Rauchbier — the smoked beer you either love or don't understand

Rauchbier — the smoked beer you either love or don't understand

Rauchbier is a style that leaves no one indifferent. Made with malt smoked over a wood fire — traditionally beech, but sometimes oak or alder — it carries an aroma and taste that most people don't expect from a beer. Smoked ham, fireplace, barbecue — the descriptions vary, but the sensation is unmistakable. The first sip is a surprise. The second is a decision. The third — you already know if you're a lifelong fan.

The style originated in Bamberg, Bavaria, but today, smoked beers are made by craft breweries worldwide — in various variations and with different intensities of smoky character. In our collection, you will find both classic Bamberg rauchbiers and modern interpretations from various breweries. Styles range from lagers and märzens to porters and bocks. An interesting highlight is also Grodziskie — a revived historical Polish style, brewed with wheat malt smoked over an oak fire, which combines light acidity with a delicate smoky character — refreshing and completely different from anything else in this category.

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