BEAR-ly Getting Started 13.3 - Smoked Porter

In this third installment of the Smokey Sips series , Jason and Craig dive deep into a darker, richer side of smoked beer with Leaning Chimney — a smoked porter from Gray Sail Brewing Company of Rhode Island.

After exploring a Märzen and a smoked Polish wheat beer in earlier episodes, the hosts shift gears to examine how smoke interacts with a more robust base style. Craig breaks down how smoked beers can be created from nearly any grain bill, and how the malt recipe, hopping, carbonation, and base beer style shape the final flavor experience.

The discussion takes listeners on a sensory journey. Comparing different smoke types — Beechwood vs. peat — and how smoke expresses itself differently across beer styles. They touch on porter history, cigar comparisons, barbecue wood varieties, brewing techniques, and how their palates evolve across a horizontal tasting of smoked beers.

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