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
	Uncle Billys Thick Black Smoke TX, United States	1	3.325
	Uncle Leo's / Shipwright Brewing Off Course Canada	0	0.000
	Upright Pear Wood Smoked Lager OR, United States	1	3.100
	Upstream Rauchbier NE, United States	0	0.000
	Vakka-Suomen Prykmestar Savu Kataja Finland	1	3.150
	Valkyrie Whispering Embers WI, United States	1	3.325
	Vancouver Island El Diablo Jalapeño Rauchbier Canada	0	0.000
	Veldensteiner Räucherl Germany	1	3.100
	Victory Scarlet Fire Rauchbier PA, United States	2	3.140
	Viking Rauch WI, United States	2	2.940
	Wagner-Bräu Kemmern Kuckuck Germany	1	3.275
	Watzke Rauchbier Germany	0	0.000
	Wayfinder / Structures Linear Ashes OR, United States	1	3.300
	Weiherer Rauch Germany	3	3.234
	Weyermann Rauchbier Germany	1	3.300
	Weyermann Schlotfegerla Germany	1	3.300
	Wig & Pen Wobbly Boot Smokey Weizen Australia	1	3.125
	Wild Rose The Whole Nein Yards Canada	0	0.000
	Wisby Julbrygd 2007 Sweden	2	2.900
	Wisby Sjätte Tunnans Julöl Sweden	1	3.125