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AleSmith Decadence 2007

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AleSmith Decadence 2007 - Imperial/Strong Porter

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99
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Formerly brewed at AleSmith Brewing Company
Style: Imperial/Strong Porter

San Diego, California USA

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 Ratings  Average  Score  Seasonal  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
2573.97/5.03.94/5.0Special10%89.6Snifter
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Commercial Description:
The third offering in our series of Decadence Anniversary Ales, is a big, rich Imperial Porter. Brewed to the parameters of a classic Porter, Decadence 2007 has the intense aromas of dark malt and chocolate complimented by a lusciously smooth mouthfeel. The flavor is rich and malty, and balanced with just the right amount of English East Kent Goldings hops. The aftertaste will leave you pining for more, so don’t miss out on this release of Decadence 2007. Once it’s gone, it’s gone!
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 MI2CA (1260), Noblesville, Indiana, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/517/20
Sep 29, 2008  
Sample at J Gumbos Aug 2008 Indy tasting - Aroma is roasty dark malts, vanilla, coffee and brown sugar. Flavor matches aroma with some caramel and alcohol showing up. Palate is smooth for 10%. A tasty brew.


 alexanderj (2212), Chino Hills, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/516/20
Sep 28, 2008  
Bottle, courtesy of my sister. Poured a very dark brown/black with a big, compact brown head. Aroma of chocolate, vanilla, brown sugar; more subtle hints of coffee, roasted malt, and fruit/cherries. Really smooth and solid flavor. Hinds the alcohol masterfully. Very nice and soft palate. Taste of chocolate (a little bit bitter chocolate), vanilla/sugar, and wood/earth. Some caramel and fruit. Just a really enjoyable beer.


 danielcurtis81 (879), San Diego, California, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/103/518/20
Sep 26, 2008  
Getting notebook online. Bottle. Wow! A very happy anniversary. Pours a chocolate black. Carmel and malts on the nose. Flavors very intense and good. Great roasted malt flavors. Chocolate flavors add a lot and hops put round out the party nicely. Great beer.


 MrChopin (621), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Sep 25, 2008  
Dark Brown with a thick, foamy yellowish-tan head. Aroma is sugary and syrupy, some sweet fruit in there, vanilla, and a touch of caramel. Flavor is strong chocolate and caramel, roasted malt, fruit, wood in the aftertaste. Thick and a little sticky and salty, it’s also a little boozy thanks to an obvious alcohol. Definitely not for drinking on hot, summer days.


 BuckeyeBoy (1639), Boise, Idaho, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Sep 23, 2008  
Bottle Pours out a nice dark brown topped with a tan head. Aroma of sweetness all over the nose. Tast of molasses, coffee, dark roast, and a chocolate. Very tasty


 jake65 (1657), Williston, North Dakota, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Sep 21, 2008  
Bottle: Dark brown pour with a smaller tan head. Aroma is sweet, full of molasses and brown sugar. Still plenty of roastiness. Tastes of coffee, roast, and dark fruit. Very rich and creamy. The 10% stood out just a tiny bit. Very nice. Thanks BuckDich.


 IndianaRed (1553), Boise, Idaho, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Sep 20, 2008  
Nic sweet roast aroma. Like a sweet stout. Nice roasted fallavor. Very nice...a bit thinm


 presario (2953), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/105/516/20
Sep 12, 2008  
Bottle from PNW. Thick dark ale with a light but lasting brown creamy head. Strong dark malty aroma; thick like a woolen coat. Chocolate with hints of molasses. Starts out like chocolate syrup, thins out as alcohol kicks in. Smooth chocolate liqueur beer. Bitter chocolate, tasty, alcohol settles down after that first sip.



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