440 Pepper Smoker - Original Gravity Brewing Company

kzoobrew

Michigan

4.43/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Big thanks to thegr8beerstate for the growler.

Clear, amber body no hint of sediment. One and a half finger foamy white head is set atop. Retention is not overly impressive but there is a decent amount of lacing clinging to the glasses.

The aroma is quite straight forward. I have no problem with the style being listed as a Chile Beer, though Rauchbier would also be appropriate. Smoked malt prominent from the start. The peppers pick up just behind. OG uses fresh jalapenos but when combine with the smoke you pick up a lot of chipotle aroma.

The flavor delivers everything you would expect after the nose. Sweet caramel malt upfront immediately gives way to a pleasant smokiness. The smoke stay dominate through the midpalate. Pepper spiciness develops towards the back of the palate. The flavors blend together very well, find tremendous balance overall.

Light to medium bodied beer. Carbonation is moderate and appropriate for the beer. The finish is much drier than I anticipated. Sweetness stays subdued, slight smoke and pepper lingers on the tongue.

Very tasty beer, easy to drink. The balance of flavors is really impressive. OG manages to deliver strong smoke and pepper flavors without over loading the palate. Worth a try if you have the opportunity.

Serving type: growler

08-16-2011 22:01:39 | More by kzoobrew

A2Dave77

Michigan

5/5  rDev +22.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

This is a great beer and one of the reason's I go back to this brewery over and over. There is just enough pepper taste and not over the top. Very enjoyable! The sad thing is its only on tap for a short time. I would tell everyone how great this beer is and I think you will enjoy every drop! Cheers!

Serving type: on-tap

03-30-2011 06:13:18 | More by A2Dave77

TurdFurgison

Ohio

4.65/5  rDev +14%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I had this on tap at the brewpub. I love smoked beers and I like a little heat too, so this seemed like it was made expressly for me. One note, I don't think this should be listed as a spiced beer, I would list it as a rauchbier on BA.

It's light colored, somewhere between golden and amber, just a little haze, with light foam. The aroma is nice, smoked malts but not overboard with them, and hints of pepper.

It tastes spot on, exactly what I was hoping for. Initially a little sweet, great smoke flavors in the middle, and a lasting pepper burn in the end. The pepper is added with a skilled hand, not over done as sometimes can happen, this adds more than it takes away.

Medium bodied, light carbonation, excellent all around. And at a low enough ABV that you can keep drinking it, I had several. Recommended!

Serving type: on-tap

03-10-2011 16:59:08 | More by TurdFurgison

thebends1

Michigan

4.45/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

This beer has got to be one of my favorites that I keep coming back to. It is seasonal and makes a few rare appearances throughout the year.

It pours a medium amber with slight white lacing around the rim. The nose is smoky and the taste is excellent. Almost like a smoked amber with a mild, yet stingy jalapeno aftertaste.

I have tried other smoked beers (chili beers as well) and none have matched the punch of flavor in this beer.

Serving type: on-tap

08-25-2010 20:11:09 | More by thebends1

brentk56

North Carolina

3.98/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Arrives with a cloudy ice tea color and a modest head that leaves a bit of lace

Smell: Smokey, with a jalapeno pepper spice kick

Taste: Opens with a smoked malt flavor that is quickly joined by the jalapeno to produced a smoked chipotle flavor; after the swallow, the heat and smoke mellow out, leaving some grainy flavors in the finish

Mouthfeel: Light to medium body with moderate carbonation

Drinkability: A really different beer; not sure I would want to drink everyday but it went great with the BBQ at Slows

Serving type: on-tap

06-07-2010 01:10:21 | More by brentk56

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5

Enjoyed at Ashley's in Ann Arbour, this jalepeno beer was spot on. Smoke aroma. Golden head with some black spots in it, and a white bubbly Caesar crowning head. Great jalepno taste and a smok bite, although it finishes weaker overall, the Jalapeno spice remains with you. The mouthfeel was a tad below average.

Serving type: on-tap

08-09-2009 18:59:06 | More by northyorksammy