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Weiherer Rauch

Brauerei-Gasthof Kundmüller (Weiherer)
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🌍 Germany · Rauchbier · One of 7 Rauchbiers in hopIQ

Weiherer's Rauch is Franconian smoke without apology — amber, malty, and wrapped in the distinctive beech-wood character that defines the style. There's enough sweetness to balance the smoke, enough body to make it feel substantial. A European Beer Star medallist that tastes like Bamberg in a glass.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber16

AWARDS

Gold · 2025
World Beer Cup 2025
Smoke Beer
Gold — World Beer Cup 2025 (Smoke Beer)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Rauchbier.
Hop character
earthy
Malt character
malty
caramel
toasty
bready
roasted
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smoky
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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, malty, toasty character as Weiherer Rauch will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Other Rauchbiers in hopIQ

Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Weiherer Rauch

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weiherer Rauch

Appearance

Deep amber to light copper in the glass, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the sides with good Schaumkleiden. The color reflects the toasted Malz character without opacity, and carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

deep amberclear, persistent headfine lacework

Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by distinctive beech-wood smoke — neither acrid nor overwhelming, but integral to the identity. Beneath the smoke lies a foundation of warm, toasted Malz with subtle caramel sweetness and earthy undertones that ground the composition.

beech-wood smoketoasted maltcaramel sweetness

Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with the smoke character translating cleanly from nose to palate without harshness. Mid-palate shows substantial body and a gentle sweetness that balances the smoke; the finish carries bready, roasted notes with a restrained bitterness (22 IBU) that never dominates. The overall impression is one of harmony — smoke as a voice rather than a shout.

smooth, malty entrybalanced smoke and sweetnessclean, restrained bitterness

Finish

The finish is medium-length, with smoke character persisting gently into the aftertaste. A touch of drying, earthy character and subtle roasted grain fade to a clean, warming close.

medium lengthsmoke persistenceclean warmth
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
89
Taste
88
Appearance
87
Finish
86
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