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| − | A '''Lichtenhainer''' is a sour and smoky beer from Thuringia, Germany that can be brewed with a third of Pilsener malt, a third of wheat malt and a third of smoked malt. There is no consensus on the original recipe, some variants omit the wheat, others the pilsener. Lichtenhainer has a low bitterness and a complex flavor, but is still refreshing due to its subtle balance between smoke and sour. Lichtenhainer is usually unfiltered, so some haziness is to be expected. | + | A '''Lichtenhainer''' is a sour and smoky beer from Thuringia, Germany that can be brewed with a third of Pilsener malt, a third of wheat malt and a third of smoked malt. There is no consensus on the original recipe, some variants omit the wheat, others the pilsener. Lichtenhainer has a low bitterness and a complex flavor, but is still refreshing due to its subtle balance between smoke and sour. This style does not contain salt or spices. Lichtenhainer is usually unfiltered, so some haziness is to be expected. |
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Revision as of 13:11, 28 October 2019
A Lichtenhainer is a sour and smoky beer from Thuringia, Germany that can be brewed with a third of Pilsener malt, a third of wheat malt and a third of smoked malt. There is no consensus on the original recipe, some variants omit the wheat, others the pilsener. Lichtenhainer has a low bitterness and a complex flavor, but is still refreshing due to its subtle balance between smoke and sour. This style does not contain salt or spices. Lichtenhainer is usually unfiltered, so some haziness is to be expected.
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Historical
- "Lichtenhainer", by Benedikt Koch.
- "Lichtenhainer", by Ron Pattinson.
- "Lichtenhainer", by Shut up about Barclay Perkins
Brewing
- Tips on brewing Lichtenhainer from Kristen England and others.
- Lichtenhainer (sour smoked ale) by Mark Schoppe
- Make Your Best Lichtenhainer, by Josh Weikert