Big Black Smoke
Great Lakes Brewing Co.

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From:
Great Lakes Brewing Co.
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
Smoked Porter
ABV:
6.2%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.12 | pDev: 10.44%
Reviews:
25
Ratings:
42
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 01, 2014
Added:
Dec 16, 2006
Wants:
  6
Gots:
  2
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Ratings by ItsBeer4Me:
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Rated by ItsBeer4Me from Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

Oct 13, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.25 by Arch578 from Ohio

Aug 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by AHeaston8 from Ohio

Dec 09, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by siege06nd from Virginia

Aug 10, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by vinylrooster from Ohio

Aug 04, 2013
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Reviewed by purdueracer from Ohio

5/5  rDev +21.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
This was hands down the best beer I have ever had in my life. The smoke flavor is not too strong but strong enough to make it unique. It has a strong roast flavor along with the smoke which compliments it well.

I really hope that they bottle this at some point. Unfortunately it is seasonal on tap at the brewery.
Feb 27, 2013
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Reviewed by Duff27 from Illinois

4.08/5  rDev -1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Inch tall light beige head on a brown body that is red around the edges. Cap and collar throughout, ridiculously great lacing.

Smoke, seemingly from a campfire. Woody.

Wood smoke. Leaves the mouth watering. May even guess a little higher than 6.2%abv just because this packs the flavor.

Smooth, medium carbonation. Low but adequate carbonation.

The tastig group and I really liked this Great Lakes offering. This smoke wasnt overpowering but definitely at the forefront. Recommended for any smoked beer/rauchbier fan. Thanks MaxSpang for picking this up for me!
Nov 25, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by Blueribbon666 from Ohio

Nov 18, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by goblue3509 from Pennsylvania

Oct 29, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by BT_Bobandy from Ohio

Oct 19, 2012
 
Rated: 2.25 by matthageman from Illinois

Apr 01, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by cynical1027 from Ohio

Feb 21, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by Tyrawlings from Ohio

Feb 11, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by spark3148857 from Ohio

Feb 10, 2012
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Reviewed by Lillie1128 from Georgia

3.96/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A - Pours jet black with a small mocha head

S - I couldn't detect much, a little smokey with some chocolate

T - Smokiness throughout, ends with a strong coffee bite and some molasses

M - Very smooth

D - medium

I really enjoyed this beer. Smoked beers are usually hit or miss for me, but I thought this one was really well balanced and tasty. Thanks MikeytotheB!
Jan 04, 2012
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Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina

4.3/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
On tap at Zip's in Cincinnati

Appearance: Arrives looking like the Fitz, with a dark liquid capped by a mocha head that leaves some drabs of lace

Smell: Charcoal, black bread and chocolate

Taste: Campfire smoke and black bread, up front, with a fruity/chocolate character developing by mid-palate; after the swallow, the fruit and smoke predominate and linger in the finish

Mouthfeel: Medium body with moderate carbonation

Overall: Another really well-balanced beer from Great Lakes; the smoke adds a campfire element but never dominates; the fruitiness is also a very nice touch
Dec 08, 2011
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Reviewed by ColdPoncho from Ohio

4.05/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
A - dark black with a dark brown head

S - smoky as hell, smoked meats and dark fruits

T - bacon and smoky. Some dark fruits, dark roasted malts. Some chocolate

M - smooth and pretty big. Real good feel

O - not usually a fan of smoky beers but this one is real good. Nicely balanced smoke with dark malt flavors. A big porter with lots of well- incorporated smoke
Dec 07, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by athouve1 from North Dakota

Nov 19, 2011
 
Rated: 5 by Alldayson734 from Michigan

Nov 17, 2011
 
Rated: 5 by gdhawley from Minnesota

Nov 15, 2011
Big Black Smoke from Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 42 ratings