Smoke Out
Starr Hill Brewery

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From:
Starr Hill Brewery
 
Virginia, United States
Style:
Rauchbier
ABV:
8%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.49 | pDev: 20.06%
Reviews:
9
Ratings:
39
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 01, 2016
Added:
Nov 13, 2008
Wants:
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Gots:
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Ratings by TheMistler:
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Reviewed by TheMistler from District of Columbia

3.5/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured draft, a slightly cloudy but overall clear orange. A muted appearance. Barely off-white displayed slight lacing, and not great retention. Initially rather effervescent.

I went into this beer having been tipped off to a new rauchbier - a style I find under-appreciated - being available on tap. So, I should admit that my palate was biased. Anyway, this beer was fruitier than anticipated (in both the aroma and taste).

I'd say some sour (smoke tinged, perhaps?) apple and light malts to the nose. The smoke quality comes from BBQ wood chips.

Tastes of a lightly smoked fruity helles. A tinge of smoke. Kinda like an apple-ish bread (not to the extent of having full apple or even flavor involved) that is a tad overly toasted - in, for example, a meat smoker or charred grill.

Pretty smooth. A somewhat creamy feel, with a medium body.
Dec 27, 2008
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Rated: 3.75 by MarvinSnyder from West Virginia

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Smoke Out from Starr Hill Brewery
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 39 ratings