Bright Brewery Smoko Rauchbier

Style
Smoke Beer
ABV
6.66%

You don't see too many smoke beers around Australia, despite their unique charms and suitability for pairing with such a wide range of foods. As the success of 3 Ravens Dark at the 2015 Perth Royal Beer Show shows, done well they can excite even the toughest critic's palate too. Whether Bright's decision to brew one was sparked by a love of the classics originating in Bamberg, Germany, or the fact there's a small town nearby called Smoko we don't know. What we do know is that Smoko is the beer that's excited the Crafty palate more than any other current head brewer Ryan Tyack has conceived since moving there from BrewDog.

It features four different smoked malts – Beechwood, Cherrywood, Mesquite and peated – and, while its smokiness hits you with some force, it's a far cry from the insanity of, say, Yeastie Boys' 100 percent peated malt Rex Attitude. There's a sweetness and fruitiness to both aroma and flavour – alternately smoky, woody and cured meaty – and enough balance to ensure it's never overbearing. They reckon it's a great beer to have with blue cheese, steak or pork belly; our experience with well made rauchbiers suggests it'll probably go with pretty much any cheese or meat you want to throw at it too.

Published August 8, 2015

Name
Bright Brewery
Address

121 Great Alpine Road
Bright
VIC 3741

Phone
(03) 5755 1301
Open Hours

Daily: 11am to evening

Regular events

Sundays: Live music in the beer garden

Tours

Last Friday of every month (excl PH)
Every Friday of Vic school holidays from 3pm
$35 for guided brewery tour and tasting paddle

Bendigo TAFE 2025 B2
High Country Hop 2025 B2

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