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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:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Aug 01, 2014
- Added:
- Dec 16, 2006
- Wants:
- 6
- Gots:
- 2
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by purdueracer from Ohio
5/5 rDev +21.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
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, 2013I really hope that they bottle this at some point. Unfortunately it is seasonal on tap at the brewery.
Reviewed by Duff27 from Illinois
4.08/5 rDev -1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
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, 2012Smoke, 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!
Reviewed by Lillie1128 from Georgia
3.96/5 rDev -3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
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, 2012S - 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!
Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina
4.3/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
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, 2011Appearance: 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
Reviewed by ColdPoncho from Ohio
4.05/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
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, 2011S - 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
Big Black Smoke from Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
91 out of
100 with
42 ratings
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