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Craigerrr said:
Nice glass
What is a Rauch Bier anyway?
I could look it up, but I would like to hear your description
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Rauch (German for Smoke) Bier (German for Beer) is a German lager originating in the Franconia region of Bavaria that has some or all the malt smoked to bring a smoky flavor to the beer reminiscent of smoked meats. Different levels of smoke can be achieved with different woods and time left on the smoker. Traditionally the Germans would Kiln their malt with beech wood and that tradition continues in the Rauch Bier. I used the blend I had on hand for my smoker (Hickory, Maple, Cherry).

This was first time for me to smoke the malt and I have to admit, I'm pleased with how it turned out, It tastes very similar to the one I had in Germany. I will do this again and experiment with different woods.

This particular brew was a single decoction lager using Saflager w34/70 More info here and in the notes
 
TerryDowning said:
Rauch (German for Smoke) Bier (German for Beer) is a German lager originating in the Franconia region of Bavaria that has some or all the malt smoked to bring a smoky flavor to the beer reminiscent of smoked meats. Different levels of smoke can be achieved with different woods and time left on the smoker. Traditionally the Germans would Kiln their malt with beech wood and that tradition continues in the Rauch Bier. I used the blend I had on hand for my smoker (Hickory, Maple, Cherry).

This was first time for me to smoke the malt and I have to admit, I'm pleased with how it turned out, It tastes very similar to the one I had in Germany. I will do this again and experiment with different woods.

This particular brew was a single decoction lager using Saflager w34/70 More info here and in the notes
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Very cool!
I am really not a lager guy at all, but I sure appreciate the process and attention to detail in brewing them. I did brew one dark czech lager, which I reallyliked, and will probably brew again at some point. That was one of the early quarterly community brews Shady Bo
 
Craigerrr said:
Very cool!
I am really not a lager guy at all, but I sure appreciate the process and attention to detail in brewing them. I did brew one dark czech lager, which I reallyliked, and will probably brew again at some point. That was one of the early quarterly community brews Shady Bo
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A Vienna is a very nice one to do as well. I decided I like those very simple. 97.5 Vienna, 2.5 Chocolate 350. Saaz, 34/70.
 
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