Steamworks / Brassneck Firewalker Smokey Porter: Is a collaboration craft beer brewed in Vancouver, BC at a strength of 6.5% with 40 IBUs in a Steamworks labelled bottle that was originally bagged up with the name and breweries. I proceeded to pour this into a snifter, let it warm to cask temperature and enjoyed it at home.
Aroma and Appearance: It pours a dark brown with a bit of foam and no real visible bubbles. The aroma was smokey, meaty and almost bacon like (that could just be wishful thinking on my part)
Flavour: The smoke is very apparent up front, with a thick and meaty texture that balances out with some burnt marshmallow and well toasted bread flavour.
Overall Impression: Nice, not overly smokey but enough to give it some smokey oomph.
Rating: I give it a very good rating of 7/10, good stuff that won’t work for everyone but I liked it and enjoyed my bottle just not enough to buy another anytime soon since I like to try new beers.
Food Pairing: Double smoked bacon, smoked salmon to pair up the flavours or even a nice smoked gouda.
I have really enjoyed Steamworks 22 oz bottle program so far, I am always happy to pick one up and try it out knowing I likely won’t be dissapointed. It’s encouraging to see local brewers who have been here for a while doing this, so I’ll gladly support them.
I just had one of these on Monday, I enjoyed it, even though the smokey side dominated. It is the best Brassneck I’ve had (ok half Brassneck) to date.
Yeah, these collaboration beers are always at least interesting to try. I found the smoke hid the other flavours, but was still good.