Rauchbier dates back to the 1500’s in Bamberg, Germany when malt was often dried over the flames of a beechwood fire. Slight carmel undertones and a bright amber color compliment Z’s prominent smoke flavors.
Awards
2012, 1st at the Craft Larger Festival in the Specialty category. 2011 US Open Beer Championship, Bronze, Smoked/Rauchnier category. 2010 US Open Beer Championship Gold, Smoked/Rauchnier category.
Availability
All Year.
Packages
12oz bottles (6 packs), 1/2 bbls, 1/6 bbls
Stats
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.1% Hop Bitterness (IBU): 30 Color (SRM): 12
Z Lager
Z Lager
Rauchbier dates back to the 1500’s in Bamberg, Germany when malt was often dried over the flames of a beechwood fire. Slight carmel undertones and a bright amber color compliment Z’s prominent smoke flavors.
Awards
2012, 1st at the Craft Larger Festival in the Specialty category.
2011 US Open Beer Championship, Bronze, Smoked/Rauchnier category.
2010 US Open Beer Championship Gold, Smoked/Rauchnier category.
Availability
All Year.
Packages
12oz bottles (6 packs), 1/2 bbls, 1/6 bbls
Stats
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.1%
Hop Bitterness (IBU): 30
Color (SRM): 12
Food Pairings
Duck Wings, Bacon Wrapped Pretzels