99
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
20
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Austin, Texas
What Our Editors Thought
“Meaty bacon smoked note in the nose takes the forefront, but the sip brings out a pale citrus—lemon, orange—to soften the intense phenolics. The result is weird and polarizing—fascinating to smoked-beer fans. Others may find it impenetrable.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Smoky phenolics dominate the nose, coming through as woody, complementing a light spicy phenol. Nice complexity without a hint of campfire. Images of ham hocks come to mind. Once in the mouth, the firm tartness, well-handled salt, smoke, and fruity esters (lemon and tangerine) meld into an interesting flavor that is a nice departure from the crowd. Very light and easy-drinking, but interest is piqued due to the depth of flavors.”
What the Brewers Say
N/A
Review printed in: Hops, Yeast, Water, Malt (Feb-Mar 2020)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: January 18, 2020