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Smoke Signal is a Grodziskie from Denver's Cerebral Brewing, reviving a centuries-old Polish wheat beer tradition with a Colorado twist. This sessionable, hazy golden ale pours with a bright, effervescent head and remarkable clarity for a wheat beer. The aroma conjures a wood-fired pizzeria — gentle beechwood smoke mingles with fresh lemon zest and delicate Rocky Mountain wildflower notes. On the palate, the body is light and crisp, with soft wheat sweetness balanced by a subtle campfire smokiness that never overwhelms. Polish Lubelski hops contribute a mild, earthy herbal spice. The finish is clean, dry, and refreshingly brisk — a beautifully restrained smoke character that invites another sip.

ABV
3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
smokywheatclean
smoky
wheat
clean
earthy
herbal
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with gentle beechwood smoke—a restrained, culinary quality reminiscent of a wood-fired pizzeria rather than raw campfire.
also:floral
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Smoke Signal

◎ Appearance

Smoke Signal pours bright golden with remarkable clarity for a wheat beer, crowned by a dense, effervescent head that settles into fine lacing around the glass. The carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a dynamic visual presence that belies its delicate 3% ABV.

bright goldenexceptional clarityfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with gentle beechwood smoke—a restrained, culinary quality reminiscent of a wood-fired pizzeria rather than raw campfire. Beneath lies fresh lemon zest and delicate Rocky Mountain wildflower notes, with soft herbal spice from Polish Lubelski hops adding quiet complexity.

beechwood smokelemon zestwildflower floralherbal spice

◐ Taste

Entry reveals soft wheat sweetness balanced by subtle campfire smokiness that never dominates the palate. The body is light and crisp, with earthy herbal notes weaving through the mid-palate, while the smoke character remains beautifully restrained and integrated rather than assertive.

light bodyintegrated smokewheat sweetnessearthy herbs

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, shedding sweetness quickly and leaving a refreshingly brisk smokiness that invites another sip. No harshness or char lingers; the aftertaste is crisp and sessionable.

clean drybrisk finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
83
Finish
80
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve at 5–8°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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About Grodziskie

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What is a Grodziskie?

Grodziskie is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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