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AleSmith Decadence 2007

AleSmith Decadence 2007

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An American Strong Ale brewed by
AleSmith Brewing Company

San Diego, California USA

bottled
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1553.95/5.03.94/5.0Special10%93.6 Trappist glass P  Stats

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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 hopdog (4525), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/517/20

May 2, 2008  
750ml bottle shared courtesy of Josh. Poured a deep mahogany color with a small sized tan head. Aromas of dark fruits, chocolate, vanilla, roast, and nuts. Tastes of chocolate, dark fruits, vanilla, tobacco, and nuts. Alcohol content well hiddne.

 bb (2069), Martinez, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/517/20
Aug 19, 2008  
Bottle. Mahogony beer with a brown/tan head. Chocolate and nice malt aroma. Chocolate and nice balancing malt flavor. Medium-plus bodied. Chocolate, light roast, and rich malt linger. Nice complexity. Very good.


Praetorian (42), Los Angeles, California, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/518/20
Aug 18, 2008  
Dark brown in color with a large, light brown head with decent lacing. The aroma is of Chocolate and coffee with a hint of molasses and oak. The flavor is of chocolate and coffee with a strong alcohol backbone and a slightly metallic finish. The texture is creamy. It’s a great porter that has a complex and aggressive flavor with a good kick but isn’t overwhelming. A first class beer, very enjoyable.


 Dedollewaitor (1906), Odense, Denmark
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/515/20
Aug 15, 2008  
75cl bottle. Trade. Thanks Chris. Pours pitch black with a small creamy brown head. Nose is roasted malts - toffee, caramel, chocolate & coffee. Silky smooth palate. Bitter long roasted aftertaste. Pleasant warmth from alcohol. A heavy Imp. Porter. Yummi!


Swolf3 (16), Elkton, Maryland, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/104/518/20
Aug 13, 2008  
Pours a dark brownish black with nice foamy head. aroma was dark coffee, full and rich with flavor taste malty and roasted coffee.


chrisafari (75), Orange, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/517/20
Aug 11, 2008  
Pours dark black with a small brown/tan head. Aroma of chocolate, coffee and malt. Flavor is similar: chocolate, coffee and alcohol. The alcohol is mellow and nice, not really overwhelming. Very much like an Imperial Stout but with a thinner body and less intense flavors/aromas.




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