Scarlet Fire Rauchbier - Victory Brewing Company

hopking311

Florida

2.63/5  rDev -30.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

pours medium copper golden orange, quarter finger head dissapates to thin bubbly layer along top. light on the lacing.

Immediately smelling heavy smoke almost mesquite. smell lightens up as beer sits for 5 minutes.

lightly carbonated, light body

I dont know what to say about the taste.. kinda astringent, kinda like charcoal or lighter fluid.

May be spot on for the style..I dont know.. I can only say for smoked beer its not great in my opinion.. I have used liquid smoke in cooking and thats what I taste.. It gets a little better as it sits.. but still tough to palate.

Serving type: on-tap

09-30-2011 17:52:49 | More by hopking311

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -0.5%

05-19-2013 15:39:46 | More by InspectorBob

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -0.5%

04-17-2013 18:03:57 | More by Jason1337

Lare453

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -7.2%

03-22-2013 12:45:03 | More by Lare453

teak

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +6.1%

03-17-2013 03:12:53 | More by teak

Steve_Oldrati

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -7.2%

03-15-2013 03:30:14 | More by Steve_Oldrati

NateTheBeard

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +19.4%

03-12-2013 18:54:09 | More by NateTheBeard

stephenjmoore

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -7.2%

03-10-2013 03:15:48 | More by stephenjmoore

wattoclone

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -7.2%

03-05-2013 20:49:35 | More by wattoclone

mikehillman

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -33.7%

03-03-2013 12:43:59 | More by mikehillman

jp312

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -0.5%

03-02-2013 17:29:55 | More by jp312

Rifugium

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

First had: on tap at Victory

The more I go to Victory, the more I like their beer fresh and on tap from the source. This one really hit the spot, and paired great with my fish and chips.

Clearish medium amber pour into a 33cl glass, with a small white head that retained as a small ringlet. Biscuity malt aroma with a nice scent of a fresh burning campfire. A nice smoky malt flavor here that wasn't too potent or overdone, making this an easy-drinking rauchbier; lesser notes of toasted bread and maybe a faint whisper of leafy hops. It wasn't a full-blown smoked ham like some rauchbiers, but I think that's a good thing. I have to kind of be in the mood for a smoked beer, and even then, one is usually enough. This one was light and palatable enough for me to want to go back for more.

Serving type: on-tap

03-01-2013 20:38:49 | More by Rifugium

EFR94

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -20.4%

02-28-2013 01:06:07 | More by EFR94

bigfnjoe

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +6.1%

02-19-2013 14:33:54 | More by bigfnjoe

acurtis

New Jersey

2.75/5  rDev -27.1%

02-18-2013 01:12:37 | More by acurtis

djrn2

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -20.4%

02-17-2013 18:21:26 | More by djrn2

Ivilldo

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +12.7%

01-26-2013 03:55:47 | More by Ivilldo

Boone757

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -0.5%

01-22-2013 21:40:23 | More by Boone757

UltimateLivewire

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -0.5%

01-19-2013 14:11:13 | More by UltimateLivewire

drummermattie02

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -13.8%

01-19-2013 05:23:06 | More by drummermattie02

lccrunchy

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -13.8%

01-17-2013 12:42:00 | More by lccrunchy

hockeyfighter19

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +6.1%

01-04-2013 01:35:04 | More by hockeyfighter19

Oakenator

Pennsylvania

4.7/5  rDev +24.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Pours an amber-brown color with an eggshell colored head and good carbonation. Good lacing through consumption. Smells smokey yet some sweetness is present via the nose. Taste reveals some caramel or candy up front and then finishes with a long smokey flavor. A definite favorite from Victory.

Serving type: on-tap

12-31-2012 22:32:11 | More by Oakenator

Lantern

North Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -13.8%

12-12-2012 20:16:28 | More by Lantern

oneeyedhoolie

Maryland

2.85/5  rDev -24.4%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Drinking this from a tap at Good-Ta-Go in Chambersburg, Pa. Beer has a decent color. The taste is definitely a bit smoky and reminds me of hot dog / grill water but not in a bad way by any means. We dont have much experience with smoked beers but this is unusual but drinkable.

Serving type: on-tap

12-08-2012 20:56:00 | More by oneeyedhoolie