Rauchbier – Beer Style Overview

Rauchbier Introduction – by Firkin Ron The term beer style refers to a broad set of descriptors used to differentiate and categorize types of beers. In short, descriptors such as color, flavor, strength, ingredients, production method, recipe, history, and origin create the framework for establishing the style of a beer. And almost any time you…

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Spezial Keller – Vacations in a Glass

Take an armchair visit to a unique brewery, pub or other intoxicating venue that has a story you’ll love. Spezial Keller: Today’s armchair visit takes place in Bamberg, Germany. And today’s tour was inspired by a recent post by my friend Owen Ogletree about a beer-style called Rauchbier. As noted by Owen, Rauchbier is a…

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New Sierra Nevada & Mahrs Bräu Oktoberfest Beer

SIERRA NEVADA PARTNERS WITH GERMANY’S MAHRS BRÄU ON NEW OKTOBERFEST BEER Oktoberfest fall seasonal will feature a different German partner each year SIERRA NEVADA PRESS RELEASE 2016 Seasonal Oktoberfest Beer Chico, CA— April 26, 2016—Sierra Nevada is pleased to announce Bamberg, Germany’s Mahrs Bräu as their brewing partner for this year’s Oktoberfest seasonal beer. Released…

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