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Butcher’s Tears Rök

Brewery: Butcher’s Tears
Country: Netherlands
ABV: 5.2%
Style: Smoked Beer
Other Notes: 2022 BXL BeerFest beer pack

Brewer Description: (from bottle) Oak-smoked Mild ale.

My rating: 3
My beeradvocate.com rating: 3.83

Intro: A 750ml bottle, bottled in August 2022. Poured into a Tilquin stemmed glass.
Appearance: A clear copper brown colour with a big two finger white head that had great retention, and left some nice lacing.
Aroma: Malt, burnt toast, smoke, light caramel notes, and a touch of apple peel.
Taste: Sweet malty, bready, burnt toast, smoke, with notes of caramel and apple peel, lightly bitter on the finish.
Mouthfeel: Light to medium bodied with moderate to soft carbonation.
Overall: It’s fine for what it is. Easy drinking with some interesting aroma and flavours.