Coolship Lager Amber Smoke
OEC Brewing (Ordinem Ecentrici Coctores) in Oxford, Connecticut, United States 🇺🇸
Smoked / Rauchbier Rotating|
Score
7.33
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Coolship Lager Amber Smoke pours a beautiful amber in color with a fluffy off-white head. A good portion of beechwood smoked malt in the malt bill gives Amber Smoke its namesake. Aromas of backyard BBQ and campfires balance out the soft malty body and a touch of noble hops leads to a pleasant finish. Fermented cool using our classic lager yeast, cellared for several months.
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8.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8
Undated can that I think is about a year old, from the warm shelf, drunk 10/28/25, as pictured.
Rich malt with good interlaced smokiness that has a hint of rich bacon/salt but doesn't go too far in that direction. Pepper and light wood, with soft, herbal hop and a good balance of honey, bread and minimal toast notes from the malt. Clean and aromatic.
Rich malt with elegant flavors of baguette and honey, drying out, but not too much, leaving a crisp, moderately smokey, rich, flavorful finish full of pepper and herb. They have absolutely nailed the balance here, though I'm guessing a year ago this probably tended a bit too malty? Still a very burly beer, especially for having sat warm for a year. But it's obviously well-made and lagers can handle their age better. Smoke is delicious and also quite well-balanced; not a mouthful of smoke.
Rich malt with good interlaced smokiness that has a hint of rich bacon/salt but doesn't go too far in that direction. Pepper and light wood, with soft, herbal hop and a good balance of honey, bread and minimal toast notes from the malt. Clean and aromatic.
Rich malt with elegant flavors of baguette and honey, drying out, but not too much, leaving a crisp, moderately smokey, rich, flavorful finish full of pepper and herb. They have absolutely nailed the balance here, though I'm guessing a year ago this probably tended a bit too malty? Still a very burly beer, especially for having sat warm for a year. But it's obviously well-made and lagers can handle their age better. Smoke is delicious and also quite well-balanced; not a mouthful of smoke.
Tried
from Can
from
CBC Liquors - Westford
on 29 Oct 2025
at 12:38
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
s: maple | nuts | liquid smoke
a: beautiful amber body | thin tan head
t: earth | caramelised sugars | smoked grain
p: molasses | rustic throughout | easy stone fruits
o: crisp throughout | good balance | great-for-style
16 ounce can | Liqour Outlet: Boonton, New Jersey | 23-March-2025 | US$3,39 | no can date | sampled: 01-May-2025
a: beautiful amber body | thin tan head
t: earth | caramelised sugars | smoked grain
p: molasses | rustic throughout | easy stone fruits
o: crisp throughout | good balance | great-for-style
16 ounce can | Liqour Outlet: Boonton, New Jersey | 23-March-2025 | US$3,39 | no can date | sampled: 01-May-2025
Tried
from Can
on 01 May 2025
at 06:07
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
16 ounce can from Lower Merion Beverage in Ardmore, PA. Copper colored pour. Large frothy tan head. Spotty lacing. Toasted malt aroma has a subtle smokiness to it. Sweet toasted malt flavor has notes of toffee and brewed tea. The smoke element is subdued, but flavorful nonetheless. Rustic and complex, this is a gem of a beer.
Tried
from Can
on 04 Jul 2024
at 04:47