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Smoaktoberfest

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A pleasant balance of smoke, malt and hops: beechwood-smoked barley malt gives the flavor and aroma, and the finish is clean and smoky. This smoked version of Live Oak's fall lager rests through an extended lagering after fermenting with Bavarian lager yeast. It runs in autumn, with draft and cans exclusive to the taproom.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
smokymaltyclean
smoky
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
Beechwood smoke dominates the nose with a warm, slightly earthy character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Smoaktoberfest

◎ Appearance

Golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head that clings to the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a stable foam collar that demonstrates good adhesion to the sides of the vessel.

golden amberclearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Beechwood smoke dominates the nose with a warm, slightly earthy character. Beneath lies a solid malt foundation offering subtle caramel and grain notes, while restrained noble hop aromatics add a light herbal and floral complexity that prevents the smoke from overwhelming the profile.

beechwood smokecaramel maltnoble hopsearthy

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clean smoke and malt sweetness in immediate balance. Mid-palate reveals a smooth, lightly toasted grain character with gentle hop bitterness (20 IBU) providing structure without aggression. The malt sweetness and smoke interweave throughout, creating a cohesive, approachable drinking experience.

smokymalty sweetnesssmoothgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with smoke fading gracefully into a clean, slightly crisp aftertaste. A light herbal hop note persists, leaving the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

drysmoky fadecrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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