Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Märzen
This is 5.1%, not 5.4%! I had it at the Porterhouse Dublin. Reviewed from notes. Poured from a bottle into an An Brainblasta goblet. A: One finger head of very poor retention, cream, and thickness. Copper-dark brown colour. Sm: Smoke and bacon. Typical for the style. A nice roast vibe. As a stout lover, I dig it. T: Smokey bacon build. Lingers into the finish. Malt. Complex and brilliant. There are many layers of roast and bacon that surpass the unfortunate frequent simplicity of the style. Mf: Nicely slightly coarse (am I allowed two adverbs?), and wetness to suit the style. Dr: Get past the unflattering head and enjoy the bacon smoke roast body. You won't be disappointed, especially if you like the style. 5.1% is nice to pair with ribs for a special treat.