Forest Fire
Big Wood Brewery
- From:
- Big Wood Brewery
- Minnesota, United States
- Style:
- Smoked Beer
Ranked #50 - ABV:
- 9.8%
- Score:
- 84
Ranked #32,119 - Avg:
- 3.61 | pDev: 15.24%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Apr 27, 2024
- Added:
- Nov 22, 2013
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 1
SCORE
84
Good
84
Good
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Reviewed by Mdog from Minnesota
3.67/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.67/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
From a 750mL crowler:
Appearance: Dark amber, good head.
Smell: Malty sweetness with a hint of smoke in the background.
Taste: Moderately sweet with a syrupy, coating feel. Mild rye spiciness, sweetness throughout. Just a hint of smoke in the finish. The finish is long-lasting, mild smoke and the rye sticks around.
Overall: Picked up a crowler since I wanted a smoked beer. This doesn't bring much smoke to the party, mostly some whispers in the finish. Kind of interesting strong beer though, the rye brings something different to the party. If it was in 12 or 16oz cans it might be an occasional purchase.
Apr 27, 2024Appearance: Dark amber, good head.
Smell: Malty sweetness with a hint of smoke in the background.
Taste: Moderately sweet with a syrupy, coating feel. Mild rye spiciness, sweetness throughout. Just a hint of smoke in the finish. The finish is long-lasting, mild smoke and the rye sticks around.
Overall: Picked up a crowler since I wanted a smoked beer. This doesn't bring much smoke to the party, mostly some whispers in the finish. Kind of interesting strong beer though, the rye brings something different to the party. If it was in 12 or 16oz cans it might be an occasional purchase.
Reviewed by Victory_Sabre1973 from Minnesota
4.29/5 rDev +18.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.29/5 rDev +18.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
From a 750ml crawler. No date on the crawler.
This beer pours a dark amber color, and somewhat murky looking. 2 finger head that is slightly off white in color. Frothy looking, with fluffy small bubbles around the edge of the glass. Very long lasting head. Sticky and clingy looking lacing on the glass as the head dissipates.
Nose has a malty rye bread aroma to it. The rye is amped up a bit by a beautiful smoky aroma that adds an extra layer to it.
The flavor is a malty rye bread flavor right away. The rye is a sharp flavor. The rye lasts throughout, but is added on to on the back by a nice smoked flavor. The smoke reminds me of a bonfire, however it doesn't overpower the rye flavor, but adds to it. There's also a nice bitterness on the backside.
The body is very smooth, and full feeling. This is actually a thick beer. It's almost creamy feeling.
Damn, this is an amazing beer. It hits all the fine points well with me.
Apr 12, 2024This beer pours a dark amber color, and somewhat murky looking. 2 finger head that is slightly off white in color. Frothy looking, with fluffy small bubbles around the edge of the glass. Very long lasting head. Sticky and clingy looking lacing on the glass as the head dissipates.
Nose has a malty rye bread aroma to it. The rye is amped up a bit by a beautiful smoky aroma that adds an extra layer to it.
The flavor is a malty rye bread flavor right away. The rye is a sharp flavor. The rye lasts throughout, but is added on to on the back by a nice smoked flavor. The smoke reminds me of a bonfire, however it doesn't overpower the rye flavor, but adds to it. There's also a nice bitterness on the backside.
The body is very smooth, and full feeling. This is actually a thick beer. It's almost creamy feeling.
Damn, this is an amazing beer. It hits all the fine points well with me.
Reviewed by jwc215 from Arizona
3.65/5 rDev +1.1%
3.65/5 rDev +1.1%
On-tap at 3 Cellars in Franklin, WI:
Pours reddish brown with a thin head that becomes wispy.
The smell is of smoked wood, caramel with some cherry notes.
The taste is of smoked caramel/toffee A fruitiness that is between cherry and apple, without being too tart or sweet, is there. As it progresses, minty rye comes through, adding a pleasant unique twist. Finishes with a kick of late booze.
Carbonation level is just right for the overall character. Smooth for its strength.
An interesting brew. Nice blend of smoke and rye with a fruity touch. Strong. Enjoyed the one, but wouldn't go on to a second in a row (not just because of alcohol level). It's a unique, big, smokey rye with cherry wood character.
Aug 21, 2014Pours reddish brown with a thin head that becomes wispy.
The smell is of smoked wood, caramel with some cherry notes.
The taste is of smoked caramel/toffee A fruitiness that is between cherry and apple, without being too tart or sweet, is there. As it progresses, minty rye comes through, adding a pleasant unique twist. Finishes with a kick of late booze.
Carbonation level is just right for the overall character. Smooth for its strength.
An interesting brew. Nice blend of smoke and rye with a fruity touch. Strong. Enjoyed the one, but wouldn't go on to a second in a row (not just because of alcohol level). It's a unique, big, smokey rye with cherry wood character.
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