Another beer review?
Why, yes. Actually, this one has been in the fridge for a while. I had some on our guys' weekend a few weeks ago that a friend brought and he brought me an extra bottle in exchange for some scope rings I had sitting in a box.
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| Smoky Goodness |
Not a bad trade, I would say. Well, it's not as over-powering as you would think. There is definitely a smoke to the aroma as well as the taste. The label says it uses traditional German malt and hops (lending a definite caramel malt note) as well as "Bamberg smoked malt". I will say it is not a beer that is for sitting and drinking by itself. The smoke, while not overwhelming, is definitely a little much without something to cut it. Recommendations for a pairing are anything from the grill and especially a good sausage or bratwurst. A steak would be fantastic. We actually had it with some nachos and it was great. It is definitely a darker beer, but the color is deceptive. It is not heavy at all.
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| Into the pint of darkness |
Pulling off a good smoked porter isn't an easy thing. I haven't liked them in the past because I've had some pretty terrible attempts at them. However, this one and one other I've tried have pulled it off well. If you want something a little different with a nice grilled meal of meat or seafood, it's worth a try. On the other hand, it really would go well with just about anything not too mild in flavor.
Enjoy.
