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
	Helsinge Rököl Sweden	2	3.120
	Teerenpeli Sauhusanttu Finland	2	2.980
	Triumph Rauchweizen NJ, United States	2	3.620
	Nøgne Ø Holy Smoke Norway	2	3.220
	Oregon Trail Smoke Signal OR, United States	2	3.280
	Victory Scarlet Fire Rauchbier PA, United States	2	3.140
	Hummel-Bräu Räucherator Doppelbock Germany	1	3.175
	Veldensteiner Räucherl Germany	1	3.100
	Fort Collins Spezial Marzen CO, United States	1	3.275
	Braustelle Rauchbier Germany	1	3.150
	Ølfabrikken Rauchbier Denmark	1	3.075
	Silver Peak Black Rockbier NV, United States	1	3.225
	Craftsman Roggen Rauch Bock CA, United States	1	3.225
	John Harvards Rauchbock MA, United States	1	3.300
	Wig & Pen Wobbly Boot Smokey Weizen Australia	1	3.125
	Weyermann Schlotfegerla Germany	1	3.300
	Wisby Sjätte Tunnans Julöl Sweden	1	3.125
	Flakhaven Finsk Røgøl Denmark	1	3.100
	Henninger Highlander Germany	1	2.975
	Browns Rauch Bockbier NY, United States	1	2.800