Emelisse Rauchbier

 

Brewery: Emelisse

Beer: Rauchbier

Style: Smoked Beer

ABV: 6.5%

Date: 17^th February 2013

Venue: The Grove Inn, Huddersfield (Bottle)

 

Dutch take on the rauchbier style perfected by Aecht Schlenkerla. Tastes very similar to those beers, but the smoky bacon like sweetness is slightly more subtle. Dark brown and cloudy out of the bottle with a thinnish head. Some nice spice elements in the taste mean that it is very pleasant to drink and you could undoubtedly knock a fair few back. Would like to have it again.

 

Rating: 4 (Recommended)

 

Leikeim Original Steinbier

 

Brewery: Leikeim

Beer: Original Steinbier

Style: Smoked Beer

ABV: 5.8%

Date: 17^th February 2013

Venue: The Grove Inn, Huddersfield (Bottle)

 

Billed as a German smoked beer along the lines of the Aecht Schlenkerla masterpieces, but it is a whole deal more subtle than those beers. Comes in a swingtop bottle and is similar to Tap 7 Schneider in appearance with a cloudy orange feel and a fading head. There’s a really nice subtle sweetness on the nose and in the mouth, almost like the smoked fish equivalent to the bacon of the aforementioned Schlenkerla rauchbiers. The finish has a bit of bitterness but not quite enough in my opinion. Not amazing but worth a try if you see it anywhere.

 

Rating: 3.5 (Give it a try)