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Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier – Urbock – 7 out of 7

Posted on January 20, 2023 by SmokeBeerMinistry

 Back with the upper levels of the hierarchy, actually, the highest level. Aecht Schlenkerla always delivers. Bamberg, Germany houses the best smokebeer breweries in the world; it is the motherland, and I am a witness. This particular bottle was delivered … Continue reading →

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Samuel Adams – Cinder Bock – 5 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on September 13, 2019 by SmokeBeerMinistry

It’s OK. I’ve had this beer before. I’ve not only had a Cinder Bock by Samuel Adams before (in 2008 if I remember correctly), but I’ve also had beers from other breweries that taste exactly the same as this one, … 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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Meantime (do-over review) – Old Smoked Bock – 3 out of 7

Posted on August 4, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Well, Meantime Old Smoked Bock is getting better, slightly. This is a do-over review after the last bottle caught some kind of disease, destroying the beer. A friend of the ministry named Mugs requested this beer get a do-over after … 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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Brouwerij De Molen – Ball & Chain – 5.5 out of 7

Posted on October 4, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

This De Molen beer was found at Sergio’s World Beers in Louisville, KY. The big surprise was Sergio’s where there was one of the most impressive selections of beer I’ve ever seen under one roof, and also the beer was … Continue reading →

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Meantime – Old Smoked Bock – 1 out of 7 (Smokestacks of sadness)

Posted on April 3, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Something went askew with this one. Inside this corked and sealed bottle was a malty, slightly sweet, and completely flat beerish flavored fluid. At first we thought this was a cask style beer, but even those have some fizzle to … 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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Karbach Brewing Co. – Pontificator Smoked Dopplebock – 5 out of 7 Smokestacks

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

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, … Continue reading →

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Ranger Creek – Small Batch Series No. 5 – Pecan Smoked Dopplebock – 5 Smokestacks of Happiness

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Not much to say about this one. With big breaths you can smell the smoke come and go, but then when you taste it, the smoke is much stronger, especially on the exhale. It’s a good beer, which keeps it’s … Continue reading →

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