Charbonniere
Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!

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From:
Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!
 
Quebec, Canada
Style:
Smoked Beer
ABV:
5.4%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.72 | pDev: 13.98%
Reviews:
65
Ratings:
110
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 22, 2019
Added:
May 03, 2002
Wants:
  17
Gots:
  9
Inspired by the German Rauchbier – smoked beers from the Bamberg region – Charbonnière is a dark amber beer with a distinctly smokey aroma, obtained by the use of wood-smoked malt during the brewing process. It is sustained by a slightly sweet malt backbone, permitting the smoked malt to express itself freely with every sip.
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Ratings by mikesgroove:
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Reviewed by mikesgroove from South Carolina

4.22/5  rDev +13.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Decided that I was going to go on a fridge cleaning for the next week before I need to take a break for a while. Went with this mixed sixer last night in an attempt to clean out some lighter fare. Served cold and poured into a pint glass, this was consumed on 11/03/2010.

A new one from a brewery I have always had great luck with, I jumped at the chance to try this one. Pours out a nice dark brown with a head of tan that reaches a height of around an inch or so before settling back down and leaving some nice lacing along the sides.

Aroma is full of campfire smoke right off the bat. I had been expecting it but it really came off quite strong and full. Really nicely done here I have to admit. Nice notes of light chocolate and big roasted malts are always a welcome treat. Flavor carries this over quite well as the chocolate and earthy notes lay underneath that wonderful smoky campfire like flavor that leaves a long finish with rich development across the tongue.

Overall a very fine example of the style and one that is extremely drinkable. I had no issues with putting this one down quickly and easily.
Nov 04, 2010
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Reviewed by Drinker-Diary from Canada (QC)

4.06/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
★★★★
Smoke in our beer, that's good!
There are days like today when we would like to spend the afternoon sipping a good whisky. But well, I'm not that into my alcoholism yet, so I fell back on this delicious beer from the brewery Dieu du ciel. A cloud of smoke emanating from it leads us to believe for a moment that we are indeed on the Scottish Islay. Wonderful!
Apr 22, 2019
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Reviewed by encoreenboisson from Canada (QC)

4.12/5  rDev +10.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
★★★★
Smoke in our beer, that's good!
There are days like today when we would like to spend the afternoon sipping a good whisky. But well, I'm not that into my alcoholism yet, so I fell back on this delicious beer from the brewery Dieu du ciel. A cloud of smoke emanating from it leads us to believe for a moment that we are indeed on the Scottish Islay. Wonderful!
Apr 22, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by Hayley_86 from Netherlands

Apr 04, 2019
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Reviewed by Poljazz22 from Canada (QC)

3.73/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Very smoky beer. It should be pared with something like smoked salmon, baked beans, ham or gouda cheese. Might be good with a meal at the maple sugar shack! On Its own it takes a while to get used to.
Mar 19, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by rugene from Canada (QC)

Feb 15, 2019
 
Rated: 3.55 by Jibs from Canada (QC)

Aug 12, 2018
 
Rated: 3.54 by Samact from Vermont

Dec 30, 2017
 
Rated: 4.16 by runeatdrink from New Jersey

Mar 23, 2017
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Reviewed by DaveBar from Canada (ON)

1.48/5  rDev -60.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 1.5
Purchased at Dapanneur AS in Montreal for $3.00 for a 341ml bottle. Served at 6deg C in a draught glass,

A- Opens well and pours a 1/2" high white head that films out within 2mins. Medium to dark brown colour and filtered clear

S- Smoke.

T- Smoke. The really bad artificial smoke that you get from liquid smoke.

M- Dry

O- Disliked this brew. I tried by best but this one was a drain pour after 3 sips. Will never buy again

Food Pairing

This smoky brew does not get a match due to being a drain pour. If you like smoky brews then try with smoked brisket or something like that

Enjoy
Apr 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.81 by mademers from Canada (QC)

Mar 03, 2016
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Reviewed by jlindros from Massachusetts

2.68/5  rDev -28%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.25
Grabbed in Montreal, spilt with rudzud

Very little head, semi clear cranberry chestnut color.

Nose is loaded with smoke, smoked campfire malt, big time smoked gouda, toasted malts, little acrid, biscuity.

Taste more smoked malt, rind of a smoked gouda, little campfire, smoldering log, acrid burnt smoke, little reddish candy malt with thin feel. Little metallic, reddish candy. Finish bitter cheese rind and smoke, sticky syrupy.

Mouth is med thinner feeling bod, light carb, sticky syrupy.

Overall man have these guys gone down hill. Seems like everything they make these days is terrible.
Dec 16, 2015
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Reviewed by rudzud from Massachusetts

2.66/5  rDev -28.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 2
Split with JLindros, roughly one year old.

A - Poured into a Kate the Great a crystal clear mahogany hue with a thin head that fades to leave light wisps.

S - Aromas of smokey malts, campfire, smoked gouda, light caramel.

T - Taste is similar to the nose, very smokey sweet malts. Not assertive campfire, bit just in your face smoke. Loads of smoked gouda cheese.

M - Mouthfeel is lightly carbonated, that and the smoke makes this really oppressive.

O - Overall this beer was a huge disappointment. The smoke is rather awful with that cheese aspect.

Serving type: bottle
Nov 03, 2015
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Reviewed by icormier from Canada (ON)

3.56/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Bought at Broue Ha Ha in Gatineau, Qc. Well, it's smoked beer! I find it a little tricky to know what to say about it other than that. Happy to drink the 4 that came in the pack, not sure I'd pick this again over other standard DDC offerings. Could be very interesting with the right food pairings.
Oct 18, 2015
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Reviewed by drinklocalbeer1 from Canada (QC)

3.63/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Appearance: Dark copper, almost maple taffee colour. 1/2" head that lasted a couple minutes. Very distinct rings as the volume went down.
Smell: Smoked malt and caramel
Taste: Smoke and caramel
Feel: Acidity and carbonation cut through the smoke. Quite long and not unpleasant.

Overall; My first smoked beer. I didn't think I would like it, but I did.
Oct 13, 2015
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Reviewed by CanadianBacon from Canada (QC)

3.84/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Poured into a 16 oz bar glass straight down.

Poured a clean brown with 3 fingets creamy off white head, the head died down quick but it retained a little film over the top the whole time.

Aroma - SMOKE, like the smoke you'd smell at a campfire, wow is this smell strong, underneath i smell buscuity malts and some caramel.

Taste - The smoke overpowers the other flavors again but what follows are those same malts and the caramel in the smell, very smooth.

Mouth feel - Medium-light creamy body with decent carbonation.

Overall - this is something different as I dont usually get smoked beers or like them. Another great DDC concoction.
Oct 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.71 by Ultrarunner100 from Canada (ON)

Oct 07, 2015
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Reviewed by VbolieuV from Canada (QC)

4.4/5  rDev +18.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Copper-red in color with a small carbonation and little head. Intense smell of smoke, bbq, firepit, bacon even. Nice smoky flavour too. For me it's not as good as the Aecht Schlenkerla but it's still really good.
Sep 18, 2015
 
Rated: 2.01 by MatChar from Canada (QC)

Sep 06, 2015
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Reviewed by leaddog from Canada (AB)

3.66/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Appearance - Pours a chestnut brown with a finger of bubbly head.

Smell - smoked malts, smoked meat aromas, campfire smoke.

Taste - Dominated by the smoked malts followed by a hint of smoked meat and campfire aromas.

Mouthfeel - Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Finishes dry with a lingering smokiness.

Overall - A smoked beer that has the elements in place. However, I feel they weren't used to their full capacity. The aroma I felt was far superior to the taste.
May 30, 2015
Charbonniere from Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 110 ratings