Schlenkerla use a very special smoked malt for their Aecht Schlenkerla Erle black lager – not dried over a beech wood fire as usual, but over an alder wood fire.
The alder smoked malt brings a fine, complex smoky flavor to the beer,
is less strong and spicy than their classic smoked beer. A high proportion of roasted malt ensures a pronounced roasted aroma and the dark, almost black color.