Bamberg-Style Märzen Rauchbier

Color: Pale to light brown

Clarity: Chill haze should not be present

Perceived 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.

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Hop aroma and flavor is very low to low, derived from noble-type hops.

Perceived Bitterness: Low to medium

Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity-estery and diacetyl aroma and flavor should not be perceived

Body: Full

• Color SRM (EBC): 4-15 (8-30 EBC)
• ABV: 4.0%-4.7% (5.1%-6.0%) %
• IBU: 18-25
• AE - Apparent Extract: 1.012-1.020 (3.1-5.1 °Plato)
• OG - Original Gravity: 1.050-1.060 (12.4-14.7 °Plato)