Gallatonian #2

Smoked Rye Lager

ABV: 6.3% // IBU: 23

Ah yes the late winter months…for some, a time for fasting, reflection, and for others, a time for some tasty, malty winter beers! This “Fastenbier” is brewed in the Franconian tradition. Traditionally, these beers were brewed by Franconian monks to get through lent.

A deep amber-brown color yields a lightly smoky nose with a bready, malty backbone. Gentle notes of cherrywood smoke, fruity/spicy rye, rich malt, and a light hop bitterness grace the palate and lend complexity. A moderate ABV and medium body keeps you from thinking too hard about it and enjoying it all winter long.

Malts: Munich, Pils, Vienna, Rye, Crystals, Chocolate.

Hops: MT Triumph