Smoked Märzen
Jack’s Abby Brewing
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BC Review
Classic Style Smoked Beer
Special Release
Massachusetts
United States
Judges Ratings 86
Aroma: 20 / 24
Flavor: 36 / 40
Appearance: 5 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10
Overall Impression: 17 / 20
Description
This Smoked German Style Oktoberfest pours a rich copper color with a frothy head. Intense aromas of smoke and caramel malt. Medium-bodied with a crisp smoky finish.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 6.00%
IBUs: 20
Served at: (40˚)
Hops:
Malts: Local Beechwood Smoked Malt
Judges Review
By BC Review
Judges Ratings 86
Aroma: 20 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 36 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 5 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 17 / 20 / 20
Intense smoke dominates upon fi rst sniff, with a distinctive beechwood-lox character. The smokiness covers any trace of hops, but some toasty, grainy malt aroma does escape. The flavor is initially reminiscent of cured meat (ham or bacon). Some toasty melanoidins complement the pervasive smoke flavor, leaving a nutty, bread crust character at the finish that helps achieve an overall balance, as the hop presence is muted. The flavor is carried by the persistent layers of smoke that range all the way to campfi re and ashy. This beer would be a perfect accompaniment to sausage or hearty cheese.
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