4.2 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
On tap at Fermentoren. Pours a clear dark brown with an off-white head. Sweet with a light bitterness. Aromas of smoked malts and hints of caramel malts. Also aromas of dried fruits. Medium to full bodied. Very soft carbonation. Long lightly dry finish with more smoked malt aromas.
3.7 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 2/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 2/5 OVERALL 16/20
Split pea soup with ham and a strong smoke component on the nose. Clear copper, thin head. Malt forward, split pea flavor. Smoke makes a late appearance. I’m normally repulsed by anything vegetal, but this was a very pleasant vegetable flavor. Cam highly recommended, and it is enjoyable.
4.5 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 18/20
UPDATED: APR 11, 2012 On tap at the Farmhouse. Expectations were through the roof for this one. Pours a beautiful sparkling brown with red shades, small beige head that lasted the whole time. Aroma: Incredibly refined, the smoke isn’t overpowering. Smoke malts present themselves as charred wood, sea shells and grilled meat. The meaty aspect is not as present as in most smoked beers. The sea-like aroma reminded me of Islay scotches. Caramel shines through the smoke. Smoke allows even more room for caramelized malts, dark fruits and burnt toast. This is round and oily and as light as a smoke should be. Highly drinkable, of course. A balance masterpiece.
4.1 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
On tap at Farmhouse Tap & Grill (Burlington). Appearance: Dark amber with a small white head. Aroma: Strongs notes of smoke, bacon., hints of hops. Taste: Smoked, bacon, wood, malt and a slight bitterness. Overall: Wow! Really not a fan of "smoked" beers, but this one is impressive. Highly drinkable and incredibly well balanced.
4 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
What a great brew. Redlight Redlight - tap. I couldn’t wait to try this one. Aromas consist of pulled pork with some light bread and campfire notes. This one was a clear brown with an off-white head...I think...it was sorta dark in RR. The taste was amazing. Solid smoky notes of BBQ with some crisp bready notes. This one was perfectly balanced and drinkable as hell with the smokiness not being overpowering at all.
4 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
On tap @ Redlight - pours a dark red/brown with a white head. Aroma is upfront smoke, as is taste with a great malty and light bitter finish. Solid rauchbier that I would definitely drink agin.
3.8 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Draft at Monks. Poured a dark amber reddish brown with a pillowy white head. Noticeable smokey aroma, though the smokey taste is much milder than expected. Smoothly blends with the dark malt. Woody. Charcoal. Leather. Slight sweetness is present that balances the heavier flavors quite well. The overall effect though is quite mild. Would be a good place to start for drinkers wanting to try, but a bit scared of, rauchbiers.
3.9 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
What a find here in FL! Also on tap! The scent was full of roasted malts and ham with some charcoal in the mix. For a smoked beer, the meaty flavors were light and acceptable among the robust malt character. I could get into smoked beers if there were more like this.
5 AROMA 10/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 20/20
I don’t think you can get a better rauchbier. Nice bar-b-q aroma. Pleasant smokey taste that is not too faint and not too overpowering. Thanks, Redlight Redlight for bringing this one in.
4.1 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
Enjoyed due to hawkeye tap-spotting from a friend. Thanks, Tom!
Dark, cloudy, red-brown pour with a creamy off-white head. Aroma is deeply toasted bread, nice caramel, and layers of inviting wood-smoke.
Taste is lightly sweet with smoked almonds, brown sugar, and cured meat notes. Very well balanced, the smoke does not overpower. Medium body, lightly creamy texture, and ample but soft carbonation. Only a hint of phenol in finish. Very drinkable. I was a bit skeptical when I noticed some of the other reviews referring to this beer as being very clear in appearance. Any doubts were dispelled as I enjoyed this lovely, whole, unfiltered gem.
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