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Série Signature Rauchbier
Les Trois Mousquetaires
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Ratings by kwjd:
Reviewed by kwjd from Canada (ON)
4.19/5 rDev +6.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.19/5 rDev +6.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Pours a dark brown without too much head. Smell is of beatiful smoke, similar to the smoke used to make bacon. Flavour has the smokey bacon notes with some mild chocolate. I've had other rauchbiers that the smoke took over, but this one seems to blend really nicely in with the beer for me. Low carbonation made this very smooth.
Jul 30, 2010More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Holderness from Massachusetts
3.04/5 rDev -22.6%
look: 2 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 3
3.04/5 rDev -22.6%
look: 2 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 3
Really old bottle, given for free by a friend who works as the beer manager at a large regional liquor store. Smokey maltiness is still here in spades, although the carb has dwindled to nitro levels.
Mar 17, 2019Rated by papat444 from Canada (QC)
3.75/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Flashback #313
Aug 19, 2015Reviewed by Ozzylizard from Pennsylvania
3.49/5 rDev -11.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.49/5 rDev -11.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
I don't know about retired - purchased mine in May 2014 - it also has a different label than the photo here and is 5.9%
$ 12.99/bomber at Oppermann’s Cork ‘N’ ale
Undated bottle at 45 degrees into snifter
Aroma of smoke and malt
Head small (2 cm), light brown, creamy, slowly diminishing to 2 mm layer
Lacing OK – partial narrow rings of mostly small bubbles
Body dark brown, slight haze
Flavor begins with a light smokiness which quickly fades to be replaced by (again) lightly roasted malt. No alcohol, no hops, no diacetyl. Ends with a light smokiness with a good hang time.
Palate – medium, slightly oily, lively carbonation
Nice try, however this lacks the well-blended smokiness of the Bamburg-style rauchbiers, but isn’t as far off the mark as most. It is drinkable, but for the same price I can have two 17oz bottles of Schlenkerla.
Jun 15, 2014$ 12.99/bomber at Oppermann’s Cork ‘N’ ale
Undated bottle at 45 degrees into snifter
Aroma of smoke and malt
Head small (2 cm), light brown, creamy, slowly diminishing to 2 mm layer
Lacing OK – partial narrow rings of mostly small bubbles
Body dark brown, slight haze
Flavor begins with a light smokiness which quickly fades to be replaced by (again) lightly roasted malt. No alcohol, no hops, no diacetyl. Ends with a light smokiness with a good hang time.
Palate – medium, slightly oily, lively carbonation
Nice try, however this lacks the well-blended smokiness of the Bamburg-style rauchbiers, but isn’t as far off the mark as most. It is drinkable, but for the same price I can have two 17oz bottles of Schlenkerla.
Reviewed by joemcgrath27 from Canada (AB)
4.07/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.07/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Not sure how old this bottle may be given that it's listed as 'retired' and I haven't seen it on a shelf for quite a while until I recently went to a liquor store that seemed to have a full stock of beers that I haven't seen recently, most likely because its overstocked in relatively pricey bomber bottles for the neighborhood, BUT I'll take what I can get!
A - nearly pitch black with faint light getting through at the bottom of the glass, thumb of head settled at a covering of random yet thick island of head, pretty respectable lacing
S - a mix of smoke and sweet caramel and candied fruit that makes for a rich and balanced odour
T - starts with sweet and slightly sour dark fruit, quickly followed by massive smoke, touch of coffee and ends with charcoal
M - fairly heavy, slightly creamy, quickly gets to a charcoal burnt feel that lasts
O - have only enjoyed this style on a few rare occasions, and actually had a small sample of this long ago at a liquor store tasting, but this lives up how the style is described on this website, it is effectively rich smoked meat transferred into beer form, not something you would want to drink everyday, but close to it
Nov 23, 2012A - nearly pitch black with faint light getting through at the bottom of the glass, thumb of head settled at a covering of random yet thick island of head, pretty respectable lacing
S - a mix of smoke and sweet caramel and candied fruit that makes for a rich and balanced odour
T - starts with sweet and slightly sour dark fruit, quickly followed by massive smoke, touch of coffee and ends with charcoal
M - fairly heavy, slightly creamy, quickly gets to a charcoal burnt feel that lasts
O - have only enjoyed this style on a few rare occasions, and actually had a small sample of this long ago at a liquor store tasting, but this lives up how the style is described on this website, it is effectively rich smoked meat transferred into beer form, not something you would want to drink everyday, but close to it
Reviewed by psuKinger from Pennsylvania
4.02/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
4.02/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
25.4 ounce bomber, corked and caged, poured into my Lost Abbey Teku glass.
A: Pours a deep dark shade of black, with a light brown head on top, moderate in size, that dissipated fairly quickly but a small ring remained.
S: Huge nose of smoky barbeque. I could smell it almost instantly after I popped the cork. No pour necessary. It almost reminds me of the rice wrapped around sushi rolls (particularly tuna) when it's drowned in a generous portion of soy sauce. I don't know that I can explain how, and I certainly can't say why. I think it has more to do with the soy sauce, but I'm not 100%.
T: Taste follows the nose. Roasted malts. Smokey bbq goodness. Slightly acidic, and reminds me of a touch of soy sauce in the taste as well. Sharp smokey oakiness arrives early, I begin to detect the roasty characteristics next, and near the finish line a touch of vanilla creaminess arrives.
M: Good carbonation. Semi-dry finish, surprisingly refreshing for such a dark beer. I think this beer would do very well on a hot summer day.
D/O: An enjoyable beer, but only in smaller quantities. 25.4 ounces is about 10 ounces more than I want in one particular session. Perhaps if paired with something like BBQ or steak, but by itself, I enjoyed it, but a whole bomber is just more than I want.
Oct 24, 2012A: Pours a deep dark shade of black, with a light brown head on top, moderate in size, that dissipated fairly quickly but a small ring remained.
S: Huge nose of smoky barbeque. I could smell it almost instantly after I popped the cork. No pour necessary. It almost reminds me of the rice wrapped around sushi rolls (particularly tuna) when it's drowned in a generous portion of soy sauce. I don't know that I can explain how, and I certainly can't say why. I think it has more to do with the soy sauce, but I'm not 100%.
T: Taste follows the nose. Roasted malts. Smokey bbq goodness. Slightly acidic, and reminds me of a touch of soy sauce in the taste as well. Sharp smokey oakiness arrives early, I begin to detect the roasty characteristics next, and near the finish line a touch of vanilla creaminess arrives.
M: Good carbonation. Semi-dry finish, surprisingly refreshing for such a dark beer. I think this beer would do very well on a hot summer day.
D/O: An enjoyable beer, but only in smaller quantities. 25.4 ounces is about 10 ounces more than I want in one particular session. Perhaps if paired with something like BBQ or steak, but by itself, I enjoyed it, but a whole bomber is just more than I want.
Reviewed by goblue3509 from Pennsylvania
4.42/5 rDev +12.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.42/5 rDev +12.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Pours a dark cola like color with a skim head which dissipates very quickly and leaves little to no lace. Light is visible when held the light. The aroma starts off with a nice charcoal aroma but gives way to a milk chocolate aroma. Inviting and better as the beer warms. The taste follows suit with a nice big smoke flavor before milk chocolate takes over. At the end a slight hing of a green fruit. The mouth feel is silky and creamy. Overall a very good beer and a must try.
Aug 04, 2012Reviewed by SLeffler27 from New York
4.1/5 rDev +4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.1/5 rDev +4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
A big, almost creamy, coffee head lasts a long while over a dark brown beer with mahogany highlights.
The Weihenstephan stange holds an even mix of smoky wood and chocolate malt. Some hints of bacon can also be found.
Flavor follow the nose rather well. One will also find a mix of dried figs and fresh baked wheat bread. The finish is mild, malty and short. Overall, this beer leans slightly, but only slightly, towards the sweet side.
A little chewy, with a medium body and modest carbonation. Finishes with a touch of chalkiness.
Surprisingly easy to drink, this rauchbier warms well, but is best at proper temperature. Would be sessionable if alcohol was lower. Rauchbiers may be an acquired taste, but this one was quite a treat.
Jan 15, 2012The Weihenstephan stange holds an even mix of smoky wood and chocolate malt. Some hints of bacon can also be found.
Flavor follow the nose rather well. One will also find a mix of dried figs and fresh baked wheat bread. The finish is mild, malty and short. Overall, this beer leans slightly, but only slightly, towards the sweet side.
A little chewy, with a medium body and modest carbonation. Finishes with a touch of chalkiness.
Surprisingly easy to drink, this rauchbier warms well, but is best at proper temperature. Would be sessionable if alcohol was lower. Rauchbiers may be an acquired taste, but this one was quite a treat.
Reviewed by Bung from Michigan
3.83/5 rDev -2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5
3.83/5 rDev -2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5
750ml. Bottle says 5.9%. Into New Belgium oversized tulip.
A very dark brown pour, just some red around the edges really. Layer of very light tan head.
Pungeant malty aroma, very strong, but not all that smokey really. Some roasted malt like, caramel, some red fruit, really closer to a Doppelbock in scent.
Taste is very malty, more chocolately than caramel. Just faint fruitcake. Finishes with some faint roast and cocoa. Taste is nice, just not to style so much, still giving it a 4.
Body is milky smooth. Just a light carbonation. No alcohol. Could drink quite a bit of this. Very solid, pleasant brew, the smoked malt just really isn't there.
Aug 13, 2011A very dark brown pour, just some red around the edges really. Layer of very light tan head.
Pungeant malty aroma, very strong, but not all that smokey really. Some roasted malt like, caramel, some red fruit, really closer to a Doppelbock in scent.
Taste is very malty, more chocolately than caramel. Just faint fruitcake. Finishes with some faint roast and cocoa. Taste is nice, just not to style so much, still giving it a 4.
Body is milky smooth. Just a light carbonation. No alcohol. Could drink quite a bit of this. Very solid, pleasant brew, the smoked malt just really isn't there.
Reviewed by ksimons from Illinois
3.65/5 rDev -7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.65/5 rDev -7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A-pours a deep dark brown with ruby highlights and a thin layer of tan head
S-a combination of smoke and roasted malts, good amount of smoke to the smell
T-taste is heavier on the roasted malts than on smoke, though the smoke starts to come out more as the beer warms.
M-light to medium body, mild carbonation, sort of thin
Overall I liked it but would have liked it more if there had been more smoke in the taste.
Aug 06, 2011S-a combination of smoke and roasted malts, good amount of smoke to the smell
T-taste is heavier on the roasted malts than on smoke, though the smoke starts to come out more as the beer warms.
M-light to medium body, mild carbonation, sort of thin
Overall I liked it but would have liked it more if there had been more smoke in the taste.
Reviewed by Rutager from Canada (BC)
3.75/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.75/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Appearance. Pours a deep deep brown with a little red and over a finger of frothy tan head.
Smell. Roasty malts, a little caramel and dark fruits with a hint of smoke.
Taste. Roasty, smokey malts, a little wood and soy sauce, slightly sour with hints of milk chocolate and licorice root.
Mouthfeel. A little lighter than medium body with medium-strong carbonation.
Overall. Decent beer. The smoke isn't overwhealming like other examples of the style, which is nice.
Jul 21, 2011Smell. Roasty malts, a little caramel and dark fruits with a hint of smoke.
Taste. Roasty, smokey malts, a little wood and soy sauce, slightly sour with hints of milk chocolate and licorice root.
Mouthfeel. A little lighter than medium body with medium-strong carbonation.
Overall. Decent beer. The smoke isn't overwhealming like other examples of the style, which is nice.
Série Signature Rauchbier from Les Trois Mousquetaires
Beer rating:
88 out of
100 with
73 ratings
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