orca brau Holy Smoke

Name: orca brau Holy Smoke
Brand: Beer
SKU: 62e539bd1603daa4263e6d6c
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4 (17 reviews)

Other Smoked Beer 6.5 º

orca brau

This Smoked Red Ale offers a sophisticated bridge between Franconian tradition and modern craft. The aroma presents a delicate beechwood smoke that harmonizes with a sturdy toasted malt backbone. Dry hopping with Monroe hops introduces a distinctive layer of ripe red berries and cherries, cutting through the savory smoke. On the palate, the caramel sweetness of the base Red Ale meets a gentle, wood-fired character, resulting in a complex profile of forest fruits and campfire embers. The finish is clean yet lingering, showcasing a balanced interplay between the earthy smoke and the vibrant, berry-forward hop signature driven by the Monroe variety.

Appearance. Deep amber to reddish-copper (14–18 SRM). Pours with a thick, off-white to light tan head with excellent retention. Clear to brilliant clarity, though a very faint haze may exist from the dry-hopping.

Aroma. Moderate intensity featuring a clean, pleasant beechwood smoke. The smoke is well-integrated with toasted bread and light caramel malt notes. Distinct hop aroma of ripe raspberries, cherries, and red currants. No harsh phenols, rubbery notes, or acrid burnt characteristics.

Taste. Initial impression of toasted grain and soft caramel sweetness. The smoke flavor is assertive but smooth, never medicinal. Hop flavors of jammy red fruits and berries are prominent mid-palate. Moderate bitterness provides balance against the malt. The finish is medium-dry with a lingering berry and soft campfire aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a smooth, slightly creamy texture. Moderate carbonation. A subtle, pleasant alcohol warmth is noticeable but well-integrated. No significant astringency or phenolic harshness from the smoked malt.

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