Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Urbock

Appearance - 4.0

Pours a dark reddish-brown clay color, with lots of ruby highlights when held to the light. About an inch of light tan head accumulates and has a nice retention but leaves little lacing.

Aroma - 3.5

Very interesting aroma...there is definitely some smokiness, but it also reminds of me of bologna and bacon.

Mouthfeel - 4.0

Medium in body, lightly carbonated. Pretty creamy feel to it.

Taste - 3.5

Very similar to the nose. You get the bologna taste followed by a nice dose of malts and a bit of wood. The finish leaves a smoky aftertaste in the mouth.

Overall - 4.0

An excellent smoked beer, with a good bit of wood and bologna in the taste. Well worth a try.

Appearance - 5.0

Extemely, and satisfyingly, dark.

Aroma - 5.0

Very smoky.

Mouthfeel - 4.0

It didnt stand out, one way or another.

Taste - 5.0

Very rich and smoky. Truly unique.

Overall - 5.0

Really a fantastic beer, especially for the price/quality ratio.

Appearance - 5.0

Lovely dark appearance -- near black.

Aroma - 4.0

Full-bodied and smoky aroma gives you a hint of what is in store.

Mouthfeel - 3.0

Smooth

Taste - 2.0

Overpowering smokey flavor. Previous reviewer suggested it is an acquired taste. This reviewer doesn't expect to acquire that taste.

I appreciate smoky beers and food, this one had the dial turned far too high.

Overall - 2.0

In a word, this beer is undrinkable. Despite being a fan of higher end, full-bodied beers (favorites include Utopias, Sam Adams black lager, Becks dark, Sam Smith's oatmeal stout), this one is simply too much.

Tastes like you shoved your head into a fireplace that has been smoldering for hours.

Appearance - 5.0

Black as pitch

Aroma - 5.0

Rich and smoky

Taste - 5.0

Smooth and smoky, rich flavor, very tasty

Overall - 5.0

Amazingly good beer, but some might find that the smoke flavor makes it an acquired taste.