Schlenkerla
Schlenkerla is a famous old brewery and tavern in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany. It is known for its smoked beer which is called "Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier" ("real Schlenkerla smoked beer"). It is a strong, darkish beer with a slightly smokey taste which is rather like bacon. The alcohol content is 5.1%. There is another speciality which is called "Urbock" ("Ur" means "original" and "Bock" is actually a male goat). The Urbock is stronger: 6.5% alcohol and is only served in the season known as the "Starkbierzeit" ("Strong beer time") which is from October to 6 January. The beer is served from oak barrels. This is a very old tradition which is not often found nowadays.
The name Schlenkerla comes from the word "schlenken" which means: "to dangle" ("to hang loosely", or "swing").
Schlenkerla Media
Schlenkerla - Nasenschild in Bamberg
Schlenkerla Rauchbier being tapped straight from the cask (2003)
Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Weizen
Other websites
- Brauereiausschank Schlenkerla Archived 2006-11-19 at the Wayback Machine - Official website of the Schlenkerla historical brewery and tavern
- Bamberger-Bier.de - everything you have to know about Bambergs brewing tradition (German, English)