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Rauchbier
Rauchbier is an German Lager beer style. It typically presents as dark brown to very dark. 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. Very low.
- 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 darkSRM:20-30
EBC:40-60
Clarity:
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.
Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association beer style guidelines.
No beers have been reviewed in this style.