 Gregis (848), Overland Park, Kansas, USA
May 3, 2008
On tap at GI Clybourn. As csbosox noted below, the beer menu said that they used 80% smoked malt (at least on this batch). Pours a clear dark brown with a skin of beige head and patchy lace. The nose is sweet and smoky with notes of smokehouse meats and fruit (plantains?); very nice. Medium-bodied and oily-slick with a dry smoky finish. The flavor follows the nose with the emphasis on the smoky, peaty malt. This is one of the best smoked brews that I’ve had the pleasure of sampling. I sure hope that GI decides to bottle it some day.
badbeer (391), Iowa, USA
Jun 10, 2008 Very dark brown with red hues around the edges. Beige head with some lacing and retention. Smokey, bacon, roasty, charcoal, reminds me of BBQ and campfires. In the taste I got smoke, bacon, charcoal, caramel, and cherries. Low carbonation and medium body. I could drink tons of this, thankfully we had a growler to consume courtesy of General_Gao. Hope they make this again.
BabyJoe692 (109), Pickerington, Ohio, USA
May 24, 2008 Draft. Dark brown in color. Aromal is smoky almost like BBQ. Almost tastes like bacon and great beer at the same time. Different than anything I have ever had.
KieferUGA (301), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
May 22, 2008 Draft at the Clybourn location. Pours a dark brown. Thin, light tan head. Smoky aroma. Flavor is slightly sweet, with hints of vanilla. Finish is slightly bitter, with the smoky notes lurking in the background.
Glouglouburp (1872), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
May 20, 2008 In short: A fruity and very smoky brown ale (too complex for a true “In Short:” description)
How: Tap at brewpub (Clybourn location)
The look: Brown body with a small beige head
In long: Lots (and I mean LOTS) of smoke on the nose. Very fruity with raisins, black cherries and more soaked in mollasses. Nutty flavours started to come out as the beer warmed up along with some milk chocolate. Those fresh green hops in the finish were the cherry on the sundae. From start to finish I had a woody sensation like that of an oak barrel aged beer. Lively carbonation. Having all those flavours coexist so harmoniously is quite a feat. This truly is a Smoked like no other, unless you order a second pint in which case it will probably be a Smoked like your next/previous Smoked.
Rciesla (712), Brick City, New Jersey, USA
May 19, 2008 Draft at Clybourn. Pours dark brown with some red hues, thin white head. Aroma is smoke, roasty coffee, and some chocolate. Bittersweet flavor with a strong domination by the smoked malt. A good pour.
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