Very interesting. I've got something similar on the cards, but more of an ESS than an ASS if you know what I mean.
Oats in place of some of the maris otter; S-04 instead of US-05; EKG instead of northern brewer. The rest of the recipe is pretty similar.
I haven't brewed a rauchbier before. A little concerned that it might not be smoky enough for my taste (most commercial example don't do it for me. Aecht Schlenkerla is one exception), but will adjust the recipe for next time if need be.
I'll post the exact recipe in this thread if it turns out good.
