Vertical smoke trails, technically known as "atomic smoke trails", are the thin rails of smoke often seen extending upward alongside the mushroom cloud formed by an atomic test. Just prior to detonating an atomic test, rockets were fired from specific locations to leave smoke trails near the explosion and create a visual "grid" of smoke that could be used to register the strength and movement of shock waves created by the blast. Here, we go "off the grid" and craft an eccentric brew, influenced by the Scottish ale style, with hints of Cherrywood and Mesquite smoked malts that help lend complexity and flavor to this slightly fruity, rich, malt-forward ale. We completed our brewing "trail" by aging this beer in Smoke Wagon bourbon barrels which impart a noticeable bourbon barrel character, notes of vanilla and oak, and assist the beer in pouring a beautiful, dark mahogany color.