Tag Archives: Michigan

Unity Vibration – BrewGyver Kombucha Beer – 3 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on October 3, 2019 by SmokeBeerMinistry

I’m in so deep with this smokebeer thing that I branched out and bought a smoked kombucha. Or is it kombucha beer? Kombucha is a fermented, slightly alcoholic, fizzy, sweetened drink that Whole Foods customers think have health benefits, (they … Continue reading →

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Bell’s – Black Note Stout – 5 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on July 27, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

What’s all the brouhaha about this one? It’s good, don’t get me wrong, but I must report that this beer does not bring anything new to the table that any number of barrel aged stouts deliver. In my world, this … Continue reading →

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B. Nektar – Cherry Chipotle – 2.25 smokestacks of mead

Posted on November 24, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Little twist here, clearly this will receive the ‘not a smokebeer’ tag, but technically this isn’t even a beer. It’s a mead. Nonetheless, the infallible palate of the Ministry has an opinion to share about this libation based on the … 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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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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Harmony Brewing Company – Black Squirrel Smoked Porter – 5.5 smokestacks

Posted on August 18, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Erected inside an old sausage factory, the aromas of Harmony might remind you of an old pub in Germany. But, as you may have guessed, Harmony is one of the many places that have opened recently. Established in Grand Rapids, … Continue reading →

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Founders – KBS (2017) – 5 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on June 30, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Good news to report here: This is just about the same beer as it was last year. Before you reply “No shit” please realize that consistency is a major hurdle for brewers, in fact some breweries have completely given up … 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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Founders – Backwoods Bastard – 5.1 out of 7 (nonsmokebeer) smokestacks

Posted on July 28, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

So this isn’t a smokebeer, but it is barrel aged Dirty Bastard, which notes “hints of smoke and peat,” and, Founders own description includes the word smoke, so here we are. Furthermore, having stumbled across and picking up a KBS … Continue reading →

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Founders – Dirty Bastard – 5 out of 7 (non smokebeer smokestacks)

Posted on July 25, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Revisiting the first ever smokebeer tasting (as seen in “Madison photo and spreadsheet”) you’ll notice Dirty Bastard in the lineup. Reason being, the brewers description includes the phrase “hints of smoke and peat” which is often all it takes to … Continue reading →

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Dark Horse Brewery – FORE Smoked Stout – 5.7 Smokestacks of Happiness

Posted on December 2, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Here’s a robust, knock your socks off, kind of beer. Fore Smoked Stout wow’d the 3 newly ordained ministers just by watching it pour. It pours like syrup, coating the inside of the glass with a sweet smelling, used motor … Continue reading →

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