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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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Schlafly – Raspberry Chipotle Brown Ale – 3.2 out of 7 Smokestacks

Posted on June 19, 2022 by SmokeBeerMinistry

St. Louis’s well liked brewery Schlafly brewed this experimental Raspberry Chipotle Brown Ale that didn’t do too well, too bad. And it started off great with smoke on the nose right upon opening it, but then when I poured it … Continue reading →

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Jester King – Figlet – 5.25 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on May 15, 2022 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Everyone likes Jester King. Not everyone like figs, certainly not smoked figs, so why would anyone make a beer out of that? Well, for whatever the reason, it worked out well. The folks at the highly respected Jester King Brewery … Continue reading →

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Bolero Snort – Imperial Moountie – 5 out of 7 Smokestacks

Posted on January 8, 2022 by SmokeBeerMinistry

In the year of Our Lord 2022, SmokeBeerMinistry will try to come out of pandemic hibernation and start drinking and reviewing beers that taste like smoke again. Oddly enough, SBM’s heaviest traffic days have come in just the last few … 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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De Molen – Hemel & Aarde – 5.85 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on August 24, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Hemel & Aarde (Heaven & Earth) smells like the best smokebeer that I’ve had come from De Molen to date. As we continue tabernacle takeover month with De Molen Brouwerij and their host of beers that taste smoky, we find … Continue reading →

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De Molen – Bloed, Zweet & Tranen – 5.75 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on August 17, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

De Molen tabernacle takeover month continues with this angelically aromatic beer! Smoky. Like a full on rauchbier, which really is the main direction that SmokeBeerMinistry is driving at; think campfires, charcoal grills, and smokehouses. Although there are some beers with … Continue reading →

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Sprecher Brewing – Acapulco Golden Ale – 3 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on July 20, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Idunno, maybe I liked this one more than I thought that I did. Although the final score of 3 seemed like I was entirely too generous when reviewing what I jotted down after the fact, I’m not going to step … 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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Oliphant Brewing – Smoked Wheat Erryday (can) – 2.5 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on July 6, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

I didn’t like this one. Why? How the hell would I know? Oliphant Brewing dumped so many unusual ingredients into this beer, how would anyone know what went wrong? Version 4.2.0 Smoked Wheat Erryday The Next Pineappisode could be the name … 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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Amager Bryghus – The Amazing Gotland Campfire Beer – 5 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on May 4, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

It’s smoky. Wow, like full-on. Woo doggies! Is this a Gotlandsdricka? Because if so, this is smokier than I would expect. Historically Swedish, and from the island Gotland in the Baltic sea, Gotlandsdricka is a traditional smoky ale with very … Continue reading →

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Yellow Springs Brewery – Smokin’ Handsome – 5.8 out of 7

Posted on March 22, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

This beer smells like bacon, which is a good sign. In response to my order, the bartender at 101 Beer Kitchen of Columbus, OH said, “Are you sure? It’s REALLY smoky.” I replied that I could handle it given that … Continue reading →

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Victory Brewing – Otto Ale – 5.9 smokestacks outta 7

Posted on March 15, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

This is good. Even after 6 years of being held up in the supply chain, Otto finally made it into the tabernacle. Victory Brewing whipped this one up back in 2011, Otto Ale, and not until 2017 did this corked … Continue reading →

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DeDues – Tocatta Smoked Ale – 6 out of 7

Posted on March 1, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Tocatta Smoked Ale by Cerveses DeDues of Sant Esteve, Spain was recently received, where we discovered virtually all memory of this organization has nearly dissipated from the internet. Thankfully, I got a hold of it before it was too late, … Continue reading →

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Mile Wide Beer Co. – Path of the Righteous Man smoked rye amber ale – 3 out of 7

Posted on February 9, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Another can, or actually a crowler, which is the 32 oz beer holding vessel that Mile Wide Beer Co. of Louisville, KY has chosen to distribute this smoked beer in, unless you can find it on tap. And this beer … Continue reading →

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Klostergarden – Alstadberger – 6.75 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on January 5, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Alstadberger is really good. Klostergarden is a great example of an organization that focused so closely on honing their craft of this beer, that they were able to refine this into a world leading example of smokebeer. Some brewers simply … 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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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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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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Stillwater Artisanal – Fear of Ghosts – 5 smokestacks (out of 7)

Posted on January 25, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Stillwater Artisanal’s Fear of Ghosts beer is a smoked sour farmhouse wheat ale, and that description written on the bottle is half of my review right there. Sour notes found their way to my olfactory glands seconds after popping the … Continue reading →

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Wild Heaven – Funkenrauch – 5.85 out of 7

Posted on December 30, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Funkenrauch is a smoked wild ale aged in bordeaux barrels which smells great with moderate notes of campfire wafting around; smells better than it tastes, not to take anything away from the taste (5.85 overall is a solid score, and … Continue reading →

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Jester King – Gotlandsdricka smoked farmhouse ale – 5.5 out of 7

Posted on November 17, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Gotlandstricka “Drink of the Land of Goths” or “Drink of the Good Lands” presents a beer inspired by the beer that the Vikings may have had. This beer is different, and good. Smoke smell wafts out upon opening the bottle … 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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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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Surly Brewing – NEIN Ale (Imperial Smoked Dunkelweizen) – 5 out of 7

Posted on March 21, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Nein, Surly Brewing’s Imperial Smoked Dunkelweizen, is supposed to have smoke in it, and I guess it does. It smells sweet, smoky sweet, and tastes alright. It’s a sweet, smoky, dark, wheat beer with a slight campfire taste. It’s frothy … Continue reading →

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Ass Kisser – Stubborn Jack Smoked Porter Ale – 2 out of 7

Posted on January 24, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Smells like a thick, rich, and delicious barrel aged smoked beer. Looks and pours like one too. But the taste… where is the taste? My palate was quite prepared for something at the opposite end of the spectrum, but that … Continue reading →

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Jopen / The Monarchy – Grätzer historic ale – 3 out of 7

Posted on January 20, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Its a snow day at SBM, so you are allowed to question The Witchdoctor’s sobriety. A sour bitterness hits you front and center. Smells great. Tastes fine. The bitterness hides the wheat flavors. The smoke stands out. Tiny tiny bit … Continue reading →

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West O Beer – Smoked Red Ale (Bottle) – 3.2 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on December 14, 2015 by SmokeBeerMinistry

The ministry previously conducted a review of this very beer on draft; results were similar. This is a beer so proud of itself that it boldly displays SMOKED right in front there on the label. West O is granted one … Continue reading →

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Epic Brewing – Smoked & Oaked Belgian Style Ale – incomplete…

Posted on November 21, 2015 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Looks and tastes like Ft. Collins out of the ashes smoked belgian… a lot like it. Its also similar to Ft. Collins other smokebeer Z Lager in a similar weirdness way. Less smoke in this than the two I just … Continue reading →

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Big Muddy Brewing – 17ST Smoked Amber Ale – 4 Smokestacks (out of 7)

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

It’s got a pig on the front, which is great because it reminds me of how much I liked the Charkoota Rye beer by New Holland that was in the very first smokebeer tasting that The Ministry ever held. However, … Continue reading →

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Flying Dog Brewery – Pearl Necklace Oyster Stout – 5 out of 7 Smokestacks

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Ale brewed with oysters. Not sure if this counts as a smokebeer, but it was another one recommended by the trustworthy community leader at D&Q in Houston, and he described this as a smokebeer, right or wrong. Some samples of … Continue reading →

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HaandBryggeriet – ‘norwegian wood’ – 5.5 out of 7 Smokestacks

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

This traditional Norwegian smoked ale with juniper twigs and berries garnered some Ooh’s and Aah’s when the “pretty autumn color” poured into everyone’s taster glass. Then some frowns cropped up when the subtle charcoal smoky smells were breathed in. I’ve got … Continue reading →

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HaandBryggeriet – Røyk Uten ild (Smoke Without Fire) – 4.5 out of 7 Smokestacks

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

This Norwegian smoked ale is probably as brown as brown can get before turning black. And given that it is so dark, you must watch out for the silt, because it is in there, laying dormant, ready for you to … Continue reading →

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Piwo Grodziskie – Grätzer Ale – 2 Smokestacks (out of 7)

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Not long after I discovered smokebeers, I learned the word “rauch” (German for smoke), and then about 10 years passed before I learned the word “Grätzer.” Polish in origin, a Grätzer is a Sour Smoked Wheat Ale (see notes in spreadsheet). … Continue reading →

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Fort Collins Brewery – Out Of The Ashes Mesquite Chili Lime Ale – 5 out of 7

Posted on October 25, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

I’m not one to rush out and get the chili beer every year that so and so local brewery decides to make one, in fact, I don’t even like them all that much. But certain organizations have found it financially … Continue reading →

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