Sampled from half-liter bottles, the packaging of the Schenkerla
rauchbiers was customized by the American importer, B. United, and labeled in
English. The Urbock is a clear ruby color with a creamy white head and
pronounced sharp smoky aroma. The big body features a malty-sweet flavor
balanced by a smoky character where a slight hop bitterness pokes through. The
Märzen offers a deep and dark clear ruby color where a smoky aroma
leads off. A nice mouthfeel is accompanied by a mellow malty flavor with a dry
smokiness that lead to a dry finish. Surprisingly smooth for such a flavor
profile dominated by smokiness.
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Brauerei Heller
Reviewed by Tom Ciccateri -
December 2000
