Tag Archives: lager

The Bottle House Brewing – Zero Mile Smoked Lager – 5 out of 7 Smokestacks

Posted on May 18, 2023 by SmokeBeerMinistry

When Joe Meyer saw the word “smoked” on the can, he quickly picked this beer up and brought it to the tabernacle, all the way from Cleveland, Ohio. Exemplary ministry officiant behavior. And I give thanks. It’s great when brewers … Continue reading →

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Noble Beast Brewing – Embers Only smoked helles lager- 5.9 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on April 28, 2023 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Embers Only by Noble Beast Brewing Company of Cleveland, OH delivered a really good smoked helles lager. Based on smokepower smell and smokepower taste, this beer is easily in the >6 range, but the bitters and dryness took just a … Continue reading →

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Brauerei Spezial Rauchbier – Lager Beer = 6.8 smokestacks

Posted on March 17, 2023 by SmokeBeerMinistry

If a 7 out of 7 will get more people to visit Spezial, then go ahead and consider it a 7, but technically, the ministry has this one jotted down with 6.8 smokestacks. As the head ministry official, I must … Continue reading →

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Ganstaller Brau – Schwarze 90 = 5 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on June 14, 2019 by SmokeBeerMinistry

This beer doesn’t taste smoked. And that’s mostly because it’s not a smoked beer, but it is made by one of the most reputable brewers who happens to have a solid selection of smoky beers, so you can say that … 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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Gänstaller Bräu – Affumicator smoked dopplebock – 5.2 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on May 25, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

It’s not bad. I have to start with that phrase because the pour was pretty cloudy with a bunch of flakes in it. I did what I could to keep those bits in the bottom of the bottle, but the … Continue reading →

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Aecht Schlenkerla – Helles Lagerbier (can) – 5* smokestacks

Posted on May 18, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Another rendition of the famed Schlenkerla beer seen here in a can has just garnered high marks from SmokeBeerMinistry, 5 of them marks to be exact. This canned Helles (German for light in color) Lagerbier is important to note because … 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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The Blind Pig – Smoked Lager – 3.9 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on October 13, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Not to be confused with the Smoked Rye Lager that The Blind Pig made about 6 months ago, this beer, Smoked Lager, came out just behind the rye in it’s overall score. With a 3.9 smokestack rating (out of 7) … Continue reading →

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Lakefront Brewery – NATHAN Smoked Dark Lager – 6 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on August 11, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

For several years now (2017) Lakefront Brewing has been issuing beers in their My Turn series where they allow employees to take turns making a beer of their choice. And two of those were smokebeers that SmokeBeerMinistry was fortunate enough … 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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Big Thorn Farm – Smoked Lager – 2 out of 7

Posted on March 21, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Watery. The kind of water without carbonation, you know, water. This beer smelled okay at first, but those hopes were quickly dashed by the taste. I thought that the keg was getting low and would have perhaps kicked myself for … 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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Surly Brewing – SMOKE Lager – 6.5 out of 7

Posted on March 21, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

I smell it through the bag, baby! Well, maybe not, because it’s not in a bag, and because, I can’t. But for those of you who recognize the reference, the sentiment is the same. Upon opening Surly’s SMOKE, arose the … Continue reading →

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The Blind Pig – Smoked Vienna Lager – 5.8 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on February 22, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

This works! Smells just right and with only 23% beechwood smoked malts. Oftentimes brewers use copious amounts of smoked malts and manage to muddle the flavor up so much that its hard to tell if you are even drinking beer. … Continue reading →

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Gänstaller Bräu – Smoked Imperial India Pale Ale – 5 out of 7

Posted on February 7, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

I opened this one up and was greeted with a very pleasant campfire smell which prompted me to say, “oooh!” This bottom fermented Smoked Imperial India Pale Ale poured nice as well and due to my personal pouring technique, the … Continue reading →

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Fort Collins Brewery – Z Smoked Amber Lager – 3 out of 7 smokestacks of happiness

Posted on September 27, 2015 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Fort Collins brings all kinds of great beer to the table. Not only do they have a robust selection of different kinds of beer, they also have a healthy library of distinctly unique smokebeers (their Out of the Ashes series … Continue reading →

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Aecht Schlenkerla – Helles Lagerbier – 4 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Above is a bottle with the older label for Helles (Light) Lagerbier from Schlenkerla Brewery. This is important to note because this one may have been on a shelf for a year or two before I got a hold of … Continue reading →

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Starr Hill Brewery – Smoke Out Rauch Beer – 3 Smokestacks

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

First thought = Hops? Bitter = Yes. And then I reluctantly acknowledge the smoke (I guess I was just shocked). This beer is like 2 beers in one; One at the top, and one at the bottom. I poured it … Continue reading →

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Uinta Brewing Co. – Crooked Line – Tinder Rauchbier Smoked Lager – final score 6 out of 7

Posted on October 26, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Here’s a time saver; You’re probably looking for this: https://www.gotinder.com/ If not, then welcome to the only beer blog site solely dedicated to smoked beer, SmokeBeerMinistry. Uinta Brewing Co. Crooked Line Tinder Rauchbier Smoked Lager = too long of a name. … Continue reading →

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