Schlenkerla Rauchbier Hansla

◎ Aussehen

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.

◌ 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.

◐ Geschmack

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.

◑ Abgang

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.