Spoetzl Brewery - Shiner "Smokehouse" Helles Review

Type: Helles

ABV: 4.9%

Sight: Golden yellow with plenty of small bubbles of carbination rising to the surface from the bottom. The white head was lacey thin on the surface.

Aroma: Wow...smell lives up to it's name. Smokey wood-chip pop on top of a decent malt backbone.

Taste: malt on top of wood chips is the easiest way to describe it. Very unique to me. The smoke flavor is almost, I repeat almost overpowering. There isn't a big finish either meaning not really an aftertaste.

Overall: Unfortunately, not really impressed. It seems like they did this as a gimmick, instead of for the quality in taste. The smokey wood taste doesn't really add much to this brew. Could taste close to thier "Bock" without that smoked-woodiness. Mouthfeel though is light and if you enjoy the unique taste, it could be an okay session beer.


Score: 7.0/10

Shiner Smokehouse Helles