Tag Archives: 4 – 5

Funkytown Brewing and Is/Was Brewing Collaboration – It Is What It Was Smoked Ale = 4 out of 7 Smokestacks

Posted on April 7, 2023 by SmokeBeerMinistry

I cracked this one open and and took a swig posthaste which is a little unusual given all the ceremonies that typically precede a tasting. I taste creaminess in there. Wasn’t expecting that at all. Then I was immediately confronted … Continue reading →

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Half Acre Brewing – Smoking Gull Pale Ale = 4 out of 7 honorary smokestacks

Posted on January 2, 2023 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Not a smokebeer. But why am I happy? It’s good beer! Why is there a drawing of a seagull smoking a cigarette on the can? I don’t know, but I bet there’s an employee at Half Acre with a personal … Continue reading →

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Young Blood Beer Company – Smoked Porter – 4 out of 7 Smokestacks

Posted on November 17, 2022 by SmokeBeerMinistry

So they named their company Young Blood? At least they had the sense to not print the word blood on the front of the label. YB Beer company is better. Maybe change the name to Young Bold? Well young bloods, … Continue reading →

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KEES Brouwerij Smoked Pecan Porter = 4 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on October 1, 2022 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Kees beer Smoked Pecan Porter tastes ok. It’s a little musty. Sweet, but not too sweet. Not too smoky. It’s more roasted than smoky I’d say… It’s ok. The beer is dark, but not too dark. I am getting light … Continue reading →

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Logsdon Farmhouse Ales – Helles For Sinners = 4.7 Smokestacks out of 7

Posted on August 19, 2022 by SmokeBeerMinistry

What’s a helles lager? This is a helles lager. A helles lager is a lighter beer; helles is German for light, and this one’s got a bit of smoke, which is not normal, but it seems normal to me. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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The Orkney Brewery – Skull Splitter – 4 out of 7 notasmokebeer smokestacks

Posted on August 4, 2022 by SmokeBeerMinistry

This beer is pretty good for a beer that isn’t a smokebeer. I stumbled across multiple descriptions and posts online linking Skull Splitter to the realm of beers that taste like smoke, compelling the celebrant to deliver it to the … Continue reading →

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Freigeist and Against the Grain Breweries – Zerbster Bitterbier (A Traditional German Style Smoked Beer) – 4 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on August 1, 2020 by SmokeBeerMinistry

The darker one. In a can is kinda rare. What the hell are you reading? This is the most comprehensive beer site in the world dedicated entirely to beers that taste like smoke. And the beer up for review today … Continue reading →

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Deschutes – Baltic Porter – 4 Smokestacks (out of 7)

Posted on July 17, 2019 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Smells like beer, not smokebeer, but good beer, but sometimes I get really trashed and drink good beer and then I’m too drunk to enjoy it, or it goes to waste one way or another, taking me over the edge… … Continue reading →

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De Dochter van de Korenaar – Sans Pardon – 4 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on May 24, 2019 by SmokeBeerMinistry

SmokeBeerMinistry first learned about these guys back in January of 2017, and since then they took my advice and put some effort into their website, at least I’d like to believe that it was my advice that they acted on. … Continue reading →

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Port Huron Brewery – $1Million Smoked Maibock – 4 Smokestacks out of 7

Posted on December 21, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Port Huron Brewery of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin produced this here $1M Smoked Maibock in a bottle, which I’ve had on tap in the past, but had to test this bottle out for some reason. This beer smells like a four … Continue reading →

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Pearl Street Brewery – Smokin’ Hemp Porter – 4 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on December 7, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Smells like a 4, tastes like a 4 (on a 1 – 7 scale). Reminds me of Stone smoked porter, but with more roasted flavors (when I want more smoke). This beer is kinda thin, dark, but not dense with … Continue reading →

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ATG and Holy Mountain – Ashes to Mashes – 4.1 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on November 2, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Against The Grain brewery out of Louisville, KY has delivered another collaboration beer with moderate success.  This time with a crew called Holy Mountain, whose name alone would grant them entry into the tabernacle, however, in this case, they have … Continue reading →

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Port Huron Brewing – Million Dollar Smoked Maiboch (draft) – 4 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on July 13, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

I did some travelling and got to squeeze in a few impromptu reviews, also, I had to get these typed before I forgetted. Port Huron Brewery, of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin (I take issue with both names listed above), pieced together … Continue reading →

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Brasserie de la Goutte d’Or – Charbonnière – 4.8 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on June 8, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Charbon means charcoal in French, I think. And fume means smoke, maybe. I could ask my fluent wife, but then I’d have to explain why my speech is slurred (because I’m not good at French) and why I’m shirtless and … Continue reading →

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Ommegang – Smoked Porter – 4 smokestacks (out of 7)

Posted on April 20, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Ommegang is one of the most respected breweries in the US, so I was thrilled to get their take on a smoked porter. And with a noted concern for my own biases for not only Ommegang, but all Belgian beers … Continue reading →

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Jackie O’s Brewery – Wood Burner (bourbon barrel) – 4.75 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on April 13, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Upon opening this highly anticipated smokebeer, one speculated if this beer, Bourbon Barrel Wood Burner by Jackie O’s Brewery, would take the paint off of a car. Some were repulsed by this inquiry, but others were intrigued. This dark-as-hell barrel … Continue reading →

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Monday Night Brewing – Bourbon Barrel Drafty Kilt – 4.5 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on March 29, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

This beer was a gusher. Upon opening, the fizzle rose higher and higher up the neck of the bottle, slowly foamed up, out, and down the side, which happens. I checked for additional signs to warrant a drain pour, but … Continue reading →

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Sam Adams – Smoked Lager – 4.5 smokestacks (out of 7)

Posted on February 16, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

I had to buy a whole 12 pack again just to get this one beer. Although not convenient, this won’t stop me from drinking the 5 other kinds from this variety pack. This smoked lager beer (lager = bottom fermenting) … Continue reading →

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Blue Blood Brewing – Smoked Marzen – 4.2 smokestacks (out of 7)

Posted on February 2, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Found one in a can! Which is fun, because it’s so rare, but its really not that exciting because the canned smokebeers I’ve had have all been below average. And this one, which is only the 6th can in a … Continue reading →

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Moody Tongue – Applewood Gold (bottle) – 4.4 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on November 17, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

This beer is different from the last one I had on draft about a year ago, and this is for the better. Last years Applewood Gold had flavors dissipate into the ether from what I recall, and if I were … Continue reading →

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Saugatuck – Bonfire Brown – 4 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on October 20, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Its got fire in the name. Its got a picture of fire, and some kind of spiritual seance or some shit going on in the picture (which doesn’t indicate smoke, but at least it excites ministers in Smoke Beer Ministry). … 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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Oskar Blues – Old Chub – 4.4 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on August 25, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Oskar Blues is a well known and fairly well liked brewery out of Colorado. You’ve probably seen their cans out and about, like the green Old Chub, the red and blue Dale’s Pale Ale, and don’t they have a pilsner … Continue reading →

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The Blind Pig Brewery- Smoked Rye Lager – 4.2 smokestacks (out of 7)

Posted on May 12, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Had to go on-site for this review. The Blind Pig brewery of Champaign, Illinois, made another smoked beer and I slipped in there to review it. And they delivered another positive experience no matter how you look at it. Smoked … Continue reading →

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De Molen – Rook & Vuur – 4 out of 7

Posted on April 21, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

De Molen’s Rook & Vuur is a smoked ale with chili peppers and as you can see here, I had to let this one settle down before I could even get the entire bottle poured, let alone start to drink … Continue reading →

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Karben4 – Night Call : Smoked Porter (bottle) – 4 out of 7

Posted on March 29, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Smells like smoked malts. Cool looking bottle. No head, which may be hampering me from pulling out any other distinct flavors. It tastes like an okay porter. It’s as dark as all get out with my phone’s light barely able … Continue reading →

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XBeeriment – #44 Smoked Stout – 4.8 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on March 23, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

XBeeriment’s #44 Smoked Stout, brewed to celebrate Barack Obama’s inauguration as the 44th President of the United States, is the non-barrel aged beer in the series. A few years back I reviewed the barrel aged edition, which you can read … Continue reading →

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Braustelle – Freigeist Pear Abraxxxas Lichtenhainer – 4 out of 7

Posted on March 14, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

This review is the 5th and final part of the Freigeist Bierkultur beer reviews, where Eherenfeider, Hoppeditz, Apple, Pear, and regular Lichtenhainer, were all reviewed consecutively… Good beer, but still of the same cut of wood as the Freigeist Apple … Continue reading →

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Braustelle – Freigeist Abraxxxas Apple Lichtenhainer – 4 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on March 10, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Apple? Apple lichtenhainer? Well, I guess so, but I hope you weren’t expecting something comparable to a cider, because I’m not getting much apple at all. And I’m barely getting any smoke for that matter, and I just had the … Continue reading →

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Braustelle – Freigeist Hoppeditz – 4 out of 7

Posted on February 9, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Here’s part 2 of the 5 Freigeist reviews. Hoppeditz is another beer that has the word smoke printed on the label, and was therefore rightfully delivered straight to the Ministry officials at SmokeBeerMinistry for a proper smoke rating. And while … Continue reading →

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Braustelle – Freigeist Ehrenfelder – 4 out of 7 (not a smokebeer)

Posted on February 7, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Here’s the first installment of a 5 part series where Freigeist beers are reviewed. And this beer, Ehrenfeider, an unfiltered altbier, is oddly enough tagged in the not a smokebeer category. Why review it? Well, the description on the label states … Continue reading →

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Rogue – Fresh Roast – 4 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on January 20, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Let’s start off with roasted DOES NOT EQUAL smoked, but, the image of flames and malts on the bottle incited too much curiosity to resist. Plus, for $5 or $6 it didn’t seem like too big of a risk. Therefore, … Continue reading →

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Against the Grain – Bo & Luke – 4 out of 7

Posted on December 9, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

For all the flack that the beer community gives Against the Grain, they are able to produce ok beers from time to time. Plus, they’ve been able to convince the team over at De Molen brewery to collaborate and produced … Continue reading →

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HammerHeart Brewing Co. – Von Winterherz Verhasst (Oak Smoked Wheat Hefeweizen) – 4.5 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on December 7, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

SmokeBeerMinistry will visit HammerHeart soon… soon after winter. SBM stumbled across Von Winterherz Verhasst at HopCat in Lexington, KY and the real takeaway is HammerHeart has their eye on the prize. Seemingly half of everything HammerHeart makes is smoked, if … Continue reading →

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Fort Collins Brewery – Barrel Licked Bock – 4 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on October 18, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

The description on the side of the label reads “warm smoky flavor,” so SmokeBeerMinistry picked this one up. Plus we have a working relationship with Ft. Collins given that they are one of the few breweries who have demonstrated an … Continue reading →

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Green Jack Brew – Red Herring Smoked Ale (draft) – 4 out of 7

Posted on October 14, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Red Herring beer by Green Jack Brew has been revived to little acclaim. Found at Sergio’s of Louisville, KY USA, this beer came off as a mildly smoky mildly sour beer. It was good smoke though. Nice campfire notes with solid … Continue reading →

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Evil Twin Brewing – The Cowboy smoked pilsner- 4.3 out of 7

Posted on August 16, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Floral hoppy notes on top of a nice frothy head. I smell an outdoor celebration beer. The taste jumps in with a bit too much bitterness that I was concerned about given the hops. There is smoke in there, deep, … Continue reading →

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YO-HO Brewing – Tokyo Black – 4 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on August 9, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Dark beer. The head fizzled quickly for me. Smoked malts smells rise up right away. Ashy notes. Hops are done just right, with limited range. This beer is malty, watery (which is fine, especially when you’re thirsty), carbonated. Charcoal flavors. … Continue reading →

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Founders – KBS (2016) – 4 out of 7 (nonsmokebeer) smokestacks

Posted on July 28, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Here we are! The highly acclaimed Founders KBS. SmokeBeerMinistry is here to see what all the hubbub is about. We are fully prepared to view KBS from the ‘hey, I love beer’ standpoint, without even the slightest inclination to dock points … Continue reading →

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X Beeriment – Black Force One Smoked Imperial Stout – 4.8 out of 7

Posted on July 22, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

I found a similar beer called #44 barrel edition from XBeeriment a while back, but wasn’t able to get the regular #44 to compare the two, which I even mentioned in the review. Well, persistence paid off because just 2 years … Continue reading →

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Tyranena – Benji’s Smoked Imperial Porter brewed with chipotle pepper – 4.9 out of 7

Posted on July 13, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

I like this beer. I don’t like the word ballsy on the label, which is their way of describing the entire Brewer’s Gone Wild series of beers. Beer culture does have an irreverent angle to it, but I’d like that … Continue reading →

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Rogue – Chipotle Ale – 4.5 out of 7

Posted on March 30, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

I don’t really like pepper beers, but when smoke is involved, SmokeBeerMinistry gets involved, and this one is tasting pretty good. Not too peppery, and even less smoky… Wait, this tastes REALLY peppery, and slightly smoky. I’m drinking. Undeniably chipotle peppery, … Continue reading →

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Le Trou Du Diable – Punkrauch – 4.5 out of 7

Posted on March 25, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

I was too excited to let this one wait its turn and had to review it right away. Punkrauch, an unfamiliar beer, comes from an unfamiliar brewer (Le Trou Du Diable), with one badass image on the label. A cool … Continue reading →

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Emelisse – Rauchbier – 4.9 smokestacks

Posted on December 13, 2015 by SmokeBeerMinistry

BTW, I’m still drinkin’. I confessed my sobriety in the last post and plowed right through another review because I love smokebeer AND because my guest bedroom is filling up with rare beers, and I find that a little embarrassing. … 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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Mikkeller – Rauchpils – 4.1 smokestacks of happiness

Posted on September 16, 2015 by SmokeBeerMinistry

This is a well made beer as we have come to expect from this team. Everything they do is for sophisticates like us and Rauchpils is in line with that. Rauchpils is skunky. A nice foamy  white fluffy head emits curious aromas … Continue reading →

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Invercargill Brewery – Smokin’ Bishop – 4.5 out of 7

Posted on September 2, 2015 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Smokin’ Bishop pours a nice color with a touch of campfire and maybe even a little peat smoke wafting out a bit. The taste comes with a nice sweetness to it, a little bitterness, a smidgen malty, a tad ashy, … Continue reading →

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Backpocket – Iowa’s Swabain Hall – 4 out of 7

Posted on August 1, 2015 by SmokeBeerMinistry

El Bait Shop gets the nod on this day. Note to brewers: Try not to let your beer get upstaged by the bar. Actually, El Bait Shop isn’t all that unusual considering how many beer halls there are out there nowadays, … Continue reading →

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Black Husky Brewing – Smoke Monster – 4.1 smokestacks of happiness

Posted on July 22, 2015 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Oh ya, eet ghets code up der. Way, way up in Wisconsin some dog lovers started brewing beer. Smoke Monster gets just over the hump in spite of a settlement of silt on the bottom of the bottle (looked like … Continue reading →

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Siren Craft Brew/Stillwater – Smoke Signals – 4.5 smokestack points out of 7

Posted on July 16, 2015 by SmokeBeerMinistry

First off, let me point out the difference that lighting can make the beer color appear, so please forgive my lack of skill in setting the aperture and shutter speed on my *iPhone®. This beer’s color is about as light as … Continue reading →

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