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Schlenkerla Rauchbier Hansla

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An unfiltered, mildly smoky Rauchbier with hardly any alcohol and plenty of hops. It revives a Bamberg tradition: until the late 19th century people mostly drank beer instead of water, and weak, heavily hopped brews kept heads clear. Fermentation is not halted, so it lands slightly above the strength of alcohol-free beers while keeping a true beer character. Original gravity 3.4 °P.

ABV
0.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppysmokyclean
hoppy
smoky
clean
malty
Aroma
Smoldering beechwood smoke dominates the nose without aggression, layered beneath a crisp, herbal hop presence.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schlenkerla Rauchbier Hansla

◎ Appearance

Pale amber hue with a light, golden cast, revealing fine suspended particles from its unfiltered state. The head is modest but persistent, clinging to the glass in delicate lacework. Carbonation is gentle and even, befitting its low alcohol and heritage as a sessionable Bamberg brew.

pale amberunfiltered, hazyfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Smoldering beechwood smoke dominates the nose without aggression, layered beneath a crisp, herbal hop presence. A soft, clean malt foundation emerges beneath, with no yeasty or solvent notes despite active fermentation. The overall impression is restrained and balanced—smoke as seasoning rather than spectacle.

beechwood smokeherbal hopsclean, dry

◐ Taste

Entry is dry and hoppy, with woody smoke settling quickly into the mid-palate alongside a light, grainy Malz character. Bitterness is moderate and herbal (22 IBU), providing structure without harshness. The low alcohol and unhalted fermentation maintain a crisp, clean finish on the palate, leaving space for smoke and hop to linger.

dry, hoppy attackmoderate bitternesslight, crisp body

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a lingering smoke note and a whisper of herbal hop bitterness. The aftertaste is clean and refreshing, never cloying, inviting another sip.

dry aftertastesmoke lingers
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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What is a Rauchbier?

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