Smoked Apple Ale
Short's Brewing Company

Smoked Apple AleSmoked Apple Ale
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From:
Short's Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Fruit and Field Beer
ABV:
6.25%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.56 | pDev: 16.57%
Reviews:
49
Ratings:
64
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 22, 2013
Added:
Jan 03, 2006
Wants:
  54
Gots:
  0
Pushing the envelope of fermented innovation
Light amber ale infused with seven bushels of apple wood smoked apples.  An initial light toasted maltiness finishing strong of apples and smoke.
17 I.B.U.’s
14.5 deg. Plato
6.25 % A.B.V.
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Rated: 2.75 by seeswo from Ohio

Oct 22, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by duke1258 from Michigan

Aug 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by JohnnieNepal from Michigan

Mar 20, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by SaisonRichBiere from Michigan

Mar 02, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by DmanGTR from New York

Jan 30, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by klipper from Michigan

May 13, 2012
 
Rated: 2.75 by szmnnl99 from Michigan

Mar 24, 2012
 
Rated: 2.5 by ygtbsm94 from Utah

Jan 13, 2012
 
Rated: 2 by Marti403 from Michigan

Jan 01, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by TCgoalie from Michigan

Dec 29, 2011
 
Rated: 3 by TasteTester from Ohio

Dec 17, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by zoso1967 from Michigan

Nov 25, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by Jips from Illinois

Nov 23, 2011
 
Rated: 3 by mmcnaughton from Michigan

Nov 23, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by thebouch01 from Pennsylvania

Nov 15, 2011
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Reviewed by hippityhops85 from Pennsylvania

3.11/5  rDev -12.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
Poured from a 12oz bottle into pint glass.

Pours a relatively clear burnt orange with a thin white head that quickly dissipates. Aggressive carbonation is evident.

The nose smells almost like a berliner weisse. Tart apple notes. Reminiscent of DFH Festina Peche except with apples.

The taste is woah. The carbonation takes over the mouth which then follows to a... well tart smoked apple flavor. Initially the tartness is noticed followed by a green apple flavor. As the beer enters the back of the throat the smoked qualities come out but not in an overwhelming way.

The mouth feel detracts from the flavor of the beer in my opinion. The carbonation is so aggressive it creates a prickly feeling on the tongue that is almost uncomfortable. I think some of the apple notes are lost in the carbonation.

All in all, not a bad beer. Very interesting. Verging on a cider.
Jul 31, 2011
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Reviewed by r3o from Florida

2.61/5  rDev -26.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
this one did not go well, it has a hazy orange color, very opaque, no head on mine. On the nose I got a sense of wet vegetables, not really pleasent, uninviting. The taste got better, felt like cider at first, I got the apple flavor but missed the smoke, it did not quite feel like a beer. It has a sweet malt aftertaste. its light-medium body works, high carbonation. I had a sense of void in my mouth after each sip, I could not make up why. Definitely an interesting trip but would pass next time.
Apr 30, 2011
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Reviewed by emmasdad from Colorado

3.8/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Thanks to schmittymack for bringing this one over to the house last Saturday night. I had been wanting to try this one for a while, and I was pleased. Bottle poured a clear gold with a lasting ivory head. Aromas of apple, smoke and light carmel. Palate was medium bodied and smooth. Flavors of apple, smoke and light carmel with a smooth lingering smokey finish.
Mar 24, 2011
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Reviewed by EROlsizzle from Ohio

2.59/5  rDev -27.2%
look: 1.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.5
Brought a 6 pack back home with me after a visit to my parents' up in MI. I don't know if I got a bad 6 or what, but the beer is over-carbonated to the point that I can only pour about 2 oz. in any kind of glassware at any time before the head explodes almost to the point of overflowing. It lingers too, so it takes me 10 minutes to even pour one. The aroma and flavor are very, very smokey, which I like. It tastes a little odd with the apples, however. I'm sorry to give such a low rating to another interesting beer from a fine brewery. I'm anxious to get my hands on some more of this to see if this was an isolated problem.
Mar 10, 2011
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Reviewed by koopa from New Jersey

3.55/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Appearance: Pours a dull and cloudy orange with a 3 finger white crown that shows moderate retention and some lace. Crown is noticeably rocky as well.

Smell: Faint but nice mixture of sweet red and sour green apples coupled with a moderately strong smelling light charred smoke note. I dig it.

Taste: Big sharpness from the apple (cider like) up front that really isn't very enjoyable in my opinion. Fortunately it reduces as the beer warms. The light char and smoke presence is much stronger than the nose led on. I definitely enjoyed it more as it warmed a bit, as "cold char" was a challenging experience.

Mouthfeel: Light side of medium bodied and slightly over carbonated.

Drinkability: Eh...
Mar 10, 2011
Smoked Apple Ale from Short's Brewing Company
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 64 ratings