Smoked Schwarzbier from Franconia, smoked over alder wood (instead of the typical beech).

Schlenkerla uses a very special smoked malt for their Aecht Schlenkerla Erle Schwarzbier. This malt is not dried over a beech wood fire as usual, but over an alder wood fire. The alder smoked malt brings a fine, complex smoky flavour to the beer, which is less strong and spicy than the classic smoked beer.

A high proportion of roasted malt ensures a pronounced roasted aroma and the dark, almost black colour.