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."

BlackDog · 11-29-2010, 09:40 AM

I bought a bottle of Smoke when it came out, and may buy another before they disappear. I've never had it yet, and am waiting for the right occasion to open the bottle. Not sure what that occasion will be, but I'm sure it will be during the holidays.

replicant_argent · 11-29-2010, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackDog

I bought a bottle of Smoke when it came out, and may buy another before they disappear. I've never had it yet, and am waiting for the right occasion to open the bottle. Not sure what that occasion will be, but I'm sure it will be during the holidays.

Considering I am a HUGE fan of most Surly products, I wondered if my tastebuds were off, or this is an aberration for me. Let me know what you think if you happen to remember, Warren.

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.

11-29-2010, 09:40 AM	#2
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Surly Smoke I bought a bottle of Smoke when it came out, and may buy another before they disappear. I've never had it yet, and am waiting for the right occasion to open the bottle. Not sure what that occasion will be, but I'm sure it will be during the holidays. __________________ "We live in the good of this."