Smoke Beer

(Description Courtesy of Beer Advocate)

When malt is kilned over an open flame, the smoke flavor becomes infused into the beer, leaving a taste that can vary from dense campfire, to slight wisps of smoke. Any style of beer can be smoked; the goal is to reach a balance between the style’s character and the smoky properties. Originating in Germany as Rauchbier (“Rowk-beer”), this style is open to interpretation by U.S. craft brewers. Classic base styles include German-style Marzen/Oktoberfest, German-style Bock, German-style Dunkel, Vienna-style Lager and more. Smoke flavors dissipate over time.

Weyermann makes a Smoked Malt (also known as Rauchmalt) a famous beechwood-smoked malt can make up to 100% of the grist for classic Bamberger Rauchbier. Use smaller percentages to add smoke character to bock, helles, hefeweizen, porters, Scottish ales, brown ales, etc.

Several Subcategories:


1)Subcategory: Bamberg-Style Weiss Rauchbier
Pale to chestnut brown – low IBU

2)Subcategory: Bamberg-Style Helles Rauchbier
Light pale to golden – low IBU

3)Subcategory: Bamberg-Style Maerzen Rauchbier
Pale to light brown – low IBU

4)Subcategory: Bamberg-Style Bock Rauchbier
Dark brown to very dark – low IBU

5)Subcategory: Smoke Porter
Dark brown to black – low IBU

6)Subcategory: Other Smoke Beer
Varies


-Color - Any beer of any style incorporating smoke, and therefore may range from very light to black

-Clarity: Varies with underlying style

-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Varies with underlying style but Smoky malt aroma and
flavor, ranging from low to high, should be present.

-Hop Aroma and Flavor and Bitterness Varies with underlying style

-Body: Varies with underlying style

-ABV: Varies with underlying style

-Glassware: Pint Glass (or Becker, Nonic, Tumbler)

Examples (courtesy of Beer Advocate)
(https://www.beeradvocate.com)

Smoking Wood - Bourbon Barrel-Aged | The Bruery

Brewed by:
The Bruery
California, United States
thebruery.com

Style: Smoke Beer

Alcohol by volume (ABV): 13%


Notes / Commercial Description:

Brewed with a hefty amount of smoked malt, Smoking Wood is a delicious demonstration of what wood has to offer when it comes to beer, both in the malting process and the aging process. This imperial smoked porter is brewed with rye malt, contributing to a full body and light spiciness. Toasty oak, caramel and vanilla flavors balance the smokiness, contributing to an intense yet refined flavor profile.
There are both rye barrel and bourbon barrel aged variations of this beer which are layered with a rounding richness from the spirit that once resided inside of the barrel.

Gotlandsdricka | Jester King Brewery


Brewed by:
Jester King Brewery
Texas, United States
jesterkingbrewery.com

Style: Smoke Beer

Alcohol by volume (ABV): 6.60%

Notes / Commercial Description:

Gotlandsdricka, meaning “Drink of the Good Land”, is believed to have been the beer of the Vikings. Our rendition of this ancient style is inspired by the traditional farmhouse ales once brewed on the island of Gotland, off the coast of Sweden. Unfiltered, unpasteurized, and naturally-conditioned.

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