Aecht Schlenkerla fasting beer

A beer that makes up for giving up almost everything

Fasting is an integral part of Christian customs and is even older than Christianity itself According to tradition, even the ancient Romans underwent regular fasting cures With a lifestyle of Dionysian excesses, bacchanalian drinking bouts and overindulgence, this was certainly bitterly necessary The ascetic Christians renounced debauchery, but adopted fasting In order not to fall completely off the wagon during this time of deprivation, an exception was introduced: Liquids do not break the fast The resourceful monks then brewed a beer that was so nourishing and strong that it perfectly compensated for the renunciation of meat and other pleasures

The fasting beer from the Schlenkerla brewery in Bamberg is a particularly fine example of this brewing tradition It has already been named the best smoked beer in the world and impresses with its wonderful volume and fantastic taste

The smoky specialty from the cathedral city flows into the glass in the rusty brown color of autumn chestnuts and is crowned by a fabulous amount of fine-pored foam, A seductive smoky aroma rises to the nose from the creamy, hazelnut-brown head Paired with a fine hint of hops, the smoky aroma makes you want to take your first sip The voluminous body with its wonderfully roasted malt aroma reveals itself in the first sip Strong smoky notes and a crisp bitterness elegantly round off the interplay of aromas

Incredibly drinkable and so rich that you could actually do without everything else!