Here’s the best smoker out of Houston. Karbach’s Pontificator smoked dopplebock. Cool label, trusted brewer. Easy to find in bombers and on tap. A couple of “sleepy” Ministry officials scribbled down “London speed it up! Houston Rocket!” and the other, “better than it smells.” I take those both as positive signs. Overall Happiness factor – 5 Smokestacks (out of 7)
| Brewer | Karbach Brewing Co. |
| Beer Name | Pontificator Smoked Dopplebock |
| Brewer’s Description | Malts: Munich, Raunch, Cherry-wood smoked malt, Crystal, Carafa Hops: Spalt select for bittering, hallertauer, spalt, and tettnang for aroma |
| Food Pairings | Meats, cheese, nuts. |
| Brewer Location | Houston, TX |
| Alcohol content by volume | 8.0% |
| IBU (International Bitterness Units) | 25 |
| Beer opacity rate 1 – 7 (light – dark) | 6 |
| Smell smoke? 1 – 7 (No – George Burns) | 2.5 |
| Sausage detection? Y or N | N |
| Smokepower taste: 1 – 7 Smokestacks | 4 |
| Overall Happiness Rating: 1-7 (low – high) | 5 |
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