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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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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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 Ungstrup (14758), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Nov 21, 2008  
Bottled. A deep red beer with a thin beige head. The aroma is sweet with notes of malt and fruit. The flavor is sweet with note of malt and fruit, leading to a dry woody finish where also a light note of roasted malt mingles in. Thanks Papsoe for sharing.


 Papsoe (14642), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/515/20
Nov 18, 2008  
(Bottle 75 cl) Courtesy of WeeHeavySD. Clear reddish brown with a dense, light brown head. Fresh aroma of vanilla and roasted malt. Very full-bodied with a solid base of roasted malt, some vanilla and a very bitter finish. 311008


 yespr (11649), Copenhagen O, Denmark
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Nov 21, 2008  
75 cL bottle, courtesy of Papsoe. Pours pitch black with a fully diminished off-white head. Mild spiced and roasted malty aroma. Chocolate and hardroasted malty flavoured with a distinct acidic note showing through. Smooth and roasted malty flavoured into the finish with a mild vanilla note into a dry finish.


 kp (8400), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
May 11, 2008  
Name: Decadence
Date: 04/25/2008
Mode: Bottle
Source: South Bay Drugs, San Diego
Vintage: 2007

Appearance: opaque dark brown, creamy beige head with frothy edges, drippy lace,
Aroma: rich chocolate aroma with a slowly growing sweetness,
Body: creamy body,
Flavor: rich chocolate flavor, light roasted adds bitterness, touch of powdery dark chocolate adds more bitterness, dark caramel sweetness slowly grows to add a some fruity sweetness as well to balance the dryness of the chocolate and roasted, touch of licorice,

Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 8/10; Palate: 8/10; Overall: 16/20
Rating: 3.9/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: **4


 fiulijn (7150), Como; Lausanne (CH); Malmö (SWE), Italy
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/105/516/20
Nov 28, 2008  
<i>Tasting at Papsoe</i>
Black color. Very solid brew, strong body, good chocolate flavor (the aroma is simpler), sweet enough, touch of roasted malt, good hopping, strong bitterness and pleasant warming alcohol; powerful. The final has also some roasted nuts Very good.


 argo0 (6861), Washington DC, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/56/103/513/20
May 22, 2008  
(750ml bottle, thanks kmweaver) Medium beige head atop red-black body. Aroma is medium sweet, chocolate/chocolate syrup, blueberry, some roast, caramel. Taste is moderately sweet, cocoa, chocolate syrup, berry, some roast, alcohol. Medium body, low carbonation.


 KimJohansen (6676), Copenhagen V, Denmark
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Dec 30, 2008  
Deep mahogany with mediumbeige creamy head. Aroma was sweet malty with caramel and hoppy notes. Flavour was sweet with roasted malt, caramel and dusty hops. Finished quite bitter with warming alcohol.


 Maria (6056), Thisted, Denmark
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Apr 11, 2009  
Courtesy of After4ever, thanks Tom. It is black with a red hue and a light brown, creamy head. The aroma is vinous with notes of roasted malt, chocolate, dark fruits and vanilla. The flavour has a light sweetness and a light, roasted bitterness and notes of roasted malt, chocolate, licorice, dark fruits, vanilla, light wood and warming alcohol. The finish has a nice bitterness.



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