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
	Wig & Pen Wobbly Boot Smokey Weizen Australia	1	3.125
	Närke Kulturbryggeri Anders Göranssons Snörök Sweden	1	3.125
	Gordon Biersch Rauchbier NV, United States	1	3.125
	Wisby Sjätte Tunnans Julöl Sweden	1	3.125
	Great Basin Smoke Creek Rauchbock NV, United States	1	3.125
	Dieu du Ciel Revenante Canada	1	3.125
	Mill Street Smoke Stack Canada	1	3.125
	Fire Maker The Bon Friar GA, United States	1	3.125
	Sigtuna Röklager Sweden	1	3.125
	Drei Kronen Stöffla Germany	1	3.125
	Helsinge Rököl Sweden	2	3.120
	Flakhaven Finsk Røgøl Denmark	1	3.100
	One World Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em NC, United States	1	3.100
	Rygr Bråtebrann Bøkerøkt Lager Norway	1	3.100
	Veldensteiner Räucherl Germany	1	3.100
	Titletown Bamberg Brew WI, United States	2	3.100
	Upright Pear Wood Smoked Lager OR, United States	1	3.100
	Gülmen Lager Ahumada Argentina	1	3.100
	Red Hare Brewing Rabbit's Reserve #06: Rauchbier GA, United States	1	3.100
	Eggenberg Nakoureny Svihak Czech Republic	2	3.100