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RATINGS: 817   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.87   SEASONAL: Winter   EST. CALORIES: 318   ABV: 10.6%
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Bottle conditioned.
AleSmith Grand Cru really needs to be tasted to be truly appreciated. Toasty, caramelly flavors, as well as flavors imparted by the Belgian yeast strain, predominate over a tapestry of subtle nuances. Winner of the blue ribbon at the 1999 California State Fair, it is a thing of beauty. It is available in 750 ml. champagne bottles. Appearance: Crystal clear (when served properly), with a toast-brown color. Flavor: Starts with the tangy flavor of our championship Belgian yeast, then fades to a medium-light flavor of vanilla, caramel and chocolate. Finishes dry and well-balanced with a slightly toasty flavor. Aroma: Vanilla and chocolate aromas predominate, along with the Belgian yeast characteristics. Mouthfeel (body/texture): Clean and crisp, medium-bodied. Warmth from the high alcohol content makes it feel like a fine wine.


4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
OleR (3510) - Oslo, NORWAY - NOV 3, 2010
0.75L corked bottled brought home from Ølkonsortiet, Aalborg. A solid shiny blond head atop a near-clear, orangey hued, nut brown body. Inviting Belgo-yeast aroma. Bubblegum and perfume, fresh yellow fruits and a floral note. Also a whiff of biscuits and caramel. Strong malt body. Gently sweet and caramelly with choco tones. A fine berry-ish fruitiness, too. Mild spices underneath. Medium to full body. Nice effervescence, almost like a fine champagne. Pleasant warming finish. Complex and rounded. A treat.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
madsenbryg (230) - Holstebro, DENMARK - NOV 1, 2010
Maltbolcher, Sherry, vinøs. Rødlig, klar, perlende med tæt skum. Bitter og meget sød. Tør, livlig og cremet.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
thirdeye11 (3911) - Dallas, Texas, USA - OCT 31, 2010
(750ml bottle) cloudy medium brown-orange with a nice lasting creamy ring of bubbles. Nose of vanilla, raisins, alcohol, mild funk/woody aromas from the Belgian yeast, and sweet rum. Taste of milk chocolate, raisins, Belgian yeast, vanilla, alcohol, rum, nice sweet caramel to balance it all out. Complex and delicious. Body is medium to thin, creamy and lots of dark fruit flavors (mostly raisin and dates) linger for a long time. This is excellent.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Nellie (308) - Dallas, Texas, USA - OCT 31, 2010
caramel, pretty strong alcohol, but it’s sweet. pretty great smell, and i would rate this higher on taste if it wasn’t for the burn going down.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
KnutAlbert (4386) - Oslo, NORWAY - OCT 21, 2010
Bottle shared by OleR. Soft mouth feel, very compex. Redcurrants, balsamic vinegar, very Belgian yeast profile. Fruity.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Niko100 (1084) - New York, USA - OCT 13, 2010
Dark amber/cider color; Medium slightly creamy body; Aroma of yeast, sweet malt, dark fruit, & spice; Flavor of sweet malt, yeast, dark fruit (notably plums, & dates), raisons, caramel, and some spice; Nicely balanced & complex; Overall, very good brew.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
OliverG (245) - Montreal, Quebec, CANADA - OCT 11, 2010
9-10-10 750ml bouteille: Brune, trouble, avec une mousse abondante et une très légère effervescence. Aômes prononcés de cassonade, avec des notes aigrelette d’houblon et de céréales. Elle apporte des saveurs de cassonade, de malt caramel, avec une solide touche d’houblon. Mince en bouche, elle apporte une asser grande amertume en finale.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Skinnyviking (5472) - Copenhagen, DENMARK - OCT 8, 2010
Bottle. Low creamy and lasting white head. Clear dark brown body. Alcohol dominated malt choccolate vineous aroma. Spicy vineous choccolate flavor with a hint of vanilla. Long aftertaste. Low carbonation. Well balanced without being too dominated by the high alcohol percentage.


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