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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.


3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
jtclockwork (3434) - , New Jersey, USA - JAN 7, 2012
Bottle thanks to DaSilky. Pours caramel brown with light brown head. Nose and taste of caramel, vanilla, mixed fruits, Belgian yeast, gummy bears and light chocolate. Medium body.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Geokkjer (2791) - Kristiansand, NORWAY - JAN 7, 2012
Bottle.Pours copper with an off-white head. Aroma of malt, red fruits, caramel, spices, yeast and vanilla. Flavor is sweet and fruity with some red berries,warming, caramel and malt.Medium body, average carbonation.

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
yngwie (8717) - Kristiansand, NORWAY - JAN 7, 2012
Bottle, 75cl. A big, off-white to light beige head sits on top of an unclear, reddish dark amber body. The aroma has dried fruits, caramel notes, some beef stock, a touch of roasted malts and alcohol, and some faint sourish touch. The flavor isn’t much badder, balancing sweetness, bitterness and sourness in a very nice way. Some roasted malts, a solid dose of fruityness and sweetness, some sour hints in the far back, as well as sugars and berries. Full-bodied, dry and sweet, with a carbonation level that suits it well. Overall, certainly a beauty, which isn’t unusual for an AleSmith beer. 120107

4.2
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 16/20
Meilby (2372) - Kristiansand, NORWAY - JAN 7, 2012
Bottle 750ml @ gunnfryd
Pours cloudy deep amber with a off-white head. Aroma has notes of malt, caramel, dried fruits, and alcohol. Taste is medium to heavy sweet and light bitter. with a long sweet fruity finish. Body is full, texture is oily, carbonation is soft.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
rmussman (1335) - California, USA - DEC 31, 2011
A really quality brew. Aged for about two years. Pours golden red and clear. A nice flavor to it with massive malty greatness. Really enjoyed the mouthfeel on it and it was nicely carbonated. Great brew.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
deekyn (138) - Yosemite, California, USA - DEC 29, 2011
A - pours cloudy red/orange/brown with tan light head. S - Aromas of apples, doughy yeasts, bread, dark sour fruits and Belgian yeast. M - Nice medium body with no carb. Dry feel with nice warming ending. a little tart throughout T - On the nose is apples and yeasts. Dark sour fruits, cocoa, and brown sugar. on the palate. Warming sour ending. O - Overall good belgian strong dark. Interesting having the cocoa and dark fruit combination with the yeasts. 7-

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
flatmatt (737) - Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA - DEC 26, 2011
750 mL bottle. Pours a red-tinged amber with an off-white head. Ripe red fruit aroma, green grape, caramel, mild yeasty tartness. Flavor has red grape, caramel, molasses, and cocoa. As it warms, it leans more heavily on the cocoa and grape, with an apply tang to it and a pleasant hint of oxidation. Quite a nice one here, great flavors with a great balance.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
swoopjones (3258) - Buffalo, New York, USA - DEC 23, 2011
bottle, 2007 i think. Notes of dried fruits, raisins, vanilla, ligh cinnamon, orange chocolate & tootsie rolls in aroma. Flavors of chocolate malts, dried dark fruits, light toffee. Very tasty & well done


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