This Helles style lager has a super clear, light body and is relatively smooth. Very close to a pilsner but sweeter and less tart. The smokiness comes from the addition of smoked Rauch malt and a few wood chips wrapped in cheese cloth. It’s not an overwhelming smoked flavor, and it certainly adds complexity, but the fact that we’ve been living under the cloud of two massive forest fires for the last few days makes feel like this beer has been tainted by that oppressive air. The smoked flavor might be more welcome under different circumstance or perhaps in a different beer, like a porter or stout, but this just didn’t work for me. Such is the fate of all who seek beauty and happiness. Sometimes we only find disappointment. I’ll definitely be back to this spot to try another though. 10 Barrell Brewing tends to satisfy in most days. This just wasn’t one of them.
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