We start with malt grown specifically for this style of beer from Cologne Germany, and add a little bit of German Beechwood smoked malt for some mild campfire-esque flavor that even our favorite outdoor fire safety mascot would love. The smokeyness pairs wonderfully with this light and refreshing base and spicy/floral hops. While we wouldn’t consider this a Rauchbier, with it’s light color, and only 25% of the grain bill being smoked malt, it is very much a German smoked beer which pairs VERY well with sausage!