Broadening Our Horizons VIII

That would be a Shiner Smokehaus. OK, purists... I freely admit the very ideer of mesquite flavored beer IS off-putting. But I just couldn't help myself... I'll let ya know if it's as bad as it sounds.  Or as good.  Whatevah.


That's an Acid Opulence 3 in the ashtray.  We have some experience with this cigar... and it's very, very good.  And now... outside! 


Update, later that same day:  Unaccustomed as I am to the language of connisseurs... here's a review from Beer Advocate (which gave Smokehaus an overall rating of B-, based on 79 reviews):

Pours golden yellow with a thick soapy head.

Aroma is surprisingly sour charred grassyness. Grainy, with just a hint of mesquite smokiness.

Taste is very smokey. Mesquite along with a touch of cooked meat dominates. Underlying hint of dark fruit. Finish is crisp, grassy, with a touch of adjunct sweetness.

Mouthfeel is light and smooth.

Overall a smokey lager with a nice crisp finish.

I diverge from the review only slightly.  First of all... the pour was a hearty golden orange and quite pleasing albeit with little to no head, as can be seen in the pic I posted.  Second... the beer's taste is more than a lil bit sour.  That's not a bad thing, in and of itself... more of a matter of taste.  Some folks like "sour" in a beer, some don't.   I didn't "get" the smoky taste; it wasn't all that discernible to my palate.  Don't get me wrong... the smoky taste and aroma was there... it just wasn't prominent.


Still and even: worthy.  Which is not to say Smokehaus will be a regular here at El Casa Móvil De Pennington.... more like we're not sad we bought it.  I'll finish the sixer but I won't be buying more anytime soon.