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Räucherator

Brauerei Hummel
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🌍 Germany · Rauchbier · One of 16 Rauchbiers in hopIQ

A Rauchbier Doppelbock for the strong-beer season, available from January. It is brewed from dark malt with an extra-high share of smoked malt at about 18.7 °P and pours deep brown to black. Intense wood smoke and smoked ham lead, backed by dark bread crust, toffee, dried plum and a touch of dark chocolate from the heavy malt bill. The body is full and warming, and the smoke lingers long into the finish.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber12
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Rauchbier.
Malt character
bready
caramel
chocolate
malty
Distinctive notes
smoky
dark fruit

FEATURED IN

Featured inThe Best German Strong Beers

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Räucherator

Appearance

Deep brown to black pour with dense, persistent head and tight foam structure. The beer presents as opaque and full-bodied on the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that support excellent head retention and lacing.

deep brown to blackopaquedense headstrong lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with intense wood smoke and smoked ham notes, immediately commanding attention. Dark bread crust, dried plum, and subtle toffee round out the aromatic profile, with a faint dark chocolate note emerging beneath the malt-forward base. The smoke character is forward and persistent without becoming acrid.

intense wood smokesmoked hamdark breaddried plumdark chocolate

Taste

The palate is full and warming, with smoke flavors dominating the entry and mid-palate. Dark bread crust, toffee, and dried plum provide structural sweetness, while the heavy malt bill delivers notes of dark chocolate and subtle caramel complexity. The mouthfeel is smooth and rich despite the 8% ABV, with the smoke lingering persistently across the palate.

smokyfull-bodiedwarming alcoholdark fruitchocolate undertones

Finish

The finish is long and smoke-driven, with the wood smoke character extending well into the aftertaste. Lingering notes of smoked ham and dark bread persist, while the alcohol warmth provides gentle support without harshness.

long smoke finishsmoked ham persistence
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
86
Appearance
85
Finish
87
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Räucherator

Serve at 12–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Räucherator

About Rauchbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Rauchbier?

Rauchbier is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Rauchbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same smoky, full-bodied, bready character as Räucherator will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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