Rauch Ür Bock
Caldera Brewing Company

Rauch Ãœr BockRauch Ãœr Bock
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From:
Caldera Brewing Company
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Rauchbier
ABV:
7.4%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.06 | pDev: 11.33%
Reviews:
88
Ratings:
144
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 26, 2021
Added:
May 05, 2010
Wants:
  71
Gots:
  11
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Ratings by djeucalyptus:
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Reviewed by djeucalyptus from Oregon

4.3/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Pours a rich burnt caramel hue with some deep amber hues... dark for a rauchbier. a surprisingly dark tan head slowly fades and leaves ample lacing.

aroma is pungently smokey... sweet malt, sweet smoke, and some salted caramel in the nose.

the taste, as expected, is smokey. Not the smokiest or most pungent smoke profile I've experienced, but damn up there. and I think it's the intense rich malt and sweetness from the malt that keeps the smoke slightly tamed. A touch of lemon and citrus fruitiness in the finish which blends perfectly with the cherry smoke.

It's not as crisp or dry as other Rachbiers, and it seems a bit more full-bodied, with almost a touch of syrupiness to it. which is kind of an interesting take on it. I'm digging it.

I'm not usually one to say this, but it's almost a touch malt-forward. Not that it's a bad thing. I think this is probably my favorite domestically produced Rauchbier I've had the pleasure of tasting. It really hits on all cylinders. A touch sweet and malt forward, but all in all, it does what it's going for and works beautifully. Definitely worth seeking out.
Mar 24, 2011
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Reviewed by Reidrover from Oregon

4.11/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
22 oz. bomber from the old Capital market in Salem OR( called something else now but cant remember)
Bargain price of $5.99
Lovely looking beer in my pint mug. Smokey chestnut coloured body and handsome large ,frothy beige head.
Nice thick aromas of smoky bacon and Cherrywood..lovely.
Taste is really nicely balanced. Getting the smoky ham sausages at the end..Again the Cherrywood and some ash also. very good.
Really good mouth feel. Smooth despite the smoke.
Awesome American rauch..just excellent.
Apr 26, 2021
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Reviewed by patre_tim from Thailand

4.1/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Amber filtered with 4 fingers of creamy beige head.

Smells of smoke, caramel and creme brûlée.

The taste follows the nose.

Medium smooth body with light carbonation.

I got this in Redding where I am drinking it July 27th, 2020.
Jul 28, 2020
 
Rated: 4.07 by StanleysCup from Maryland

Feb 02, 2019
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Reviewed by BeerAndGasMasks from Virginia

3.96/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
From the bottle, it pours a hazy brown color liquid with a light tan moderate head that stays and stays. In the nose, it is smoke and more smoke. In the mouth, it is very smoky and sweetish. Pleasant.
Dec 12, 2018
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Reviewed by Darkmagus82 from Texas

3.34/5  rDev -17.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
Appearance - The beer pours a moderate brown color with a one finger head of off white foam. The head has a moderate level of retention, fading over time to leave a light level of lace on the sides of the glass.
Smell - The smell is big and bold with tons of smoke, brown sugar, caramel, molassas, bread, and a bit of char. Overall it smells like BBQ in a glass.
Taste- The taste begins with a sweet bready and carmel/brown sugar heavy taste that has a good showing of smoke upfront. As the taste advanes so too does the smoke taking on some char and burnt flavors as well. While sweet upfront, somewhat unfortunately, the sweet grows as well with more caramel, molassas, and brown sugar coming to the tongue. In the end, with all the flavor transitions, one is left with a nice smokey, but overally sweet and roasty taste to linger on the tongue.
Mouthfeel - The body of the beer is moderate to slightly thinner for a dark, sweet brew with a carbonation level that is rather light. The carbonation was great, but the lighter body did not do the smokey and sweet flavors all that well.
Overall- It had the smoke I was looking for, but lacked any crispness of a lager and was way too rich in sweetness.
Sep 16, 2018
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Reviewed by brewerburgundy from West Virginia

4.24/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
22oz bottle, Duvel tulip.

I’m reminded of thick, almost opaque amber. It’s so saturated it’s red and the head is patient for a lager and dark fawn brown.

Billows of salty olive and smoked almond. It’s like a can of Blue Diamond nuts or a dirty, dirty martini. It’s the most savory beer aroma I’ve smelled.

Voluptuous, full toasted brown malts are engulfed in salty, gamey smoke. It’s pungent camp fire, it’s oak and apple wood smoked nuts, it’s a dirty greasy martini. Fruit caramelized with brown sugar filters in after the initial onslaught of smoke.

Creamy and like velvet due to the perfect marriage of beer and bubble.

It’s a complex and delicious smoked beer; one of the best beers I’ve had recently. It stands out not only because it’s a rare style, but because of the intensity and complexity.
Jul 27, 2018
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Reviewed by PicoPapa from Connecticut

4.02/5  rDev -1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
22oz bottle. Pours a dark coppery chestnut with an inch of head. Moderate amount of lacing. Smokey, meaty aroma with some sweet cherrywood, lightly toasted bread and maple bacon. The taste is smoked cherrywood, bacon, maple syrup, roasted malts and charred wood. Smoke and cherry finish. Light to medium body with a creamy mouthfeel. Not much alcohol presence. This is something I would buy again.
Jan 03, 2018
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Reviewed by ckornmannn from Washington

4.67/5  rDev +15%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
From a bottle into a tulip. Auburn color, tenacious lacy head. The smoke is really nuanced and well done. Sweet, rich, a bit viscous. Perfect smoked beer and right there with the German ones in my opinion.
May 03, 2017
 
Rated: 4.49 by wisrarebeer from Wisconsin

Mar 18, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by elglueckert from Montana

Dec 29, 2016
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Rated by NeilSilber1 from California

4.85/5  rDev +19.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Maple bacon smoke Belgium like dark- great!!
Sep 23, 2016
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.98/5  rDev -2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Bottle from co-op. Underpriced and undervalued. Perfect example of the German rauch style. Sweet, smokey aroma, more smoke in the taste. Malt, bacon, maple syrup, taste is initially sweet, followed by cured meat. Pretty solid throughout.
Sep 20, 2016
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Reviewed by avalon07 from South Carolina

4.28/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
L: Poured from a bottle to a mug. Had a medium brown color and a cloudy texture. There was an inch and a half of foamy, off white, somewhat long-lasting head. Sparse lacing.

S: A nice aroma of smoke, malt, and a slightly fruity element.

T: Tasted of a very pronounced woody smokiness, a fair amount of malt, light fruit, a hint of caramel and toffee, and a tinge of a bready quality. Definitely a well done flavor that's much livelier than most rauchbiers. The smoke is never overpowering (it's most evident in the front of the flavor), which lets the other ingredients come through.

F: A well-carbonated beer with a vibrant finish. Medium-bodied.

O: This is a hard style to get right (too much or not enough smoke), but Caldera has made a drinkable with this one.
Sep 09, 2016
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Reviewed by tigg924 from Massachusetts

4.39/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Pours clear, amber in color with 3/4 inch head. Taste is smoke, candied sugar, and toasted malt. Medium bodied and slightly sweet. Really tasty and super easy to drink. One of the better domestic rauchbiers out there. Could have several of these.
Jul 24, 2016
 
Rated: 4.21 by Zylod from West Virginia

Jul 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.85 by VashonGuy from Washington

Jun 17, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by shelby415 from Oregon

Mar 06, 2016
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Reviewed by JackieKu from Taiwan

3.73/5  rDev -8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
22 oz bottle.

A: Clear cropper. Poured 4 fingers high of head with medium short retention.
S: Dried longan. Honey. Moderate smoky. Slightly grainy.
T: Grains. Dried longan. Moderate malty sweet. Medium bitterness. Slightly smoky. Slightly pepper spicy. Dry finish.
M: Medium bodied. High carbonation.
O: The grainy character is a bit overwhelming. Otherwise pretty authentic.
Mar 04, 2016
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Dark yellow, amber/light red appearance, clarity, when I think smoke/rauchbiers, I think dark, so that was a little different, good appearance though. Aroma was like a hickory smoker, very nice, exquisite.

Holy crap this is smoky, not my thing, too pungent. Would totally recommend to someone into this style. All my Smoking Wood fans, check it out. So much smoke. . . domineering.
Mar 02, 2016
Rauch Ür Bock from Caldera Brewing Company
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 144 ratings