamberg
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Adam –
Very intense aroma, if you’re not in the mood for it can remind you of ashtrays but on the right day is interesting and decent flavour
Noel –
You either love this or hate it, a marmite of beers if you will. For me, the smokey base is a winner and a lovely thickness that goes down so smooth.
Wayne –
Kjeld –
Shakeel –
Such a unique beer. Not much of a lager fan, but this one is special, the smokiness is tremendous.
Gary –
too smokey for me.
Phil –
Brilliant and Crazy idea smoked beer. Smells so smokey, like a smoked cheese. It tastes slightly less smokey but still there. It’s really my jam that for sure.
Andy –
First time drinking a Marzen and enjoyed the smokey flavour
James –
Its like drinking a smoked sausage… in a good way… lovely.
luke –
this was like driniking a liquid bbq never again
Adam –
Lovely and smoky.
Joseph –
A classic smokey flavour
Stewart –
such a interesting beer, unique style ,distinctive taste
Shaun –
Cracking beer! I took this to drink on a night camping in Scotland. It was like a liquid campfire! I can’t understate how smokey this is!
Greg –
This was more smokey than I expected but had little else going on, which I think was a little bit of a missed opportunity. It was a bit like Bavarian smoked cheese or ham in a bottle. Without the cheese or ham! Great maltiness actually. Would definitely drink again. If you’re curious, definitely do it!
Greg –
Edward –
Nice, different too!
Andy –
Always in my order, can’t beat a genuine smoked German beer!
Martin –
Like a kipper in glass
Roger –
Burnt potato and smokey
Chris –
Bang! Smoke, right there. Won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but if you think smokey beer is a a style you might like, this is a banger. Not sure? Give it a go, it’s different for sure.
Edward –
The best smoked beer out there – perfect round a campfire!
Marc –
Odd but a great novelty.
Stephen –
Great smoky taste
Emma –
Usual pub fav, glad to have found it to buy. Very unusual smoked flavour though that might not be to everyone’s taste.
John –
The OG rauchbier and the smoked beer most people will first discover and never try again. It’s not for everyone tasting a beer that tastes like Frazzles but if you’ve acquired the taste this is the pedigree beer you are going to return to time and time again.
Paul –
Smokey and tasty, pretty good
liam –
Interesting. Smokey.
Steve –
Very smoky
James –
Like opening a bag of smokey bacon crips. Very smokey, dark beer
Mat –
Lovely beer, really balanced smokey flavour
James –
Better than expected but still not massive fan of this. Ok if you enjoy the burnt/ash taste but not my cup of tea
Chris –
One of my favourites, really hits hard with the smoke.
Russ –
So different, lovely suprise taste. Would be great to cook with.
Diana –
Dark, nutty, and VERY smoky. Try with caution!
darren –
Really nice smokey nose on this. Perfect for a summers evening around a campfire!
Alex –
Aron –
Completely different to other lagers, great smokey flavour.
Luke –
A taste like I have never experienced before. Certainly smoked, like a German smoked cheese. An acquired taste but has to be tried.
Iain –
Lovely
Adam –
Just absolutely fantastic. Completely different to anything you have tried before and so worth it. An aquire taste but absolutely scrumptious. I would even say this is my new favourite. Smoked cheese notes which sounds weird but tastes amazing!
Chris –
Simon –
Ben –
Definite smokey taste but not much more. Would be nice with cheese and pickles.
Ali –
An unusual experience that got better as it went on. Smokey.
Bethany –
Had this beer loads of times, love nearly all beers from this German brewery, definitely an acquired taste but I just love the smokeyness!
Hugh –
A dark and very smokey flavoured rauchbier, excellent beer.
Craig –
james –
If you’re looking for more in a beer with an underlying atmospheric smokey taste this is most definitely it ++A.
Nicholas –
I’ve been dying to try a rauchbier for such a long time. It pours a deep dark ruby and smells beautifully smokey and malty. It doesn’t disappoint, it’s like smokey barbecued bread. There’s nothing here I can find fault with. Bamberg is definitely on my beer bucket list.
Scott –
Fantastic loved the smokeiness of this. Will buy
Jack –
Used 75% of this to cook a chilli with, the rest was enjoyed by the wife
Aidan –
Smoky bacon
David –
Very smokey beer, tastes like BBQ
Nicholas –
Very smoky and I think it would be great in a steak pie
Samuel –
Very smokey and dark, a real treat
David –
Will –
My wife hated it, but I found this beer really delicious. Smokey flavour not to all tastes.
Fabio –
Love this so much! Everytime.
Jared –
5*
Mark –
Best drink when there is a nip in the air
Marco –
If you like strong (!) smokey flavor, this is the beer you want to drink. It’s fantastic, one of my favorits! However, I do not recommend it for people who do not like smoked beers.
mark –
first of this style i’ve tried…going to search more out!!
Dustin –
Great smoked beer, such a nice nutty and hickory taste. Goes well with food, but the nose is amazing all by itself
Paul B –
A really solid smoked ale. There’s nothing subtle about the smokiness but that’s welcome!
Eric –
I’ve got to rate this 5, as it’s one of my favourites. Love the Rauch. I rate this above the Weizen & the Fest bier.
Kevin –
Lee –
I really rate the Schlenkerla dark smoked beers. This isn’t as good as the Urbock but it’s still a lovely beer. I found it tastes better if not too chilled, just chilled lightly.
Mark –
An all-time favourite beer
Rob –
Aaron –
Ben –
Chris –
Oddly satisfying. The smokiest beer I have ever had. The taste may be unusal but definitely gorgeous.
Scott –
Kathy –
Robin –
Tara –
Antonio –
Fred –
Adam –
Susan –
If I could score this beer a zero I would. Wrong on many levels. Never want this again.
Jack –
Adi –
John-Paul –
I’ve tried quite a few of the Aecht Schlenkerla range in the past, including this one. I really like it, though maybe not as quite much as the delicious Eiche and Urbock.
Mark –
Alex –
Fiona –
Matt –
Jack –
Paul –
Adam –
Andrew –
Most definitely not my kind of thing. One sip and down the sink. Tastes like it was filtered through a charcoal BBQ
Christopher –
James –
Nigel –
I would like to give this one another try: for whatever reason I didn’t pay enough attention, just remembering the slightly(?) marzipan notes supporting the smokiness. Lager? Really?
Tom –
Robert –
Jason –
stephen –
Shaun –
Darren –
Edward –
Alexia –
Andrew –
Christine –
Sian –
Carl –
The smell you get on your clothes from an open air wood fire. And the smokiness dominates on the palate but there are also hints of coffee. Not unpleasant just not for me.
Stephen –
Smokey, rounded, full of flavour yet quite dry and easy to drink.
Paul –
OMFG. This beer is AMAZING! Sorry about all the capitals. But sometimes it’s necessary to shout. I am going right against the grain here, compared to most of the reviews, but this is the smoked porter I’ve been looking for. Usually, smokiness in beer is far too subtle to be worth the while. Not this one! This is incredibly smoky right from the off and it lasts all the to the last sip. Think lapsang souchong without the horrible tea element and you’ll be on the right trail. Just marvellous. MARVELLOUS!
Paul –
Richard –
Lovely dark smoky flavour, a real surprise.
Christie –
Daniel Erik –
Andrew –
Didn’t enjoy.
Matthew –
Very different. I’m sure this is an acquired taste, but I could only manage a few mouthfuls. Tastes like smoked sausage
Eoin –
The initial flavour is decidedly odd, but the more I persisted the better it got. I think that it would be a great beer to accompany a german sausage or smoked cheese.
Ingo –
Woah, that overwhelming smoke flavour is really not my thing. Really not.
Matthew –
steve –
an acquired taste – quite smokey but I liked it
Paul –
David –
Jon –
Joshua –
Not as smokey as people say it is, very tasty
Anastasia –
Robert –
Not for everyone this, but if you’re a fan of lapsing or the nostalgic smell of fags – give it a go!
Mark –
Rob –
Matt –
Adam –
I love this beer and always enjoy it. Smokey goodness.