In a blind tasting by BJCP trained experts, this beer rated
99
Von Ebert Brewing Rauch Helles
“Yellow and bright; effervescent. The nose takes me to Bamberg: classic beechwood smoke coupled with some fine pilsner malt. Well-balanced, floral hop bitterness; medium-low smoke, with smooth biscuit and pie crust. Base is like milder helles that works well with the smoke. Super clean. Likeable balance on this. Classic in every way.”