German Lagers: Rauchbier
- Color: Dark brown to very dark
- Clarity: Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
- 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
- Bitterness: Medium, increasing proportionately with starting gravity.
- Fermentation: Fruity esters are usually absent, but if present should be very low. Diacetyl should not be present.
- Body: Medium to full
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ABV:
6.3%-7.6%
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ABW:
5.0%-6.0%
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IBU:
20-30
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Color (SRM):
20-30
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Color (EBC):
40-60
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Original Gravity:
1.066-1.074
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Original Gravity °P:
16.1-18
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Final Gravity:
1.018-1.024
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Final Gravity °P:
4.6-6.1
Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association 2021 beer style guidelines.
No beers have been reviewed in the style.