Smokin' Bishop

Characteristics:
Smokin’ Bishop is a German style bock beer using our own smoked malt to give a distinctive smoke character that’s balanced out with the richness of the bock. Served with Smoky Sausages the smoke disappears into a funky fruity bock. Because we smoke our own malt and can’t resist trying different wood combinations – each vintage is distinct. This cellars beautifully, so we encourage fans to buy one for now and one for later … and maybe even another for later again … to create your own vertical tasting.

Tasting Notes:
Our 2016 Vintage is a combination of fresh chips from sustainably logged Catlins rainforest Rimu – start by pouring into a brandy balloon – then swirl to release an aroma of Kiwi campfire.

While this was still in the fermenter we were getting hints of the original 2007 bishop – biscuity rich malt sweetness where the astringency of the smoke lends it weight to a smattering of hops to balance, before ending with a dry finish. Tasting great at its June release, this is one that will only improve with age as the smoke flavour rounds out the richness of the malt.

If you haven’t had time to prepare your own Cellared bottles ask us about some of the 2009 and 2011 vintages we hid from the accountant.

Malt: Gladfield (NZ), House Smoked Rimu
IBU: 21
Hops: Pacific Jade Show Less