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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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Melvin Brewing – Velvet Rut Imperial Smoked Porter = 5.5 Smokestacks

Posted on November 3, 2022 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Gone are the days of reserving bottles for the good beer. Brewers are perfectly happy with putting good beer in cans. And I guess they kinda have to be cause everybody’s out of glass right now (Its a mess out … 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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Little Fish Brewery – Enginuity – 2 out of 7 Smokestacks

Posted on April 6, 2022 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Little Fish Brewery of Athens, Ohio has a good number of smoked beers to choose from. On this day SmokeBeerMinistry made it out to Ohio and got to test out Enginuity, a 5.8% abv smoked porter and it was a … 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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Half Batch – Peppersprout Smoked Porter – 3 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on April 12, 2019 by SmokeBeerMinistry

I remember this one. And I cannot believe that I liked the smoked pumpkin beer more than this beer which I had on the same day. The Tap House in Chattanooga, TN seems to be on the right track with … 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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Left Hand Brewing – Smoke Jumper (draft) – 5 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on September 7, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Found this on tap. I remember having this in a 22oz bomber a few years back, and I liked it enough to have picked up a few more since then. One bottle happens to be in my bunker right now. … Continue reading →

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Wooha Brewing Co. – Porter – 3.75 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on April 27, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Back in the sanctuary for this review, which caused Buddha Blue Light to pulsate. Wooha Brewing Co. (which I have a hard time saying without hearing Busta Rhymes voice in my head) of Scotland, brews four beers: Wheat, IPA, Lager, … 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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The Devil’s Trumpet – War Horn – 3 out of 7

Posted on January 19, 2018 by SmokeBeerMinistry

The Devil’s Trumpet Brewing Co. of Merrillville, IN has been received into the tabernacle with War Horn, a less than average smoked porter. Although printed on the bottle as “porter” the website clearly states that this beer is a smoked … Continue reading →

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Sierra Nevada/Garage Project – Campout Porter – 3.1 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on October 6, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Had to buy a whole 12 pack to get this one beer. In mid 2017 Sierra Nevada put out this special “Beer Camp – Across the World” 12 pack with 12 different kinds of beer in it, all collaborative efforts … 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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Country Boy Brewing – Barreled Jalapeño Smoked Porter – 3 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on April 28, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

This beer smells like peppers, bell peppers, green bell peppers. Taste = peppers, bell peppers, green bell peppers. There is a nice burn to it after a few seconds that helped me get the thought of stringent bell peppers off … 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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To Øl – Smoke on the Porter, Fire in the Rye – 6 out of 7

Posted on April 14, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

I poured the whole thing down in there, all 0.375 liters. To Øl’s Smoke on the Porter, Fire in the Rye smelled malty-smoky, almost peaty, with a touch of chili in the nose. I took a sip and the first thing … Continue reading →

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Pipeworks – Chipotle Smoked Porter – 5.5 out of 7

Posted on April 7, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

If there ever was a chance for a Pipeworks success, this was it. After delivering 3 consecutive shelf turds, Pipeworks finally stumbles across a working recipe. And my state of mind was primed to like just about anything after 10 … 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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New Glarus – Smoke on the Porter – 6.7 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on January 24, 2017 by SmokeBeerMinistry

People of Wisconsin speak highly with conviction of the great accolades of New Glarus Brewing. One thing that New Glarus does better than anyone is please the masses alongside the beer snobs (level 5 beer snobs). Spotted Cow, now available … Continue reading →

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Terrapin Beer Co. – Smoke on the Porter – Overall score 2.5 smokestacks out of 7

Posted on November 30, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Thank you very much Terrapin for giving smoked beers a chance in your line up, now please get serious about making a good product. I don’t understand how any brewery can put out 60 plus beers (and 25 retired beers) and … 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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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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Mikkeller – Chipotle Porter – 3 out of 7

Posted on July 13, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Below are my thoughts that were jotted down while drinking this beer: Thick beer. Dark thick head. The head is so thick I can’t see my light for the opacity rating. Musty. Hot. Thick. Has Mikkeller ever made the same … Continue reading →

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Stone – 6th Anniversary Porter (Bottle) – 3.5 out of 7

Posted on June 20, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Good news… this beer tastes ALMOST EXACTLY like the Stone 6th Anniversary Porter on draft. It is so similar that I am going to copy and paste most of my review of the draft below. I will say this however, … Continue reading →

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Stone – 6th Anniversary Porter (Draft) – 3.5 out of 7

Posted on June 18, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Stone 6th Anniversary Porter tastes a good bit like all their other smoke beers. A little less smoky (4.5 smokestacks of smokepower taste) and more hoppy. It tastes acidic, which makes sense, this recipe is one of their old recipes … Continue reading →

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Ass Kisser – Bourbon Barrel Aged Smoked Porter Ale – 6 out of 7 Smokestacks

Posted on April 2, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Brewers have always known the promise in barrel aging, and I’ll admit that I was not an early adopter primarily because of how haphazardly the process is deployed by so many. Some have long since perfected the process, nonetheless when I … 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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Firetucker & C.I.B. – Wildfire Smoked Sour Porter – 3.4 out of 7

Posted on December 14, 2015 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Off-site review with newly ordained ministers. First off, we don’t like collaboration beers. Why? Well, I haven’t quite worked out my philosophy on this subject yet, but I do believe that in a competitive market, there are winners and losers, … Continue reading →

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Triptych – Smoke Me Out – 3.5 out of 7 (do-over review)

Posted on October 10, 2015 by SmokeBeerMinistry

I had to move to the garage for this one, so you may notice the unfamiliar hoodoo alter. This review is a do-over for Triptych Brewing of Savoy, Illinois. SBM offers do-overs for everyone. This do-over started with a personal … Continue reading →

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To Øl – Black Ball Porter – 3 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on July 20, 2015 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Here’s a world traveler that came from across the pond. Black Ball Porter was conceived by To Øl Brewing company of Copenhagen, Denmark, brewed at De Proefbrouwerji in Lochristi-Hijfte, Belgium, purchased in Dublin, Ireland, and brought to the US. This is … Continue reading →

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Stone – Smoked Porter with Chocolate & Orange Peel – 2 out of 7

Posted on July 20, 2015 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Tons of slimy orange and brown globs in the bottom… Do I need to keep writing? You’ve already seen what flavors they’ve dumped into their marginally acceptable smoked porter beer, so I don’t know if I need to continue. The … Continue reading →

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Beavertown Brewery – Smog Rocket Smoked Porter – 3 out of 7

Posted on July 20, 2015 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Notice the can! The sample is too small to extrapolate statistical conclusions on a smokebeer’s success when sold out of a can or not, but out of the only 2 smokebeers that I’ve ever had out of a can to … Continue reading →

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Talon Extra Select Smoked Double Porter – 3.5 out of 7 Smokestacks

Posted on April 5, 2015 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Awfully foamy (Bad)! No silt (Good)! 10% Alcohol (Good)! I can’t really taste the booze due to all the flavanoids packed in there. This smokebeer is thick like syrup. Just too crowded with flavor for me to enjoy. Its beating … Continue reading →

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Triptych – Smoke Me Out (draft) – 3 out of 7

Posted on March 19, 2015 by SmokeBeerMinistry

This one earns a 3 out of 7 smokestacks. A little below a middle of the road kind of smokebeer, and an elusive one at that. I’ve only seen this once, at Big Grove Tavern, where it was for a … Continue reading →

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Epic Brewing- Smoked Porter – Exponential Series – 3.9 out of 7

Posted on February 6, 2015 by SmokeBeerMinistry

It smells like a smoked porter. I smelled the smoke right off the bat, not too heavy, just a hint. As you know, I’m looking for the smoke factor to fall in the overwhelming category, so this falls short on … Continue reading →

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Nils Oscar Company – Rökporter (Smoked Porter) – 5 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on February 4, 2015 by SmokeBeerMinistry

I barely get to conduct these beer blogs anymore. My job is taking up all my drinking time. This is a pretty good beer. This dark Swedish beer (the Swedes aren’t known for their beer, are they?) comes off smoky, … Continue reading →

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O’Fallon – SMOKE – 5.75 Smokestacks of Happiness

Posted on December 2, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

This smokebeer would score higher if The WitchDoctor were running a monarchy, but he isn’t. I’ll let the people speak via quotation marks posted on this website. “This one clearly made my wife hallucinate.”, “Smooth.”, “Certainly an excellent.”, “Great distribution.”, “Too … Continue reading →

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Lantz’s – Smoked Porter – 4.5 Smokestacks of Happiness

Posted on December 2, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

“Totally the most awesome beer I’ve ever tasted… like top five!” said one extremely enthusiastic Ministry official who unashamedly backed off his “the most awesome” statement to settle for a “like top five” clairifier. Lantz’s was reviewed by 3 recently … Continue reading →

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Evil Twin Brewing – Ashtray Heart Smoked Porter – 5.5 Smokestacks

Posted on November 12, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Smells like a roasted porter, but not so much like a smoked porter. Ashtray, as unappetizing as it may sound is fairly accurate considering the malty, roasted, ashy taste. Sweetness also comes through and makes me smile a bit. And … Continue reading →

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Karben4 – Night Call: Smoked Porter (draft) – 3 Smokestacks out of 7

Posted on November 3, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

The brewer Karben4 does a pretty okay job in the brewers description. Phrases like “subtle smoke” point out that The Ministry is going to rate the smokepower taste a 1 out of 7 Smokestacks, and “creates new fans of dark … Continue reading →

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Alaskan Brewing Co. – Smoked Porter – 6 smokestacks (out of 7)

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Here’s a good one! Dark, but not too dark. Smell = Strong. Sausage = Present. Tastes a little watery which is great if you’re really thirsty. On the back of the throat its a little ashy. Could the ashy come … Continue reading →

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Captain Lawrence Brewing Company – Smoked Porter – 4 out of 7 Smokestacks

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Captain Lawrence Brewing Company – Smoked Porter. The campfire smell stands up right off the bat. It looks a little lighter than Coca-Cola. Pours well, virtually no head, but was just fine with carbonation on the tongue. Presents a respectable … Continue reading →

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Fort Collins Brewery – Out of the Ashes Smoked Rye Porter – 5 out of 7 Smokestacks

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

George Burns may not be here now, but I can tell he just left. This dark (6 of 7) Smoked Rye Porter comes off a little tart on the back of the tongue. BTW, I’m drinking when I do these … Continue reading →

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Great Divide Brewing Co. – Smoked Baltic Porter – 4 out of 7

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Yeah, I know about this one. It’s average. They used all the right ingredients, but not quite enough for my palate. I look forward to trying this one again because I bet they’re going to amp it up in the … Continue reading →

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Left Hand Brewing Co. – Smoke Jumper – Smoked Imperial Porter – 5 Smokestacks out of 7

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

  If you get a bomber of this one, please don’t share. The perfect amount of this one is 22 ounces. Unless you have supplemented your beer intake with some other beer (preferably some lighter beers beforehand), than smaller quantities … Continue reading →

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Ranger Creek – Mesquite Smoked Porter – 5 Smokestacks (out of 7)

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Ranger Creek has one of the cooler looking labels. The beer looks great too with a nice dark 6.5 opacity rating. As it pours out the smell of sweetness jumped out at me, with notes of smoke on the tail … Continue reading →

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Ridgeway Brewing – Querkus Smoked Oaked Porter – 4 Smokestacks

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

First thought upon opening = Peat. It smells better than it tastes, but peat really isn’t the most drinkable of tastes so neither is going to get me to come back too soon. The description reads “peated whisky malt” so … Continue reading →

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Stone Brewing Co. – Smoked Porter – 5.667 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

The best thing about this smokebeer is that it seems to be the most prevalent in the US. The worst thing is not enough smoke. Another good thing about this beer, $4.99 per bomber. Another bad thing, smokepower taste. Slight … Continue reading →

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Stone Brewing Co. – Smoked Porter w/ Chipotle Peppers – 4.3 out of 7 (better than ‘meh’)

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

As I’ve mentioned in other posts, I don’t like pepper beers. Nobody should be allowed to make them. It doesn’t make sense to mix the flavors of beer with peppers (although beer with smoke makes perfect sense to me). But, … Continue reading →

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Stone Brewing Co. – Smoked Porter with Vanilla Bean – 4.2 out of 7

Posted on October 26, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

You might look at this one and find yourself wondering “How in the world did this get a 4.2?” Isn’t that kind of high?” I’ll tell you how it got that high, Josh Fischer gave it a 7 out of … Continue reading →

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