Smoky Hill Porter

Shaker at the brewpub (as well as the $1.75 Monday special). I loves me some smoked beer. This did not disappoint, it was smoked, apparent as soon as the beer had a few moments to warm up. In general there was a nice chocolate character that came off the malt as well. For a change the hops were timid on a FS brew. The elements were all there but the beer had a flimsy feel to it, yes there was chocolate and smoke but it was very light and fleeting. I would like them to emphasize a more brutish take on this brew. But I love smoke and can drink this a lot more.

Growler shared by csbosox. Pour is a slightly hazed black ruby brown with a small 1/2 inch light khaki head. Some light lacing. Aroma of smoked ham, light camp fire burning wood, earthy peat and a touch of malt sweetness behind that. Taste is smoky sweet maltiness, bright earthy peat, with straw and some grassiness. The finish has a bit of an off fruit flavor element that I can’t quite pin down. Palate is medium, low to normal carbonation. Bit of a lingering cherry skin finish. Thanks for sharing this one with me Chris, I had really wanted to try it.