This potent Classic Style Smoked Beer presents a complex tapestry of campfire warmth and artisanal roasting. At 9.5% ABV, it offers a robust foundation of dark fruit and caramelized sugars, seamlessly integrated with the earthy, roasted bean character of ROSS coffee. The smoke profile is assertive yet refined, avoiding harsh phenols in favor of a smooth, wood-fired essence that complements the beer’s malty depth. Hints of dark chocolate and espresso emerge from the interplay between roasted malts and coffee, while a gentle alcoholic warmth rounds out a lingering, sophisticated finish that balances savory smoke with bittersweet richness.
Appearance.Deep ebony with ruby highlights (35-40 SRM); thick, creamy tan head with excellent retention and decorative lacing; opaque clarity.
Aroma.High intensity; pleasant balance of clean wood smoke and freshly ground ROSS coffee; malt character is rich with notes of dark caramel and toasted bread; very low floral hops; clean fermentation profile with a hint of dark fruit esters.
Taste.Initial impression of rich, sweet malt and dark cocoa; coffee provides a mid-palate complexity of roasted nuts and espresso; smoke is assertive but smooth, enhancing the roasted malt character without becoming acrid or medicinal; moderate bitterness; finish is lingering and slightly dry with a balanced smoky-sweet aftertaste.
Mouthfeel.Medium-full to full body; smooth, velvety texture; moderate carbonation; noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth; low astringency despite the roasted ingredients.