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
	Beck Bräu Affumicator Germany	1	3.250
	Red Hare Brewing Rabbit's Reserve #06: Rauchbier GA, United States	1	3.100
	Yapai Negra Ahumada Argentina	1	3.075
	Silver Peak Black Rockbier NV, United States	1	3.225
	Weyermann Schlotfegerla Germany	1	3.300
	Taps Brewing Rauchbier Canada	1	3.225
	Uncle Billys Stop, Drop & Roll One TX, United States	1	3.325
	Valkyrie Whispering Embers WI, United States	1	3.325
	Vakka-Suomen Prykmestar Savu Kataja Finland	1	3.150
	Karhu Korpisavu III Finland	1	2.825
	Zwönitzer Raachermannl-Bier Germany	1	3.175
	Destihl Bamberger Rauchbier IL, United States	1	3.200
	Drei Kronen Stöffla Germany	1	3.125
	Silver Peak Red Rauch Ale NV, United States	1	3.075
	Meinel Mephisto Germany	1	3.075
	Eskilstuna Röksta Rökbock Sweden	1	3.175
	Krenkerup Rauch Bier Denmark	1	3.075
	Raben Brau Rauch Switzerland	1	2.850
	Friedel-Keller Schlotfegerla Germany	1	3.200
	The Brew Kettle Smoked Marzen OH, United States	1	3.225