Rauchbier, meaning “smoked beer” in German, is a style I have made before…except that it got infected. It is the only beer I’ve made where that’s happened to me not trying to purposely infect it. Unfortunately, it was a bacteria that smelled unpleasant, so I dumped it. Give up and never try to make this style again? Absolutely not! […]
Rauchbier
Rauchbier (with Home-Smoked Malt)
Probably properly pronounced “roushbeer”, this is a style I don’t see around that often. I think one reason is it’s hard to make commercially, or rather a hassle, but the other reason is smoke in beer can turn people off. I personally love it. It reminds me of eating while I’m drinking…basically the best combo one could imagine. But I can also understand why someone would hate it…sorta. […]