Smog Rocket
Beavertown Brewery in London, Greater London, England 🏴
Porter - Smoked Regular|
Score
7.30
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Inspired by London’s Industrial Revolution when Smog filled the air and the Porter was the beer of the people. An original home brew recipe using 9 different malts including a good chunk of smoked ‘Rauchmaltz’ from Bamberg, Germany. Big flavour hits of molasses, raisins and caramel are cut with the resinous US hop Chinook. Smokey aromas fly, reminiscent of the smoke stacks of industrial London.
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6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Smoked porter with yellowish white, opening head and very dark, near black colour. Very smoked aroma: smoked herring, smoked bacon; also accents of figs, liquorice, dark chocolate, coffee grounds, plums. Very smoky taste, like smoked meat, spicy liquorice accent, dried fruits, smooth mouthfeel, roasted bitterness in the finish. I have nothing against roasted bitterness nor against smoked beers, but the combination of the two is a taste I apparently haven’t quite acquired yet. Interesting, though.
Tried
on 05 Sep 2014
at 16:48
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Small greyish-yellow head over black beer. Sweetish, brown sugar, wood, charcoal and - something buttery or coffeemilk. Sweet-bitterish, woody, bit severe but seriously empty... Bit smoked, indeed. Quite watery, finish as cold mocha. Maybe it is historical, but I harboured higher hopes for this one.
Tried
on 16 Aug 2014
at 23:51
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
330ml bottle from BeerRitz. Black colour, foam biege head and aroma of smoke, chocolate malt, coffee. Taste is smokey, roasted malt, chocolate & coffee, dark fruits. Smooth mouthfeel, medium bodied, soft carbonation, dry roast bitter finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Aug 2014
at 14:56
8.5/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 8
From can. Black. Persistent beige head and lacing. Wonderful aroma and taste of smoked malt, coffee, dark chocolate and a tiny touch of smoke. Superb aftertaste, balanced with very moderate bitterness.
Tried
from Can
on 11 Jul 2014
at 07:56
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle @ RBBSG, 2014. From Deliciouslydifferent. Dark brown/black colour, some beige foam. Aroma of roasted malts with smoky notes and some chocolate. Very well balanced. Low alcohol but full of taste. Very good!
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Jul 2014
at 05:47
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bouteille 33cl @ RBBSG III, courtesy of Jef. Brune foncée, col fin beige presque blanc cassé. Arôme est malté, grillé, léger chocolaté sur un rétro-nasal subtil au niveau du fumé. Palais est malté, grillé, choco restant dans un profil très anglais, possible ajout dark crystal? et fumé. Ce dernier reste par ailleurs assez discret pour une bière au fini axé sur un délicieux moka et ponctué d’un houblonné offrant une amertume citronnée EKG agréable. A 5.4%, une belle réussite.
Tried
on 06 Jul 2014
at 09:11