Bamberg-Style Bock Rauchbier
German Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
- OG
- 1.066 – 1.074
- FG
- 1.018 – 1.024
- ABV
- 6.3 – 7.6 %
- IBU
- 20 – 30
- Color
- 20 – 30 SRM
- CO₂
- – –
Color
Dark brown to very dark
Clarity
Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
Malt aroma & flavor
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 aroma & flavor
Very low
Bitterness
Medium, increasing proportionately with starting gravity.
Fermentation character
Fruity esters are usually absent, but if present should be very low. Diacetyl should not be present.
Body
Medium to full
Brew to this style
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Style guideline data is the work of its respective publishers, reproduced here for reference: BJCP · Brewers Association · Norbrygg · SHBF · Danske Øldommere.