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I tried out a Rauchbier. I modified a Graham cracker ale to add a little smoke. I did wimp out in the smoke though so it is closer to a standard dark lager.

RECIPE:
23L Batch

Original Gravity: 1.051

Final Gravity: 1.009
ABV: 5.5%

IBU (Tinseth): 27

Grain

3.5 kg (72.9%) — Maris Otter

1 kg (20.8%) — Honey Malt

200 g (4.2%) — Smoked Malt

100 g (2.1%) — Chocolate Malt   

Hops

13 g (19 IBU) — Magnum 12% — Boil — 60 min

7 g (4 IBU) — Fuggle 4.5% — Boil — 60 min

10 g (2 IBU) — Saaz 3.75% — Boil — 15 min

18 g (2 IBU) — Saaz 3.75% — Boil — 5 min

6 g (1 IBU) — Fuggle 4.5% — Boil — 5 min

Escarpment Isar Lagar yeast

This is a nice light beer. Light body with a crisp finish. Aroma has a light maltness, bready with a Carmel undertone that cares into the flavour with neither dominating. I was surprised to see no Carmel in the recipe lol. The combo of honey malt and smoke must have created the light Carmel flavour. Either way, great beer

why wimp out on the smoke?! ...coming from the newbie brewer who pushes flavors mauybe a bit too far, mwah-hahhh! I caught the caramel'ness as well, and hop profile, despite a low hop addition. Hop profile coming through due to a lack of adjuncts and super-clean brew? Also, taking notes, what is "Honey Malt"? thank you for sharing!

Gonna be honest here, I hate smoked malt in beer. For this reason, I offered it to my neighbor. I talked to him today and he send his thank you along. He gave it a good hime and enjoyed every last drop. Thanks for the share.

This is very nice. Only a hint of smoke, which is plenty for me. Love how clean and smooth this turned out.

Beautiful looking beer. Very well-balanced with a nice level of sweetness. Lovely head. Smokiness was pretty minimal, but I enjoyed searching for it, and i enjoyed what I found.

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