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Weiherer Rauch

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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
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2025
World Beer Cup 2025
Smoke Beer
★Gold — World Beer Cup 2025 (Smoke Beer)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
smokymaltytoasty
smoky
malty
toasty
caramel
clean
earthy
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by distinctive beech-wood smoke — neither acrid nor overwhelming, but integral to the identity.
also:roasted,bready
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,spicy

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
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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About Rauchbier

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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.

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