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AleSmith Decadence 2010

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RATINGS: 457   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.91   SEASONAL: Special   EST. CALORIES: 330   ABV: 11%
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The 2010 and 2005 versions have the same recipe.

In 2010 we return to the style that was chosen for the very first AleSmith Decadence®, an English-style Old Ale. Abundant malty flavors and the perfect balance of English hops define this classic style. Four specialty yeast strains and the use of tradition brewing sugars create a rich and tasty flavor profile. AleSmith Decadence® pleases and tantalizes the palate in a way that has become the hallmark of AleSmith’s premium ales.

English Style Old Ale

In 1995, a momentous happening occurred in San Diego:AleSmith was forged. In the ten years since then, we have had the pleasure of enjoying the fruits of our labor and we have been fortunate to develop a faithful following of friends. We are commemorating this decade with a very special brew: Decadence Anniversary Ale. We deeply appreciate your support and we hope you join us in our "Decadent" decennial celebration.



Getbetter's rating

4.2
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 19/20
Getbetter (554) - Cucamonga, California, USA - JUL 22, 2010
From a 22oz bottle,Taste like dark fruit roll and brown sugar,Dark Red in color ,frothy Head very appearing .AleSmith for a Win.


most recent ratings

4.1
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
thewolf (9860) - Kolding, DENMARK - APR 12, 2013
Bottle.
Pours clear red chestnut with a small, creamy, beige film head. Aroma has toasted caramel, chocolate, plenty of plums and raisins and is light vinious. Medium carbonation, dry and creamy mouthfeel. Flavour is dry, lots of dark chocolate, hazel, dryness, light coffee, figs and biscuits. Light warming finish.

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
ngeunit1 (1541) - San Francisco, California, USA - APR 6, 2013
A - Dark brown with a finger of frothy khaki-tan head. Fades fairly quickly. S - Sweet caramel malts, brown sugar, caramelized malts, some dark fruit, dark caramel malts, toffee, English yeast, nuttiness, vanilla, and some booze. T - Sweet caramel malts, brown sugar, caramelized sugars, raisins and other dark fruits, darker caramel malts, nuttiness, vanilla, English yeast, and some booze. M - Medium-full bodied with moderate carbonation. Smooth with a sweet and warming finish. D - Nice balanced old ale. A touch on the thin side.

4.2
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Madsnp (906) - DENMARK - APR 6, 2013
Bottle. Pours clear brown colored with a nice off white head. Aromas of toffee, biscuit, molasses, dried fruits and cherries. Sweet and boozy flavor. Great.

4.5
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
NeuroPliny (36) - Calgary, Alberta, CANADA - MAR 19, 2013
Pours translucent hazelnut. Aroma bursting with ripe plum and apricot. Beautiful well balanced molasses and caramel up front that has a well balanced long finish.

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
madmitch76 (9867) - , Essex, ENGLAND - DEC 29, 2012
27th March 2011
Cloudy dark brown beer, residual pale tan head. Smooth palate, dry. Fresh malt, a little creamy. Trace amount of chocolate. A little dry wood. Whisper of hop before a dry finish. All right.

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
rmussman (1511) - California, USA - NOV 29, 2012
Sampled in the bomber. Aged two years. A really finely malted brew that is bubbly but so smooth. A really fine palate.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
VastActiv (805) - Oulu, FINLAND - NOV 2, 2012
Bottle from Pikkulintu, Helsinki. Colour is brown with small white head. Aroma and flavoirs are raisins, toffee and malta.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
nimbleprop (2998) - SouthWest, Washington, Washington DC, USA - JUL 7, 2012
2005 vintage, 750ml bottle pours a translucent, copper amber with one clump of white head. Nice nose, oxidized, light leather, orange, mint, brown sugar. Flavor is minty, brown sugar, orange, toffee. Medium bodied, lightly sweet finish.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 15/20
laiti (3925) - Tampere, FINLAND - JUN 23, 2012
75 cl bottle @ Olutravintola Pikkulintu. Rated on 4.12.2010
Aroma is rather sweet with lots of malt, some ripe fruits, caramel and toffee. Flavour is sweet with way too much grainy malt, caramel, ripe fruits and hints of biscuits. Very smooth and nice palate. Too sweet for me.

3.6
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
PhillyCraft (1964) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA - APR 1, 2012
Bottle with friends. Poured a murky brown red color. Aromas of cherry, cocoa, sugars, creamy malts, nice hop bite at the end. Other tasting notes of plum, spicy yeasts, roasted malt, and candy sugar. Excellent.


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