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Small Town Smokeshow

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Tractor's smoked Helles lets smoke roll in slow and steady instead of loud. At 5.9 % ABV and 16 IBU it stays quiet and simple, the kind of beer that never asks for attention yet keeps pulling you back for another glass, and it flows from the taps in Tractor's Albuquerque taprooms.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
smokycleanmalty
smoky
clean
malty
Aroma
Woodsmoke rises gently on the nose, neither aggressive nor hidden—a measured integration with soft malted grain.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Small Town Smokeshow

◎ Appearance

Small Town Smokeshow presents a pale amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with gentle lacing. The carbonation is moderate and even, creating a soft, delicate mousse that recedes slowly without aggressive bubbling.

pale amberbright clarityfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Woodsmoke rises gently on the nose, neither aggressive nor hidden—a measured integration with soft malted grain. The smoke has a gentle, almost campfire-like quality without harsh phenolic edges, and beneath it lies a subtle sweetness from the Helles base that grounds the profile.

woodsmokesoft maltbalancedrestrained intensity

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clean, smooth malted grain and a low, supportive bitterness of 16 IBU that sits quietly in the background. Smoke develops steadily through the mid-palate, layering gently without overpowering the malty foundation, and the beer finishes crisp and dry with a refreshing quality that invites another sip.

smoky grainlow bitternesssmooth maltclean and crisp

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, clean and refreshing with a lingering hint of smoke that fades gracefully. A light, pleasant dryness persists without astringency, leaving the palate ready for the next glass.

dry finishlingering smokerefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
79
Finish
77
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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