Roggenbier Also Known As:   Rye Ale Roggenbier is a beer made from at least 50% rye (Roggen) malt. Classification:  Vollbier Type of Beer:  Ale Alcohol Content:  5% Extract Value:  11% Region:  Mainly in Bavaria (Bayern) Well Known Brands Paulaner Beer Characteristics Dark in color. Mild fruitiness; slight to extreme yeastiness; smokey, spicy, slightly tart. Dry finish. Medium effervescence. Off-white head. Slightly opaque. Serving Suggestions Optimal serving temperature is 46-48° F (8-9° C). Food Pairings Pairs well with roasted pork. History Until the 16th century, beer made from rye was very common. However, in 1516 the Bavarian Beer Purity Law was proclaimed by co-rulers Duke Wilhelm IV and Duke Ludwig X. This law stated that beer could only be made from water, malted barley and hops. Rye was only allowed for bread baking. It wasn't until 1988 that Bavaria breweries brought back the tradition and began making Roggenbiers again.