WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Spezial Rauchbier Lager

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WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Spezial Rauchbier Lager

Drink ‘em if you got ‘em!

WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and Food and Wine Sommelier of the Year Greg Engert to talk about Spezial Rauchbier Lager for the latest edition of WTOP’s Beer of the Week.

Brewery: Brauerei Spezial, Bamberg, Germany

ABV: 4.9%

Description: An amber-colored lager with a fine, mild smoke taste that makes even skeptics become smoked beer fans.

Pairing suggestions: German food, especially roast pork loin and sauerbraten, North Carolina-style barbecue and olives, such as tapenade spread and pasta puttanesca.

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