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Verdant Smarzen Smoked Lager is a distinctive, limited-release craft beer hailing from the heart of Cornwall. Crafted as a modern interpretation of a traditional German Rauchbier, this dark lager blends Bamberg-style beechwood-smoked malts with a clean, crisp lager yeast profile. Pours with a brilliant deep amber hue and a tight, creamy head, offering a sophisticated balance between gentle smoke and rich malt complexity. Engineered for craft beer purists and culinary enthusiasts, it serves as an exceptional companion to smoked meats, charcuterie, rich cheeses, or hearty barbecue dishes.. The aromatic profile opens with an inviting bouquet of delicate beechwood smoke, smouldering campfire, and toasted grain, underpinned by top notes of rustic brown bread, caramelised malt, and a subtle herbal hop freshness. On the palate, this smoked lager presents a smooth, medium-bodied mouthfeel with clean carbonation that carries flavours of sweet malt, toasted crusts, and gentle wood smoke, balanced perfectly by a refined, drying bitterness. The drinking experience finishes crisp, dry, and immensely satisfying, leaving a lingering, aromatic trail of gentle smoke, toasted barley, and clean hop spice.. Hailing from Verdant Brewing Co in Falmouth, Cornwall, this progressive brewery is renowned for its uncompromised quality, technical precision, and creative innovation. Utilizing bottom-fermenting lager yeasts, extended cold conditioning, and traditional unfiltered techniques, the brewers ensure maximum flavour retention and crisp drinkability. By marrying traditional European heritage styles with modern Cornish brewing craft, Verdant delivers a remarkably balanced smoked lager that celebrates depth, character, and drinkability.