A schwarzbier (black lager) from Schlenkerla. For this Erle black lager Schlenkerla use a very special smoked malt. This is not dried over beech wood fire, as is usually the case, but over fire made of alder wood. The alder smoked malt brings a fine, complex smoky flavor to the beer – less strong and spicy than the classic smoked beer. A high roasted malt content provides a pronounced roasted aroma and the dark, almost black color.