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AleSmith Decadence 2007

AleSmith Decadence 2007

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An Imperial/Strong Porter brewed by
AleSmith Brewing Company

San Diego, California USA

bottled
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on tap
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1893.96/5.03.95/5.0Special10%83.3Snifter P  Stats

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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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 mcbackus (677), Merritt Island, Florida, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/518/20

Jun 1, 2008  
bottle cortesy of thefnballincheeseman: pours a dark chocolate brown with a small tan head great colour. aroma is fantastic chocolate one of the best i have had, good caramel flows in and out of the chocolate some roast also but i cant help but focus on the chocolate.. flavour is just excellent fanastic chocoalte bittersweet, chocoalte dries out perfect onthe palate, good sweet carmel. excellent brew. thanks chz!

 Papsoe (11030), 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


 brentfeesh (967), Gadsden, Alabama, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/516/20
Nov 18, 2008  
750ml bottle. Black pour with ruby notes. Medium head. Roasty aroma with milk chocolate, a light sweetness, and hint of metallic. Lots of roasted and burnt malts in the flavor combined with milk chocolate and coffee. Flavorful but not overpowering. Full round mouth feel. A solid and enjoyable sipper.


 Grovlam (3312), Copenhagen, Denmark
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/517/20
Oct 31, 2008  
Bottle. [Tasting session @ Papsoe, 31-10-2008] large lovely looking foamy head that mostly lasted. Good display of lacework. Dark mahogany color. Aroma of roasted malt, chocolate, coffee, nuts, dried fruit. Over the palate came heavy roasted malt, sweet chocolate and coffee. Quite smooth even do it was complex and strong over the palate. Full bodied with an average carbonation, thick mild alcoholic texture. Heavy sweet flavor with good counter bitterness. Strong sweet chocolate and roasted malty finish with an everlasting duration.


LtDan (95), Greater Los Angeles Area, California, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/518/20
Oct 30, 2008  
Poured with ha beautiful gray head. Smelled like cocoa and coffee. Tasted like dark chocolate cake and hints of dark fruit. Silky smooth for the mouthfeel. Perfect price at $10.99 a bottle, and should age quite nicely.


 Wasatch (170), Layton, Utah, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/519/20
Oct 25, 2008  
750ml Bottle Gold Tin/Capped Pours a very nice black color, nice carbonation, nice one-finger creamy tan head, which does leave some nice thick sticky lacing behind. The nose is big and malty, lots of toffee/chocolate/caramel, scents of vanilla, picking up some figs, raisins, plums. The taste is sweet, malty, nice touch of the dark stuff. Full/medium body, the alcohol is hidden very well with this one. Very drinkable, love this brew, very exceptional brew, highly recommended.



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