Schlenkerla Bamberg

Schlenkerla Bamberg's Rauchbier, brewed since 1405, is 30% smokier than the average Bavarian lager due to beechwood malt drying, and accounts for 70% of all drinks sold. The medieval cellar serves Franconian specialties, and the smoked beer is a benchmark for uniqueness, unmatched by any other brewpub. Attracting over 150,000 annual visitors, this historic tavern competes directly with Klosterschenke Weltenburg but exceeds it in smoked beer distinctiveness. The Rauchbier is served at 8°C, colder than the typical cellar temperature of 10°C.