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
	Mommeriete Speciaal Rookbock Netherlands	2	3.180
	Red Rock Bamberg Rauchbier UT, United States	2	2.700
	Wisby Julbrygd 2007 Sweden	2	2.900
	Marché Joannette Rauchweizen Canada	2	3.400
	Boero Rauch Italy	2	3.400
	Närke Häklefjäll Sweden	2	3.240
	DeGroens Rauchbock DE, United States	2	3.260
	Oregon Trail Smoke Signal OR, United States	2	3.280
	Great Basin Smoke Creek Rauchbier NV, United States	2	3.180
	Ölvisholt Jólabjór 2009 Iceland	2	3.340
	Victory Scarlet Fire Rauchbier PA, United States	2	3.140
	Triumph Rauchweizen NJ, United States	2	3.620
	Craft Smoked Lager Greece	2	3.080
	Viking Rauch WI, United States	2	2.940
	Sly Fox Rauchbier PA, United States	2	3.260
	Les Brasseurs du Temps Mille Neuf Cendre Canada	2	3.220
	Silver Peak Black Rockbier NV, United States	2	3.240
	Starr Hill Smoke Out VA, United States	2	2.740
	Fort Collins Smokin Lager CO, United States	2	3.340
	Meteor Mortimer France	2	2.820