Down In Smoke

Check into 5 “Smoked beers” for this one. It levels to level 100, so go crazy.

As well as generic smoked beers, Untappd also counts Grätzer/Grodziskie’s, Leichtenhainer’s and Rauchbier’s towards the badge.

The Grätzer (or Grodziskie) is a Polish beer that is highly carbonated and has low bitterness and alcohol. This allows the smoky characteristics to really shine through.

A Leichtenhainer is a German sour ale that is lightly hopped and smoked. The end product is usually hazy and is designed to be drunk fresh, traditionally straight from the barrel.

A Rauchbier is another German style, and it literally translates to “smoked beer”. The barley is dried over an open flame, which imparts the distinctive smokey aroma and taste.

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