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The old Sumerians and Babylonians already knew of the art of brewing beer which was later perfected by the German tribes in Roman times. The basic process in those days was quite similar to the one today - apart from the technical instruments. Green malt always had to be dried (kilned).

In the past, besides the usage of sun rays (which was quite difficult in Europe) there was only one way to achieve this: drying it over an open fire. Thus it was unavoidable that smoke penetrated the malt and gave it a smoky flavor. Technical developments over the centuries made it possible to produce malt without an open fire, thus without a smoky taste. Original Schlenkerla Smokebeer has preserved that old tradition of smoking the malt. Therefore you are, in effect, having a little piece of the past with every swallow!

For more information regarding Brauerei Heller-Trum and a detailed description of the brewing process visit our Heller-Trum Guide.

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Yellow-golden.
Flavor: Light but firm body, sweetish malt accent with a delicate balance of spicy Hallertauer hops. A touch of smokiness in the nose and palate.
Finish: Clean, crisp, dry.
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