 ElGaucho (1721), Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Jun 11, 2006
Bottle. I could smell the smoke after I poured it but before I brought it too my nose. Very strong smoke aspect, and a bit of a stone smoke at that. The aroma reminds me of Altenmünster Rauchenfelser Steinbier, which is not a good thing, because that was easily my lowest rated Smoke beer. Clear dark brown color, that is nearly opaque. Tan head. Some lace. Initial moutfeel is that of body. The smoke characteristic is stronger in the nose than it is on the palate. Finish is smooth and pleasant. Very drinkable and enjoyable. A little too soft in the finish and in the carbonation. Perhaps it had been sitting on the shelf for awhile. There are some hops here as well. I’d love to try this fresh on tap. A good brew.
csbosox (977), Prairie Village, Kansas, USA
Oct 8, 2008 Wonderful, complex smoke nose. The smoke is vibrant, gentle, and a touch hammy. There is also a bit of malt hiding in the background. The flavor is a wonderful mix of smouldering hardwood, malty sweetness, oak, and light caramel. Pretty tasty. I wanting a good rauchbier tonight and this did nicely.
ruggedman (429), Portland, Maine, USA
Oct 5, 2008 On tap at novare res in portland. Holy smokey! This stuff is very good, and would have been better had I enjoyed it in the fall rather than the summer on a hot day :)
Peaty and smokey flavors with nice dry finish.
michael-pollack (1476), King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA
Oct 5, 2008 500ml Bottle: Aroma of smoke, smoked meats, beechwood, and wood. Poured brown with a lot of ruby in color and a tiny beige head that disappeared immediately. Clear. Not sparkling. Some small particles. Flavor is lightly bitter and heavily smokey. Tastes of smoke, beechwood, and wood. It is liquid smoked beechwood. Medium body. Chalky texture. Average carbonation. Very smoked, dry finish.
Beerlando (1352), Orlando, Florida, USA
Oct 1, 2008 Pours a dark but translucent crimson-violet color. A dense, frothy, khaki colored head settles slowly to a wispy film, splotchy rings of lace circling the glass. The aroma is just as I suspected it would be, massively smoky, with deeply roasted caramel, bittersweet chocolate, and a strong hint of salty, smoked pork butt. It smells very elemental and earthy, basic yet formidable in its assertiveness. Flavors continue down the smoke trail, big, scorched caramel and chocolate malts showing along with more salty park notes and hints of earthy, peppery hops. The body is substantial and creamy, with balanced carbonation. As smoked beers go, this one it top notch. Great beer.
DrDavid (348), Johnson, Vermont, USA
Sep 28, 2008 (Bottle). Smoked meat aroma, and some maltiness. Root beer color with almost no head. Flavor a mixture of smokiness and malt. Complex and intense, but not as pleasurable as the Maerzen.
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