Beers similar to Rauch Leicht

Smoked·United States·4.2% ABV·One of 6 Smokeds in hopIQ·

hopIQ found 10 beers that share Rauch Leicht's smoky and malty character. Smoke runs through this light lager, built on German beechwood-smoked pilsner malt and American rice grits, with German Mittelfrüh hops. It's a collaboration between Live Oak and Von Trapp Brewing in Vermont, brewed at 4.2% ABV. Rauch Leicht pours in winter, with draft and cans exclusive to the taproom.

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10 beers like Rauch Leicht

Smoked Helles

Four Winds Brewing Co.

Canada · Helles Lager · 4.5%

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86%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Mirrors Rauch Leicht's lightness and cleanness, plus noble hop character.

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Structure: very close

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Structure: Same structure — body, sweetness, bitterness and texture all land on the same spot.

Structure: very close

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Whisky Beer

St. Peter's Brewery

United Kingdom · Smoked · 4.8%

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83%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Keeps cleanness and crispness like Rauch Leicht; adds booziness, noticeably more bitter.

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Structure: more bitter, softer

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Structure: Very close — a touch more bitterness, a touch less texture.

Structure: more bitter, softer

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Summer Beech

Weyermann Braumanufaktur

Germany · Rauchbier · 4.9%

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82%

FLAVOUR MATCH

A touch more floral notes, a notch stronger — refreshment and lightness as with Rauch Leicht.

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Structure: a notch stronger

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Structure: Very close — a touch more bitterness, a touch more body.

Structure: a notch stronger

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Flama

Cervezas Althaia

Spain · Rauchbier · 5.2%

81%

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Alongside Rauch Leicht on lightness and cleanness: adds creaminess, a notch stronger.

Structure: a notch stronger

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Basket Case

Georgetown Brewing Company

United States · Dark Lager · 5.1%

80%

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Shares lightness and crispness with Rauch Leicht; adds toasty notes, a notch stronger.

Structure: a notch stronger

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Tarasgeir

Isle of Skye Brewing Company

United Kingdom · Smoked · 4%

80%

MATCH

Same refreshment and cleanness as Rauch Leicht, adds dryness, fuller-bodied.

Structure: a touch fuller, softer

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Little Fire

Tree House Brewing Company

United States · Rauchbier · 5.2%

79%

MATCH

As with Rauch Leicht, same crispness and lightness, plus bread notes, a notch stronger.

Structure: a notch stronger

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Greif-R

Brauerei Greifenklau

Germany · Rauchbier · 4.9%

78%

MATCH

Like Rauch Leicht on lightness and cleanness — adds dryness, a notch stronger.

Structure: a notch stronger

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DonZa

Birrificio Vetra

Italy · Rauchbier · 5.3%

77%

MATCH

Stronger — same crispness and cleanness as Rauch Leicht, adds citrus notes, a notch stronger.

Structure: a notch stronger

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Anspach & Hobday Rauchbier

Anspach & Hobday

United Kingdom · Rauchbier · 5%

76%

MATCH

Stronger — same cleanness and crispness as Rauch Leicht, adds roasted notes, a notch stronger.

Structure: a notch stronger

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