Surly Smoke

replicant_argent · 11-29-2010, 09:19 AM

I sampled this brew this weekend, and it was pretty remarkable.
http://www.surlybrewing.com/beer/sur...nal-beers.html
(from their site)
Smoke

Ebony-hued, Smoke wafts out of the bottle and into your senses, borne on the wings of European traditions, wrapped in American innovation. Lager-brewed, like any true Baltic Porter, with smoked malts from Bamberg, Germany, the home of Rauchbiers, then mellowed by oak-aging. Black malt flavors mesh with notes of raisins, plums, figs and licorice with the subtle smoke on the side, for a complex and luxurious, yet silky smooth drinking experience. It's a sipper at Alc. 8.2% by VOL., but everyone knows you can't have Smoke without fire!
STYLE: AOak Aged Smoked Baltic Porter
MALT: Pale Ale, Smoked , Black ,Oats
HOPS: Warrior
YEAST: German Lager

OG: 19.5º Plato
ABV: 8.3% v/v
COLOR: 45 ºL
IBU: 50
AVAILABILITY: November

Incredible smoke aroma out of the bottle.
Something I couldn't place right away hit me before drinking.
Couldn't lose it.
Couldn't identify it.

Took a sip.
Took another...

Smoked oysters.
Big time.
And I like smoked oysters.
Perhaps it was my tastebuds that night, but I wouldn't be able to finish a 20 oz bottle if my palate was "on."

11-29-2010, 09:19 AM	#1
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Surly Smoke I sampled this brew this weekend, and it was pretty remarkable. http://www.surlybrewing.com/beer/sur...nal-beers.html (from their site) Smoke Ebony-hued, Smoke wafts out of the bottle and into your senses, borne on the wings of European traditions, wrapped in American innovation. Lager-brewed, like any true Baltic Porter, with smoked malts from Bamberg, Germany, the home of Rauchbiers, then mellowed by oak-aging. Black malt flavors mesh with notes of raisins, plums, figs and licorice with the subtle smoke on the side, for a complex and luxurious, yet silky smooth drinking experience. It's a sipper at Alc. 8.2% by VOL., but everyone knows you can't have Smoke without fire! STYLE: AOak Aged Smoked Baltic Porter MALT: Pale Ale, Smoked , Black ,Oats HOPS: Warrior YEAST: German Lager OG: 19.5º Plato ABV: 8.3% v/v COLOR: 45 ºL IBU: 50 AVAILABILITY: November Incredible smoke aroma out of the bottle. Something I couldn't place right away hit me before drinking. Couldn't lose it. Couldn't identify it. Took a sip. Took another... Smoked oysters. Big time. And I like smoked oysters. Perhaps it was my tastebuds that night, but I wouldn't be able to finish a 20 oz bottle if my palate was "on." __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.