This beer looks opaque, very deep brown. The laidback carbonation creates a dense moussy head that elevates up to one finger and dissipates to a relatively impressive foam ring on the top. The nose enjoys pleasant nuances: dark chocolate, cacao nibs, cookie and a pinch of chili with distinct capsaicin. Shy grass waves from a distance. I don't pick smoke but I do find soot. All in all, the olfactory supply gives a thick impression of the upcoming experience. The tastebuds... well... they like but don't get superthrilled about the set of flavors. The list starts with smoked malt, dry grass and crushed raw cacao bean. Right thereafter, I'm picking grapefruit peel and pith. Where did the chili go? Interesting that I can sense it in the air but, when it reaches the mouth, it vanishes. More or less. Furthermore, the initial thickness melts somewhat at this stage. The body is light-medium to medium. The ABV justifies it but could definitely support more, as well. The end is more bitter than upfront but fairly similar anyway as to the set of components. The mouthfeel is medium, a bit smoky, a tad tangy, closed, dry and drying. More harsh than many Rauchbiers, and no cured ham anywhere. However, the weak point here is the absent or very thin chili flavor on the tongue despite the name of the beer. Hence, I can't go higher than this.

Tumma, paahteinen, erittäin voimakkaan savuinen, lievästi chilinen ja hieman katkeroinen. Makua ja makuvivahteita on paljon. Nestemäistä chilitupakkaa. Meksikolaisen tupakoitsijan aamupala.

Fruitig, stevig en rokerig Koffie, bacon, bbq en een hintje tropisch fruit. Bitter

Erittäin savuinen ja melko tunkkainen olut, kuitenkin ihan menevä jota tekee mieli juoda lisää.