 RCL (942), Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Jan 11, 2008
Bottle of the 2007. Nice balanced smoke flavors up against a rich roasted malt background. One of the best smoked I have had.
Bigsilky (220), North Carolina, USA
Jul 2, 2008 2005 bottle. Taupe head, dark body with a crimson scarf. Smoky nose. Not campfire, not harsh. Smokehouse with a slight cedary spice. Roasty malt and slight bacony flavor wraps around the rest of the leather. Smooth palate ,refreshing chocolate. Seemless body leads into a clean finish. The CO2 has diminished a little and sends this traveler towards a wine-like refinement. Excellent with Humbolt Fog, the cheese that is. Glad I waited this long.
gotbeach (109), San Diego, California, USA
Jul 1, 2008 2004 bottle. Thanks for sharing Mike. Pours black with a diminishing head. Very strong smoke aroma and taste. Chocolate, sryrup.....very interesting. Held up nicely over time.
jonbarrick (5), Denver, Colorado, USA
does not count  Jun 30, 2008 wonderful aroma, fresh brewed smell even though a year old. Great smoked flavor, been trying to smoke pork shoulder lately, and found this aroma better than anything ive made. reminiscent of chophouse smokers with... *pauses for sip* man thats good. Subtle sweet on the back of the tung, very gentle though. Its great in my humble opinion. would love to be cold breathing fresh air as I drink it.
leninthedesert (92), Nevada, USA
Jun 28, 2008 Very bold in its presentation. Smoke is not overstated in its name as the flavor is smoky, peaty and earthy. Balanced perfectly by the rich, dark malt flavor, this beer is a complex pleasure to enjoy!
pepsican (618), coralville, Iowa, USA
Jun 25, 2008 Thanks to joeyiowaherkeye for this 2007 bottle. Black pour with a small off white head. Aroma is smoke, sausage, heavy malt, an caramel....Hey, I gave the flavor similar qualities, some wood and more caramel. Long lasting smoke finish. This one was nice, I always love the classic 8/4/8/4/16 for a good 4.0 beer.
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