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Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Taster at the brewery. Pours dark brown, with a small, cream colored head. The nose is vanilla, earth, bacon grease, and butterscotch. Sweet and slick, with a smooth, easy smoke flavor. Medium to heavy body, with a thick, syrupy feel. This is a simple, balanced, and tasty rauchbier.