Here’s a good one! Dark, but not too dark. Smell = Strong. Sausage = Present. Tastes a little watery which is great if you’re really thirsty. On the back of the throat its a little ashy. Could the ashy come from smoking it a little too long? Direct or indirect smoking?, that’s what I gotta get to the bottom of. Taste = Good. Notes of a little earthy peat. Final score = 6 Smokestacks.
| Brewer | Alaskan Brewing Co. |
| Beer Name | Smoked Porter |
| Brewer’s Description | Gold Medal Winner. We’ve applied the Alaskan tradition of alder-smoking to the malts of this rich, intensely flavored porter, a recognized leader among the world of smoked beers. Enjoy it now or age it for several years. |
| Food Pairings | Smoked seafood, cheese (bleu), vanilla ice cream, raspberries, cheesecake, other robust foods, and as an after-dinner drink. |
| Brewer Location | Juneau, AK |
| Alcohol content by volume | 6.5% |
| IBU (International Bitterness Units) | 45 |
| Beer opacity rate 1 – 7 (light – dark) | 6 (92 SRM) |
| Smell smoke? 1 – 7 (No – George Burns) | 6 |
| Sausage detection? Y or N | Y |
| Smokepower taste: 1 – 7 Smokestacks | 5 |
| Overall Happiness Rating: 1-7 (low – high) | 6 |
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