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
	Henninger Highlander Germany	1	2.975
	Sinebrychoff Karhu Korpisavu IV Finland	1	2.950
	Viking Rauch WI, United States	2	2.940
	New Albanian Cone Smoker IN, United States	1	2.925
	Jack's Abby Smoked Märzen MA, United States	1	2.925
	Wisby Julbrygd 2007 Sweden	2	2.900
	Sleeman Beechwood Smoked Lager Canada	1	2.900
	La Lièvre La Phénix Canada	1	2.900
	Against The Grain Mac Fannybaw KY, United States	1	2.875
	Raben Brau Rauch Switzerland	1	2.850
	Brasseurs Illimités L - Lager Fumée Canada	1	2.850
	Schloss Eggenberg MacQueens Nessie (5%) Austria	4	2.843
	Tinkoff Rauchbier Russia	1	2.825
	Karhu Korpisavu III Finland	1	2.825
	Rurban Brewing Bacon German Style Smoked Lager Canada	1	2.825
	Kissmeyer Smokey Oktober Denmark	1	2.825
	Meteor Mortimer France	1	2.800
	Browns Rauch Bockbier NY, United States	1	2.800
	Starr Hill Smoke Out VA, United States	2	2.740
	Red Rock Bamberg Rauchbier UT, United States	2	2.700