This is the one I mentioned above. It is a limited run and has a very distinct flavor, and definitely worth a try.
Smoked beer! Awesome!
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This is the one I mentioned above. It is a limited run and has a very distinct flavor, and definitely worth a try.
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I had a smoked doppelbock from the same brewery as the OP. The bottle had a green theme instead of the red like in the picture. I forget the specifics, but it's a lighter smoke apparently than a proper rauchbier (which I haven't had). It was really interesting. A lot of familiar and a lot of new flavours. I really enjoyed it, but it's probably not something I'd reach for all the time.
That is my favorite as well, been enjoying it for the past 5 years. (the OP beer)
this! ^
Just tried the Stone last night, and it is very mild.
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I just emailed Alaska Brewing Company to see if they take mail orders and/or if they have a distributor in my neighborhood. Fingers crossed!
I've had the Schlenkerla a couple of times, but I can't get into the smokiness. I think I posted it in the BOTD thread in October..."Like drinking a Marzen next to a campfire". It's interesting, and I find it fun to drink one from time to time, but it's not my thing for regular enjoyment. Same goes for most chipotle and/or chili powder brews. Just too far out of my beer-palate comfort zone.
Which restaurant was that in Germany? I'm trying to remember if that was the same Rauchbier I had when I was stationed in Germany in 2009. Definitely went to a place that they were known for the Rauchbier.
I thought it tasted vaguely familiar to BBQ sauce, which was a first for me with beer.
I thought it tasted vaguely familiar to BBQ sauce, which was a first for me with beer.
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Unfortunately, the restaurant that I went to was in Queens, New York... http://www.zumstammtisch.com/
BBQ sauce! LOL! Maybe they added ketchup to it!
I visited Berlin in October of 2000. Every restaurant and just about every eating establishment had some kind of smoked meat. If I had only known about smoked beer back then...
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Agreed! I would have liked it to have had more smoke flavor. I'm thinking... a few drops of Liquid Smoke?
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Variety is the spice of life - gotta find new things or boredom sets in. Same reason why I have 12 DEs and 6 straights. I think smoked beer will be in my rotation for at least a few more weeks!
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I admire a man with good taste!
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