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
	Browns Rauch Bockbier NY, United States	1	2.800
	Veldensteiner Räucherl Germany	1	3.100
	Silver Peak Red Rauch Ale NV, United States	1	3.075
	Eskilstuna Röksta Rökbock Sweden	1	3.175
	Meinel Mephisto Germany	1	3.075
	Uncle Billys Thick Black Smoke TX, United States	1	3.325
	Sinebrychoff Karhu Korpisavu IV Finland	1	2.950
	Barnickel Rauchbier Germany	1	3.200
	Kommunbräu Hexenbier Germany	1	3.325
	Sigtuna Röklager Sweden	1	3.125
	Skovlyst Egebryg Rauchbier Denmark	1	3.175
	Hönig Posthörnla Germany	1	3.250
	Gülmen Lager Ahumada Argentina	1	3.100
	Beck Bräu Affumicator Germany	1	3.250
	Raben Brau Rauch Switzerland	1	2.850
	Yapai Negra Ahumada Argentina	1	3.075
	Silver Peak Black Rockbier NV, United States	1	3.225
	Weyermann Schlotfegerla Germany	1	3.300
	Taps Brewing Rauchbier Canada	1	3.225
	Uncle Billys Stop, Drop & Roll One TX, United States	1	3.325