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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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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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Jester King – Simple Means farmhouse altbier w/ smoked malt – 2.5 out of 7

Posted on November 7, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Dry, bitter, tart, with silt. Faint musty smoke smell way down in there. I wondered, “Is there any alcohol in here?” Apparently 5.6%. I like Jester King, they make a great product most of the time, but they didn’t get … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Bayou – Smoke on the Bayou (Bourbon Barrel) – 3 out of 7

Posted on July 29, 2016 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Buffalo Bayou Brewing’s (Houston, TX) Smoke on the Bayou review is a twofer tasting, 1) its a first look at the Smoke on the Bayou Bourbon Barrel Special Batch #1 variant and 2) its a do-over for the paltry score Smoke … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Bayou Brewing – Smoke On The Bayou – 2 Smokestacks (out of 7)

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Houston’s Awesome (which references Houston’s underground city slogan “Fuck You, Houston’s Awesome!) So is the barbecue at Beaver’s and Goode Company (awesome). Buffalo Bayou is an awesome name. This beer has a great name, cool waxed cap, and “Smoke” written … Continue reading →

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Jester King – CENSORED Pecan Wood Smoked Saison – 5 Smokestacks (out of 7)

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

AKA Pecan Wood Salt Lick. Upon opening I poured a little bit into my glass and like a possessed demon, the foam rose all the way up to the rim of my glass. It was probably 3/4 foam. So, I … 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 – 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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Ranger Creek – Small Batch Series No. 2 – Texas Farmhouse Ale – 3 out of 7

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SmokeBeerMinistry

So this one didn’t do so well. “Subtle smokiness” should be removed from the brewer’s description, along with the two other mentions of the word smoke because they got The Ministry all wound up looking for smoke. However, even with … 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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Cedar Creek – Scruffy’s Smoked Alt (draft) 4 out of 7.

Posted on February 3, 2013 by SmokeBeerMinistry

So I’m doing an off the cuff post with my phone again, only this time I’m in a hurry. I’m at a Whole Foods in Houston where Cedar Creek Scruffy’s Smoked Alt is on tap for $5 pint. My wife … Continue reading →

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Southern Star – Rauchbier – 5 out of 7 smokestacks

Posted on January 18, 2013 by SmokeBeerMinistry

Today I am trying Southern Star Rauchbier, at The Flying Saucer in Houston, TX, $5 on tap. Full pint. Also, I’m going in live, and writing this on my phone right as it is happening. So bear with my stream … Continue reading →

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