Schlenkerla

About Schlenkerla

Schlenkerla is one of Bamberg’s most distinctive breweries, famous for its traditional smoked beers and deep Franconian brewing roots. Known locally and internationally, the brewery has become a symbol of Bamberg’s beer heritage, offering styles that are unmistakably its own.

Brewing Tradition in Bamberg

Located in a city celebrated for its UNESCO-listed old town and rich beer culture, Schlenkerla carries forward brewing methods that have been handed down through generations. Its signature rauchbier (smoked beer) uses malt dried over beechwood fires, creating a bold, smoky flavour that sets it apart from almost any other beer in the world. Alongside these, the brewery also produces classic, non-smoked lagers that show the same dedication to craftsmanship.

What Makes Schlenkerla Special

• Renowned for authentic Franconian smoked beer
• Brewed in Bamberg, one of Germany’s beer capitals
• Traditional malt drying over beechwood fires
• Combines centuries-old techniques with consistent quality
• Offers both smoked and classic lager styles

Signature Beers from Schlenkerla

Schlenkerla Helles – 4.3% ABV
A smooth, golden lager brewed without smoked malt, but still with a subtle smoky hint from the brewery’s historic equipment.

Schlenkerla Rauchbier Märzen – 5.1% ABV
The brewery’s iconic smoked beer, rich and malty with layers of beechwood smoke aroma and flavour.

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