tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post4763321629474210867..comments2024-03-29T12:13:33.561+00:00Comments on The Beer Nut: We will rauch youThe Beer Nuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-48276910859724352842008-09-09T21:13:00.000+01:002008-09-09T21:13:00.000+01:00When I had the helles it had zero smokiness, and o...When I had the helles it had zero smokiness, and others have commented in a similar vein on RateBeer.<BR/><BR/>It's a beer I must try again to see how different (and hopefully better) it might be.Mark Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05862251527980938136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-53044304469708566432008-09-08T18:17:00.000+01:002008-09-08T18:17:00.000+01:00I've had Spezial both in Bamberg and out of bottle...I've had Spezial both in Bamberg and out of bottles in London and found it pretty, er, special. A more elusive smokiness, but definitely there. Classy is the word that springs to mind. I used to prefer it to Schlenkerla, but have changed my mind in recent months -- what I used to find an overwhelming smokiness I'm now getting quite addicted to. <BR/><BR/>Can you get patches to help you give up Rauchbier?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-62589046935580657772008-09-07T12:16:00.000+01:002008-09-07T12:16:00.000+01:00Bottled Spezial that's found it's way to Ireland c...Bottled Spezial that's found it's way to Ireland clearly doesn't do justice to what's served on draught at the brewery tavern, then.Stonchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07001578598975666535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-44815578736507476112008-09-05T21:12:00.000+01:002008-09-05T21:12:00.000+01:00A smoky lager sounds interesting, and smoked to a ...A smoky lager sounds interesting, and smoked to a degree that I think I would enjoy.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09734969599278020673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-77066681385976858212008-09-05T15:19:00.000+01:002008-09-05T15:19:00.000+01:00Most definitely, Beer Nut, and that's what I like ...Most definitely, Beer Nut, and that's what I like about beers such as this one. I prefer to operate in sketches rather than in those narrow, and sometimes misleading, BJCP guidelines. And I like to be surprised. <BR/><BR/>It's always great to see someone take a sip and have them ask, "What kind of beer did you say this was?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-34516573824577712282008-09-05T14:43:00.000+01:002008-09-05T14:43:00.000+01:00It's different enough to the point of making a non...It's different enough to the point of making a nonsense of systematised beer styles, Eric.The Beer Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-64064364508496899262008-09-05T14:01:00.000+01:002008-09-05T14:01:00.000+01:00I'll agree on the Helles; I'm a rabid supporter of...I'll agree on the Helles; I'm a rabid supporter of that beer, and urge anyone who thinks the style is boring to give that particular one a go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-18052693333118352852008-09-05T11:29:00.000+01:002008-09-05T11:29:00.000+01:00For once, Adeptus, I'm not warning readers off rub...For once, Adeptus, I'm not warning readers off rubbish, which is what usually happens here.<BR/><BR/>Velky, that's really interesting, thanks. Just goes to show that methods of production and dispense don't matter a damn as long as good beer comes out the other end.The Beer Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-18414450136385479362008-09-05T11:09:00.000+01:002008-09-05T11:09:00.000+01:00With regard to the Helles, I understand that it is...With regard to the Helles, I understand that it is not a Rauchbier per se but rather it absords the smokiness from being made in the same equipment as Schlenkerla's other brews, which may also account for the lack of fancy label. However, it is a superb lager and I love the stuff.Alistair Reecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929927359428659775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-73786566646153209812008-09-05T09:16:00.000+01:002008-09-05T09:16:00.000+01:00Oh, that's a relief for me on the Schlenkerla Hell...Oh, that's a relief for me on the Schlenkerla Helles Lagerbier, as I got a bottle in my <A HREF="http://thebittenbullet.blogspot.com/2008/08/bamberg-in-box.html" REL="nofollow">Bamberg Box</A> and, like you, was wondering why Rauch wasn't mentioned. I also have the Spezial Märzen and Lager. I'll have to compare the Schlenkerla and Spezial Märzens, but it sounds like the Spezial should be tasted first if they are generally lower on the smoky-bacon front. Good pre-tasting service there TBN! :DBarry Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367655129107699025noreply@blogger.com