 LuckeyHaskins99 (180), Toledo, Ohio, USA
Mar 20, 2002
Paid too much (actually it was worth it) and got a bottle of this stuff... WOW! It’s like drinking beer in front of a fireplace, only without the ashes in your face. Considering the fact that I add liquid smoke to almost everything I cook (Except for scrambled eggs and most stir fry) this stuff really appealed to me! This is the first beer I have bought based solely on the recommendation of Ratebeer.com and I am impressed... the panel scores a hit with this one... Something wrong with the way it smells though, like liquid smoke the smell seemed artificial, but the beer itself tasted like smokehouse scrapings, and not like a cedar closet, or other attempts at ’woodsy’ beers. I like a smokey flavor more in scotch or bourbon, but for beer, this was great, will recommend for those with the green to blow on a bottle.
ckau (13), north east, Maryland, USA
Sep 6, 2008 Wow, I feel like I’m drinking in a meat smoker. Incredible smoke aroma is almost overpowering. The beer is smooth, clear witha dark amber hue. Head was big and fluffy but reduced quickly. For my first rauchbier this beer makes you think during every sip. Good example of the style.
carruthm (391), Seattle, Washington, USA
Sep 4, 2008 V - clear dark brown with a small head and little to zero lace.
A - Similar aroma to that of the marzen, with a highly smoky, sausage aroma.
T - smooth, creamy, malty with smoke aspects.
P - Pretty smooth.
lb4lb (1388), Austin, Texas, USA
Sep 2, 2008 Bottle from Beerlando. Thanks!
Pours dark brownish, clear with a tan head. Smell is smoky, juicy meat. Taste is surprisingly hoppy for a smoked beer with balanced malt and a slightly overpowering smokiness. Pretty smoky, but not too, too much. Thin mouthfeel that detracts. Too watery. Not bad, but I liked the Marzen quite a bit better.
robinvboyer (999), Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, Canada
Sep 2, 2008 Soooooooooo smoky. Aroma of smoky burnt malts, smoked bacon, and lots of plain campfire smoke. A great thick mouthfeel, some amazing maltiness, and it mingles so well with the smoke, man this is really a treat, just seems to be more complete than its cousin the Marzen.
Bierkrug (12), Mackenrodt, Germany
Sep 1, 2008 A rare beer for sure. Its smokey flavor is natural and makes for a great extra to a steak or barbque. Its had to drink many of them and it does not mix well. But a must try for sure.
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