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
	Ølfabrikken Rauchbier Denmark	1	3.075
	Yapai Negra Ahumada Argentina	1	3.075
	Silver Peak Red Rauch Ale NV, United States	1	3.075
	Meinel Mephisto Germany	1	3.075
	Krenkerup Rauch Bier Denmark	1	3.075
	Gate City Brewing Good Foot GA, United States	1	3.075
	New Realm Brewing Smokethrower GA, United States	1	3.075
	Nøgne Ø Bonfire Smoked Bock Norway	1	3.075
	Mill Street Rauchbier Canada	2	3.060
	Jack's Abby Coffee Smoke & Dagger MA, United States	1	3.050
	HaandBryggeriet Norwegian Wood (2020-) Norway	1	3.050
	Donzoko Super King Smoked Helles United Kingdom	1	3.050
	Ballast Point Abandon Ship Smoked Lager CA, United States	4	3.029
	Brasserie Saint James Rauchbier NV, United States	1	3.025
	Baron Rumpelstiltskin Rauch Doppelbock WA, United States	2	3.000
	Arches Brewing Cold Smoke GA, United States	1	3.000
	Teerenpeli Sauhusanttu Finland	2	2.980
	Henninger Highlander Germany	1	2.975
	Sinebrychoff Karhu Korpisavu IV Finland	1	2.950
	Viking Rauch WI, United States	2	2.940