Schlotfegerla

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to dark brown in color, displaying the characteristic opacity typical of a robust smoked lager. The head builds with moderate density and clings to the glass with visible lacing as the beer settles. Carbonation appears gentle, appropriate to the style's full-bodied character.

◌ Aroma

Beechwood smoke dominates the nose with a warm, savory quality, layered beneath which emerges an espresso-like maltiness—toasted grain and roasted coffee grain. The smoke is refined rather than acrid, allowing the darker malt character to breathe alongside it without either element overwhelming the other.

◐ Taste

Malt takes the foreground on entry, unfolding notes of dark chocolate, bread crust, and dried grain sweetness across the mid-palate. Smoke weaves throughout rather than sitting as a separate layer, creating a cohesive bitterness that remains gentle at 29 IBU. The finish is rounded and full, with lingering chocolate and smoke tannins.

◑ Finish

The finish extends with moderate length, allowing chocolate and subtle smoky notes to persist without harshness. A dry, warming sensation closes the palate, leaving behind a pleasant malt-forward memory.

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

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