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
	Boero Rauch Italy	2	3.400
	Due South Kevin's Bacon FL, United States	2	3.400
	Marché Joannette Rauchweizen Canada	2	3.400
	Amsterdam Oktoberfest Rauchbier Canada	5	3.375
	Wrecking Bar Wreck-o-lantern Imperial Smoked Rye Pumpkin Ale GA, United States	1	3.375
	Baron Rauchbier WA, United States	3	3.350
	Fort Collins Smokin Lager CO, United States	2	3.340
	Ölvisholt Jólabjór 2009 Iceland	2	3.340
	Saranac Rauchbier NY, United States	3	3.334
	Uncle Billys Thick Black Smoke TX, United States	1	3.325
	First Draft Uncle Dunkel Rauch Canada	1	3.325
	Wolf's Ridge Brewing Buchenrauch OH, United States	1	3.325
	Uncle Billys Stop, Drop & Roll One TX, United States	1	3.325
	Valkyrie Whispering Embers WI, United States	1	3.325
	Kommunbräu Hexenbier Germany	1	3.325
	Göller Rauchbier Germany	3	3.317
	Town Hall Smoked Helles Lager MN, United States	1	3.300
	Weyermann Schlotfegerla Germany	1	3.300
	John Harvards Rauchbock MA, United States	1	3.300
	Weyermann Rauchbier Germany	1	3.300