Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Urbock
500ml bottle poured into a chalice Murky brown liquid with a cream colored, foamy head Aroma of split pea soup with ham hocks. Tons of smoke, with a hint of sweet malt Tastes like you're drinking a campfire, in the most ideal sense. Luscious, bacon-y smoked malt with caramel malt flavors underneath. Clean hop bitterness that balances things nicely. Aftertaste brings smoky phenols and an ever-so-slight hint of band-aid. Mouthfeel is very smooth and clean. Not heavy or overly sweet. Perfect level of carbonation. This is the measuring stick for Rauchbiers. Supremely drinkable stuff, I only wish it weren't so expensive where I live...