Food and drink · Germany · Bavaria

Schlenkerla Smokebeer Tavern

A historic tavern famous for smoked beer.

about 60 min

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Why Schlenkerla Smokebeer Tavern matters

Schlenkerla is the place to try Bamberg's smoked beer, rauchbier, brewed with malt dried over beech wood. The first sip tastes like bacon and campfire, and then it grows on you. The old tavern is full of dark wood and friendly locals.

Talking points

  • Rauchbier is a local specialty
  • It tastes of smoke and malt
  • The tavern is in an old building

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