Rauch Bock // 6.66% ABV // 25 IBU // 16.1 P
medium body + beechwood smoke + rich
Inspired by beer pilgrimage(s) to Bamberg, Germany — a town well known for its Rauch (smoke) lagers. This Märzen style bock lager, was triple decoction mashed with a portion of beechwood smoked malt, and a variety of other Franconian origin malts. Moderately hopped with Saaz to balance the rich malt, fermented quite cold, and carefully lagered over an extended period of time.
This deep amber colored lager's smokiness is wonderfully balanced against the toffee, chocolate cherry and raspberry notes — a palate rollercoaster filled with intrigue and complexity. As a tradition these more sustaining lagers are winter staples.
HOPS:
Perle, Saaz
MALT:
Caramunich, Munich, Pilsener, Rauchmalt, Vienna
