Bamberg-Style Maerzen Rauchbier

German Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025

4 SRM15 SRM

OG: 1.050 – 1.060
FG: 1.012 – 1.020
ABV: 5.1 – 6 %
IBU: 18 – 25
Color

4 – 15 SRM

CO₂

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Color

Pale to light brown

Clarity

Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present

Malt aroma & flavor

Sweet toasted malt aroma should be present. Medium-low to medium toasted malt sweetness should be present. Aroma and flavor of smoked beechwood ranges from very low to medium. Smoke ﬂavors should be smooth, without harshness. Aroma should strike a balance between malt, hop, and smoke.

Hop aroma & flavor

Hop aroma and ﬂavor is very low to low, derived from noble-type hops.

Bitterness

Low to medium

Fermentation character

Fruity esters and diacetyl should not be present

Body

Full

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