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
	Weiherer Rauch Germany	3	3.234
	Silver Peak Black Rockbier NV, United States	1	3.225
	Great Dane Helles Rauchbier WI, United States	1	3.225
	Fort Collins Double Z CO, United States	1	3.225
	The Brew Kettle Smoked Marzen OH, United States	1	3.225
	Taps Brewing Rauchbier Canada	1	3.225
	Aecht Schlenkerla Weichsel Rotbier Germany	1	3.225
	Craftsman Roggen Rauch Bock CA, United States	1	3.225
	HaandBryggeriet Of Wood & Smoke Norway	1	3.225
	Les Brasseurs du Temps Mille Neuf Cendre Canada	2	3.220
	Nøgne Ø Holy Smoke Norway	2	3.220
	Mikkeller ComOn Rauch Denmark	3	3.217
	Dieu du Ciel Sieben Hügel Canada	1	3.200
	Hummel-Bräu Räucherla Märzen Germany	1	3.200
	Destihl Bamberger Rauchbier IL, United States	1	3.200
	Pinnacle Astro 10° AZ, United States	1	3.200
	Barnickel Rauchbier Germany	1	3.200
	Friedel-Keller Schlotfegerla Germany	1	3.200
	Shiner Smokehaus TX, United States	8	3.200
	Great Basin Smoke Creek Rauchbier NV, United States	2	3.180