Following century old recipes all malts made at the Schlenkerla brewery are dried by wood fire. While for the classic ââ¬ÅAecht Schlenkerla Rauchbierââ¬Â traditionally beech has been ââ¬â and still is ââ¬â used, the malt for ââ¬ÅSchlenkerla Oak Smokeââ¬Â is kilned with oak wood. The resulting Oak Smoke Malt has a smoother and more multi layered smoky note than the intensely aromatic Beech Smoke Malt. The hence complex smokiness in ââ¬ÅSchlenkerla Oak Smokeââ¬Â is paired with the multifaceted bitterness of finest Hallertau aroma hops. With 8% alcohol and Bernstein color it matures for months in the deep brewery cellars underneath Bamberg into a special treat for smoke beer lovers for Christmas.