Rauchbier

[cammikebrown]

Not to blow up this thread in the middle of the night, but... Sensate Smoked Helles from Suarez is utterly fantastic. And now I'm realizing, from their description, you can impart smoke from yeast harvested from a rauchbier? And so THAT is why Schlenkerla Helles tastes like that despite using no smoked malt? Man...

 

[sameasiteverwas]

Not to blow up this thread in the middle of the night, but... Sensate Smoked Helles from Suarez is utterly fantastic. And now I'm realizing, from their description, you can impart smoke from yeast harvested from a rauchbier? And so THAT is why Schlenkerla Helles tastes like that despite using no smoked malt? Man...

Sensate is indeed awesome but I believe Schlenkerla Helles is smoky because it is brewed on the same equipment as everything else and the smoke flavor is just ingrained into all the equipment. that's what I was told at least.

 

[cammikebrown]

Sensate is indeed awesome but I believe Schlenkerla Helles is smoky because it is brewed on the same equipment as everything else and the smoke flavor is just ingrained into all the equipment. that's what I was told at least.

I have also heard this, but brewing is so much about cleanliness that this also doesn’t really make sense. Maybe it’s both

 

[Dave]

Can confirm its greatness. Light and integrated smoke that adds and doesn’t distract from the malt character of the base style.

Thanks boo sameasiteverwas

 

[shadowane]

I feel like Human Robot in Philly made a beer using "smoked yeast" but I can't remember for sure.

 

[sameasiteverwas]

well since this thread is jumping, might as well keep it going. Triple Crossing Cinder Rauch. Pairs well with charred crust.

 

[sameasiteverwas]

Got another one in RVA. The Veil Get You By. This one is more acrid char than hammy smoke. Fairly unique smoke flavor but it works pretty well.

 

[purephase]

What did you guys think of the two new Schlenkerlas last year? I loved the red, liked the schwarzbier.

 

[Nathan]

What did you guys think of the two new Schlenkerlas last year? I loved the red, liked the schwarzbier.

Didn't try the Schwarz yet but the Rot was fantastic.

 

[GetchaPull]

Not amazing but very nice...

 

[Jacco Macacco]

Oooo TIL there's a rauchbier thread. And TIL what a rauchbier is. I had a bunch of these bad boys last week (prior to rauchbier thread/definition knowledge), and they were delish.

 

[theLostWizard]

This is insanely good. Subtle smoke, great kellerbier.

 

[SwedishJesus]

Bierstachel (hot poker) rauchbier at Dovetail

 

[BigFrank]

Bierstachel (hot poker) rauchbier at Dovetail

Can we get a proper review? That looks cool.

 

[SwedishJesus]

Can we get a proper review? That looks cool.

It mainly just caramelizes the foam, which tastes like a campfire toasted marshmallow for a minute or two after. It doesn’t seem to affect the taste of the beer much, but the foam/beer combo is really nice together. We hung around for repeat stacheling.

The rauchbier is pretty substantial, bittersweet and roasty, the smoke isn’t overpowering and well integrated. Smooth and easy drinking.

 

[GetchaPull]

Super roasty and smokey. Lighter backbone. Delicious. An impy schwarzbier would be ideal.