Ballast Point Abandon Ship Smoked Lager

Brewed by Ballast Point Brewing Company
Style: Smoked
San Diego, California USA

Serve in Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein

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draft at Coles, orangish pour. medium smokiness in both aroma and flavor. caramel maltiness blend well with smokiness. Nice beginner smoked

On tap takeover at Cole’s in Buffalo. Pours dark with slight head and great smokey aroma. The taste is very mild though and for those who aren’t big fans of drinking a campfire, this is probably for you.

Draft at beer fest. Pours clear copper with a small white head. The aroma Is very smoky with some sweetness. Very nice smoky flavor.

Sixtel, at home. Pours a clear copper body with a nice one finger frothy beige head that has pretty good retention. Some nice light lacing remains. The nose shows a nice level of smokiness, not the most aggressive by any means, but the quality of the smoke makes up for it. It’s conjuring up a nice combination of campfires and smoked meats. Some slight underlying caramel and toasted malt sweetness. The flavor is similar to the aroma, enough smoke to get the point across but not so much that it would turn off those who aren’t familiar with the style. It lingers on the finish a bit before being swept away by the residual sweetness of the malt. Minimal hop level. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with soft gentle carbonation. Pretty decent beer, I could personally go for a bit more smoke, but I’ve never met a beer with too much smoke.

Tap at Rattle’N’Hum, Manhattan - 29/05/12. Mid brown colour with a moderately sized white cap. Smoke is obvious on the nose, but subtle, backed up with a little toffee and nuts. Smoked malts in the taste, a little caramel, dark fruit. Medium bodied, moderate carbonation, soft feel.

(Draught) Pours a clear amber-brown body with a medium off-white head. Aroma of smoke, roasted grain, caramel, and some citrus. Flavor of smoked meat, molasses, caramel, and citrus.

Taster at brewery. Darker amber with medium off white head. Nose was very smoky no other aromas came through. Taste was earthy overall ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

Brown pour with small off-white head. Smokey nose. Super light body. Smokey and smooth. Another good beer for a session but even more kick ass in a marinade or soup.

Sample at Bodega. The beer pours a clear dark brownish-amber color with a medium tan head that dissipates steadily. Short strings of lace. Aroma of smoked malts and fruit. Light to medium body with a smoky character and notes of toasted malt and ripe fruit. The finish is smoky with notes of toffee and hops left behind. Decent overall.

Draught at Rattle ’N’ Hum, NYC. June 2. Pours a clear deep amber with a spare lasting creamy white head. Aroma of smoke, a good amount but not over the top, along with caramel malt and fruit. Interesting flavour, smoky and fruity, I like it. Medium bodied. Good stuff, an enjoyable beer.