Monthly Archives: September 2017

2nd Story Brewing – Old City is Burning – 5.8 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on September 22, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Smells like smoke. Old City is Burning has a nice medium malty character that distinguishes itself early on in the tasting of this one. This beer really distinguishes itself as a true rauchbier, which is at the heart of what … Continue reading →

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Brewery Vivant – Undertaker – 4 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on September 15, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Not a smokebeer, but the label says subtle smokiness so this investigation ensued. Undertaker is alright. I’d drink it again. My friend is an undertaker and says people are dying to see him. Probably not the case with this beer, … Continue reading →

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Earthen Ales – Ale of the Earth – 3 smokestacks (out of 7)

Posted on September 8, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

No ghost writers here. Mike Lorr, friend of the ministry and honorary minister gets all the glory for drinking, evaluating, and writing about this one. All the way up in Traverse City, Michigan, a place called Earthen Ales offers up … Continue reading →

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Left Hand Brewing – Fade to Black – 3.9 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on September 1, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Left Hand makes good beer, and even in this case, well, it’s ok. I sure remember their Smoke Jumper beer, and I remember someone online erroneously claiming that this, Fade to Black, was also a smokebeer. I am here to … Continue reading →

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