Rauchbier

BJCP 6B

Amber Malty European Lager

Overall Impression:

An elegant, malty German amber lager with a balanced, complementary beechwood smoke character. Toasty-rich malt in aroma and flavor, restrained bitterness, low to high smoke flavor, clean fermentation profile, and an attenuated finish are characteristic.

Commercial Examples:
Eisenbahn Rauchbier, Kaiserdom Rauchbier, Schlenkerla Rauchbier Märzen, Spezial Rauchbier Märzen Victory Scarlet Fire Rauchbier

*The Style Name, Overall Impression, and Commercial Examples are borrowed with permission from the BJCP.

Yeast strains to use: