 gracefullypunk (350), Washington, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Nov 1, 2009
Pours red black with a thin cappuccino head. Smell is of course smokey with underlying sugars. Tastes much the same, with some vanilla and caramel.
SamGamgee (1469), Santa Cruz (La Selva), California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Aug 9, 2009 Draught at the brewpub. This batch is 8.5%abv and reeks of smoke. I like that. Its classification as a smoked instead of a porter should have been a good indication. Like a black rauchbier. There is some roasted malt in the aroma, but pungent smoke runs the show. Chocolatey smoke flavor with a chary earthiness and a dry, roasted finish. Medium bodied with smooth carbonation. It’s refreshing to find a smoked porter that has more than a hint of smoke in it. It almost had too much actually, though I do love it.
larryLSB (166), La Selva Beach, California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Aug 8, 2009 On tap at the brewpub. Dark, almost black, with a medium tan head. Nose was heavy with smoke, roasted malt and as it warmed up bittersweet chocolate. Taste was smoky malt, dry to the finish. This was a very pleasant suprise on our visit.
BlackDonald (1127), Boise, Idaho, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Aug 3, 2009 GABF 2008 - One of the first beers of the evening. Strong smokey nose, with some toffee and chocolate. Quite roasty with some of the smoke blowing off in the nose, and not carrying across terribly strong on the palate. Comes across very dry but still quite smooth, smokiness changes to gaminess in the finish. Nicely done.
Zinister (1207), Houston, Texas, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Mar 15, 2009 Tasted at GABF 2008. Dark brown with tan head. Smoke, chocolate, nuts and roastiness. Flavor is sweet, with smoke, wood and coffee.
AgentSteve (1379), SF Bay Area, California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 19, 2008 Pours deep brown with a decent light tan head. Smokey and chocolate nose and flavor, with a smooth smoke influence. Very smooth for the ABV. Dry, salami like smoked finish.
DSG (1515), Tel Aviv, Israel
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Nov 30, 2008 (10/27/08) Draught sample at the brewpub in San Francisco. The board says 8.5% ABV. Dark brown to black-colored with a beige head. Aroma of smoked meat and some roastiness. Smoky flavor, quite sweet, with malt, some sausages, wood and hints of coffee. Quite full-bodied.
BOLTZ7555 (1121), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 19, 2008 On tap at the brewery. Mahogany edges with a dark brown body bordering black. Minimal lacing, but small clumps of foam stuck to the sides of the glass. Definite Rauchbier quality; smoky, pork-butt with malty maple sweetness. Medium mouthfeel...not terribly thick but enough to make you remember. Taste is smoky roasted pork, BBY, and a touch of chocolate. Very interesting. Try at a family gathering with roasted chicken, tenderloin, anything!!!
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