Rauchbier
Rauchbier is an German Lager beer style. Brewers Association category: Bamberg-Style Bock Rauchbier. It typically presents as dark brown to very dark.
- ABV
- 6.3%-7.6%
- IBU
- 20-30
- OG
- 1.066-1.074
- FG
- 1.018-1.024
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Alcohol & Bitterness
ABV:6.3%-7.6%
ABW:5.0%-6.0%
IBU:20-30
Perceived Bitterness:
Medium, increasing proportionately with starting gravity.
Color & Appearance
Color:
Dark brown to very darkClarity:
Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
Gravity & Body
Original Gravity:1.066-1.074
Original Gravity °P:16.1-18
Final Gravity:1.018-1.024
Final Gravity °P:4.6-6.1
Body:
Medium to full
Flavor Profiles
Malt Profile:
Medium to medium-high malt aroma and flavor should be present with very low to medium-high beechwood smoke aromas and flavors. Smoke flavors should be smooth, without harshness. Smoke flavor may create a perception of mild sweetness.
Hop Profile:
Very low
Fermentation Character:
Fruity esters are usually absent, but if present should be very low.
Diacetyl should not be present.
2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .
No beers have been reviewed in this style.