Bamberg-Style Bock Rauchbier – European Origin Lager Styles

Bamberg-Style Bock Rauchbier Style

  • Color: Dark brown to very dark
  • Clarity: Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
  • Perceived 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.
  • Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low
  • Perceived Bitterness: Medium, increasing proportionately with starting gravity.
  • Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity esters are usually absent, but if present should be very low. Diacetyl should not be present.
  • Body: Medium to full

Bamberg-Style Bock Rauchbier Vital Statistics

  • Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.066-1.074 (16.1-18 °Plato)
  • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.018-1.024 (4.6-6.1 °Plato)
  • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 5.0%-6.0% (6.3%-7.6%)
  • Bitterness (IBU) 20-30
  • Color SRM (EBC) 20-30(40-60 EBC)

2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association.

Credit: 2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines – Lager Styles – European Origin Lager Styles – Bamberg-Style Bock Rauchbier