(First tapping every first Thursday of October) A bitter Smokebock for the strongbeer-season (October through December). Matured for weeks in the deep rock-cellar and tapped freshly from the oakwood cask.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by lenusik from Toronto, Canada who has tried this beer a couple times. (3/10/2010 1:14:14 PM)
"Impressive, far better than the marzen. A brown beer with red hues and brown coloured foamy head. The aroma is smoked pork, roasted malt, some caramel, and a touch of citrus. The flavour is roasted malt, smoke, and some caramelly sweetness. Loved it!"
Aroma:
10/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
10/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.8)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by jerrymorrison from lockhart, TX, USA who has tried this beer once. (5/4/2009 5:01:29 PM)
"I had the A.S.R. marzen a few months ago and thought it was a very good brew, so i finally found this one, and snapped it up. At first the aroma had banana hints and upon a deep inhale the smoked malts came thorough, not as assertive as i would have liked though. First sip was relly nice with a smoked bacon flavor and a little bitterness. Smokiness was nicely balanced but i would have liked a little more. Overall a fine beer, but the marzen was a little more impressive to me."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.9)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 16.9oz @ $6 Unit Cost: $5.68 per Pint
[3] Review by pfoxyjohn from Watertown, WI, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (11/15/2008 8:47:03 PM)
"Fränken Bierausflug, Day#4, Brewery#16, Beer#31. Vom Faß in the Gasttube at the Heller Brewery's venerable Schlenkerla tap, on Dominikanerstrasse. I can't imagine a beer being more perfect than this. Pours a deep brown with brilliant ruby highlights; a dense, tan head with supurb lacing. Robust aroma of deliciously smoked malts. Full, tangy mouthfeel. Flavors of full roasted malt, a quiet bitterness, and the distinctively satisfying smokey taste - wonderfully warm! Perfectly satisfying. "
Aroma:
10/10
Appearance:
10/10
Mouthfeel:
10/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
10/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(5)
Sampled: Bottle, Forced Draught Sample Size: 500ml @ $2.71 Unit Cost: $2.56 per Pint
[4] Review by quaternio from Tupelo, MS, USA who has tried this beer once. (5/22/2008 1:35:09 AM)
"Pours a dark reddish brown, almost black, with a nice sized tan head. Nice lacing with thick terraces. The aroma is what surprises first; smells of German smoked meat, most notably ham with a hint of chocolate malt. The chocolate is a bit hard to discern because of how seamlessly it is integrated within the more predominant scent. The malts become a bit more apparent in the flavor with a subtle amount of raisin nestled in with the malts and hops. Mouthfeel is quite nice as well. Overall, a beautiful offering for a unique style. For the price that I found it, I wish I had bought more than one bottle."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.8)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 500ml @ $3.59 Unit Cost: $3.4 per Pint
[5] Review by mtnole from Lighthouse Point, FL, USA who has tried this beer once. (2/23/2008 8:35:09 PM)
"Pours a nice dark brown with a thick head. Aroma is strong and smokey with a sweet finish. Lacing is fair, taste is lighter than aroma but smoke flavor is definitely there. Smooth mouthfeel slightly oily with lingering taste. Enhance the experience with a jar of smoked almonds!"
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 500ml @ $4 Unit Cost: $3.79 per Pint
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