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
	Sly Fox Rauchbier PA, United States	2	3.260
	The Veil Get You By VA, United States	2	3.460
	Helsinge Rököl Sweden	2	3.120
	Triumph Rauchweizen NJ, United States	2	3.620
	Muhu Lõkits Estonia	2	2.580
	Great Basin Smoke Creek Rauchbier NV, United States	2	3.180
	Mill Street Rauchbier Canada	2	3.060
	Victory Scarlet Fire Rauchbier PA, United States	2	3.140
	Aecht Schlenkerla Erle Germany	2	3.320
	Due South Kevin's Bacon FL, United States	2	3.400
	Aecht Schlenkerla Weichsel Rotbier Germany	2	3.420
	Oregon Trail Smoke Signal OR, United States	2	3.280
	Närke Häklefjäll Sweden	2	3.240
	Voss Eldhus Sommar Norway	2	3.200
	Marché Joannette Rauchweizen Canada	2	3.400
	Mommeriete Speciaal Rookbock Netherlands	2	3.180
	Viking Rauch WI, United States	2	2.940
	Red Rock Bamberg Rauchbier UT, United States	2	2.700
	Silver Peak Black Rockbier NV, United States	2	3.240
	Wisby Julbrygd 2007 Sweden	2	2.900