beer_name: Charbonniere
text: Ale Rousse Fumee, or, Smoked Brown Ale (in english i believe). Unlike many of the smoked beers i have tried in the past, this particular offering was not a stout or porter. It was a brown ale. The pour was a nice amber colour with a very small white head. The malt was roasted over beachwood prior to brewing and this is obvious in the smokey & woody nose. The smoked malt was also prominent in the taste but not overpowering. Possibly a hint of smoked ham as well and i mean that in a nice way. This beer was not overpowering in its smokey, maltiness but rather it was nicely balanced and offered a good smoked beer in a lighter, easier drinking fashion. A nice woodiness in the finish.