The Spezial brewery was established in 1536 and is almost as old as Klosterbräu on the left arm of the River Regnitz. Bamberg's second smoked beer is brewed at Obere Königstraße 10. Its smoky taste is milder than that of the Schlenkerla beer. The "Spezial" smoked beer is brewed as a Lager, Märzen and wheat beer, with Spezial smoked beer also appearing for the first time as a Bock beer this November. The only beer made without smoked malt is the "ungespundetes" (unfiltered beer) - a light, bitter hop "Spezial" beer which is only available at the brewery inn.
Beer speciality: Spezial smoked lager beer
Beer type/beer category
bottom-fermented full beer (approx. 11.9% original wort, approx. 4.6% alcohol)
- Brewing process
Bavarian purity law - Appearance
clear, ambre beer, white creamy head - Aroma & taste
discreet smoky aroma, mild and soft to drink, slightly bitter, rounded and slightly malty aftertaste - Overall impression
A mild, quaffable smoked Bamberg beer, brewed with smoked malt - Storage and serving
Drink at a temperature of 7-9 °C, serve in a mug or glass
Additional specialities: Spezial smoked beer, Märzen, wheat beer, unfiltered and bock beer (seasonal)
