Flavored beer

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Okay, get ready for some serious old world beer flavor with Rauchbier! This distinctive German beer style literally translates to “smoke beer” – and you can taste why. The malt used to brew Rauchbiers is dried over an open flame, which gives the beer an intense smoky aroma and flavor. Some compare it to the smell of bacon or smoked ham. It can seem a little unusual at first, but it’s absolutely addictive once you acquire the taste.

Knowing how to identify, control and eliminate off-flavors in beer will not only make you a better brewer, but give you a better tasting experience.

San Miguel Flavored Beer (Apple)

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Let’s explore the world of Alternative Sugar Beers. As the name suggests, these beers get their fermentable sugars from sources other than just barley malt. Brewers get creative with sugars like honey, molasses, maple syrup, sorghum, and more! These alternative sugars contribute unique flavors, aromas, colors, and mouthfeels to the brew. Honey provides a delicate sweetness, while molasses gives a robust richness. Maple syrup adds woody, candied notes.

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flavored beer

Pour one of these bottles into an ice cube tray, freeze, then add them to cheap wine or vodka on the rocks

Starting this classic float with a malt syrup seems to boost the root beer flavor here, but you can go without it.

Ah, Märzen! What a delightful beer for the fall season. With its toasted malt flavor and clean, smooth finish, it’s like a crisp autumn breeze blowing through the biergarten. The name Märzen comes from the German word for March, which is when this lager style was traditionally brewed in Bavaria. It was made stronger and had more malt so it could ferment over the summer months when it was too hot to brew.