90
Overall
Aroma
11
Flavor
17
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Columbus, OH
What Our Editors Thought
Multidimensional nose with layers of brown sugar, smoke, molasses, and treacle. In the sip, big bass and low-mid notes drive a pounding rhythm, while shimmering smoke on top adds definition to the rich body.
What Our Panel Thought
First sniff like cherry branches on the smoker while sipping a malty dunkel—dark toffee, a bit of harsh smoke. Flavor blasts rich malt with dried plum and date, wrapped in melanoidin and chocolate malts. Hops plus smoke leave a heavy-handed impression. Smoke is rich but smooth and pleasant.
What the Brewers Say
Rauchbier, brewed with beechwood-smoked barley.
Review printed in: The Rebirth of Cool: Inside the Lager Evolution (June-July 2021)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: March 4, 2021