Smoke flavored beer unique to Bamberg Germany. Vienna/Oktoberfest style made with malt that has been "smoked" over embers to create a smoky aroma and flavor.
Profile
Medium to full body. Malty, sweet flavor with distinctive smoke flavor and aroma. Low to medium hop flavor and aroma. Amber to brown color. Medium to med-high carbonation.
Ingredients
German Rauchmaltz (smoked Vienna malt) makes up 20-100% of the bill with the remainder being Munich and Vienna malt. Sometimes roasted malt for color. Noble German or Czech hops. German lager yeast.
Examples
Schlenkerta Rauchbier Marzen, Kaiserdom Rauchbier