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Just came back from B&C:

1. Sch. Marzen: I was expecting more smoke flavor/aroma from the keg version. Instead, there was some extra fresh maltiness and overall smoothness. Great, great beer. I totally love it, so does my missus by the way <!-- s:twisted: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_twisted.gif" alt="" title="Twisted Evil" /><!-- s:twisted: -->

2. Smiling Buddha: first time tried a hoppy amber ale. Anybody got a recipe? First class drop <!-- s:-) --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_smile.gif" alt="" title="Smile" /><!-- s:-) -->


Generally, success! <!-- s:mrgreen: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="" title="Mr. Green" /><!-- s:mrgreen: -->

Has some of the Schlenkerla Marzen tonight, very nice. Breakfast in a beer. I wish I'd noticed the Smiling buddha earlier, was ready to leave when I spotted it.

I had a Schlenkerla Marzen in the bottle in Against the Grain on Tuesday night, before walking down to the B&C and sampling the keg version. As Brian said, the keg version has less smoke flavours, and is drier and sharper. That's how I felt about it anyway, but both excellent. I still would not be able to drink the rauchbiers for the night though. The first one went down well with a burger in ATG.

Had some on draught in the bierhaus over the october weekend (Koudos to dave), much more mellow on tap allright

this could be in my top 10 of favorite beers

What else would be on the list?