My friend just sent me an article about the debut of Brooklyn Brewery's Reinschweinsgebot bacon-infused beer. I have tasted smoked beers, but never heard of one that was literally infused with smoked pork product. Brooklyn Brewery's version is produced using some amazing process that transfers the aroma of Benton's Country Smokehouse Bacon without any of the actual fat. Impressive! In a quick Google search, I came across some homebrew recipes for bacon beer, complete with step-by-step photos of bacon in the frying pan, but something tells me that in these recipes the bacon grease is somehow making it's way into the finished product.
Brooklyn Brewery produced only 21 cases for limited distribution, so as with all good things, you will have to wait - or more likely do without. The beer was made available during a beer pairing dinner at New York's Per Se restaurant last Friday at a cost of $350 per head. In the meantime, check out "Beer Advocate" for a list of smoked beers that you can try for a quick fix.
Binny's carries a complete line Brooklyn Brewery's beers that are in distribution. In keeping with the season, I suggest Brooklyn Post Road Pumpkin Ale or Brooklyn Oktoberfest.
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