Brewery: Manzanita Brewing

Location: San Diego

ABV: 7.2%

Served In: Pint

Where There’s Smoke’s malt-forward aroma is rich and mellow with a smoky quality that recalls campfires and wood-stoves. A healthy dose of rye contributes to a creamy mouth feel that shores up your palate for the chile peppers’ distinctive spicy finish. This lingering heat mimics the warmth you’d expect from an even bigger brew; it pulls the flavors together without wearing out your taste buds. A bold beverage for a late-autumn evening, think of where there’s smoke as a uniquely east county rebuttal to the traditional winter warmer.