I could think of few better ways to open up Food Republic’s 3rd annual Grilling Month beer coverage than with a selection that's literally held to the flame. Smoked beers are of a style steeped in rich history, but their flavor, best described as an acquired taste, has rendered them nearly extinct. Thankfully, though, they have been kept alive by a small number of breweries that view smoked malt not as relic of ancient process, but an art form that should be given its due.
I could think of few better ways to open up Food Republic’s 3rd annual Grilling Month beer coverage than with a selection that's literally held to the flame. Smoked beers are of a style steeped in rich history, but their flavor, best described as an acquired taste, has rendered them nearly extinct. Thankfully, though, they have been kept alive by a small number of breweries that view smoked malt not as relic of ancient process, but an art form that should be given its due.
