Foraging Swine
Scorched Earth Brewing Company in Algonquin, Illinois, United States 🇺🇸
Smoked / Rauchbier Regular|
Score
6.61
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Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Taster at Rotary GroveFest, June 2019. A smoked beer? Maybe an off choice for the middle of a heat wave, but how often do we find one of these on tap locally? Lovely smoked, dark color. A nose that's more malty than smoky. A bit of cherry wood to it, and raisin. Not a Bamberg smoked ham, but a retro smoked malt goodie.
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
12oz bottle. A big, deep, rich, full bodied Smoked Strong Ale. Drinks big, more similarities to a Barleywine than to a Schlenkerla or Spezial smoked beer. Not that impressive of a final product. Once again, floaties. Has what seems to me like mild infection issues too. Probably more enjoyable on tap.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8
Purchased at Bottles and Cans in Chicago, IL; enjoyed at home on a Sunday afternoon prior to heading up to see friends up north. Appearance is caramel/amber, moderate consistency with a modest off white head. Aroma of smoked malt. Taste is equally smoky with nice caramel notes. Overall good stuff.