Monthly Archives: October 2015

Stillwater Artisanal – Readymade: Vacuum – 3 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on October 25, 2015 by SmokeBeerMinistry

At first take, this beer is malty. It poured nice, smelled nice (and malty), had a nice tan head fizzle fairly quickly. Then, after a couple of sips, bitterness cropped up and it never went away. All I could think … Continue reading →

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Triptych – Smoke Me Out – 3.5 out of 7 (do-over review)

Posted on October 10, 2015 by SmokeBeerMinistry

I had to move to the garage for this one, so you may notice the unfamiliar hoodoo alter. This review is a do-over for Triptych Brewing of Savoy, Illinois. SBM offers do-overs for everyone. This do-over started with a personal … Continue reading →

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Samuel Adams – Smokehouse Rauchbier (Longshot Series) – 4.5 out of 7

Posted on October 7, 2015 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Who is this pretty boy on the label? His name is Samuel Adams Longshot, and he is the one responsible for the idea of a contest where people send in their homemade beer in search of something Boston Beer Company … Continue reading →

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Brau Brothers Brewing – Bancreagie Peated Scotch Ale – 2 out of 7 smokestacks of happiness

Posted on October 6, 2015 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Great beer, but not smoked. This beer looks, smells, and tastes like really good beer (and it is), but the “Peat And Cherry Wood Smoked Malt Blend” (I have no idea why Brau Brothers decided to capitalize every word) offer … Continue reading →

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