Rauchbier

Rauchbiers ("smoked beers") are smoked beers of just about any German style, which are derived from smoked malt. The original and prime example of the style is specifically a Marzen-based lager that is made from Beechwood-smoked malt. The style dates back to the sixteenth century and to the city of Bamberg in Franconia, Germany. The key added character to this style of beer is obviously the smoky aroma and flavor, although the level of smoking can vary from light to very strong. The overall flavor can be a somewhat balanced and complex blend of malt, hops, and smoke, with some finishing with a gentle sweetness. While the appearance can range in color (depending on the base style), rauchbiers are typically covered with a fairly rich and creamy head. Rauchbiers on average tend to be more "smoked" than beers found in the "Smoked Ale" style on Beerpal.com.

	Beer | Location	Reviews	Score
	Samuel Adams Bonfire Rauchbier MA, United States	10	3.300
	Samuel Adams Cinder Bock MA, United States	11	3.236
	Saranac Rauchbier NY, United States	3	3.334
	Sawdust City Element Lager: Smoked Honey Vienna Lager Canada	0	0.000
	Schloss Eggenberg MacQueens Nessie (5%) Austria	4	2.843
	Sebago Smoked Ale ME, United States	0	0.000
	Shiner Smokehaus TX, United States	8	3.200
	Siegburger Erntedankbier Germany	0	0.000
	Sierra Nevada Rauch Beer CA, United States	4	3.414
	Sigtuna Röklager Sweden	1	3.125
	Silo Sauriol Canada	0	0.000
	Silver Peak Black Rockbier NV, United States	1	3.225
	Silver Peak Red Rauch Ale NV, United States	1	3.075
	Sinebrychoff Karhu Korpisavu IV Finland	1	2.950
	Skovlyst Egebryg Rauchbier Denmark	1	3.175
	Slavkovský Kancléø - Rauch 13 % Czech Republic	0	0.000
	Sleeman Beechwood Smoked Lager Canada	1	2.900
	Sly Fox Rauchbier PA, United States	2	3.260
	Smith Alley Brewing Cherry Bomb WY, United States	0	0.000
	Southern Star Rauchbier TX, United States	3	3.467