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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.


3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 18/20
ewestern (254) - Ohio, USA - JUN 14, 2011
Yeasty aroma with fruits and some vanilla poking though, some banana as well. Flavor is a blend of fruits, yeast and vanilla, and other sweet yet subtle flavors. Nicely bodied, alcohol twist to it, quite carbonated.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Linnet (418) - Umeå, SWEDEN - JUN 4, 2011
Aroma: yeast, coconut, dark fruit, alcohol, boozy, acidic. Appearance: light ruby colour, off-white head. Flavour: acidic, sweet, prunes, wheat, dark fruit, roasted malts, ash. Mouthfeel: lively Total: interesting.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
Jaksmart (354) - Aalborg, DENMARK - MAY 29, 2011
Deep red pour, small white head. Aroma has strawberry, pepper, yeast, caramel, berries, dough, figs and raisins. Also some vanilla and crisp chocolate. Taste has similar stuff, yeast, vanilla, chocolate and caramel. Quite big on the palate, lots of oak and alcohol to spice it up.

4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 18/20
bittermestupid (247) - Canton, Ohio, USA - MAY 28, 2011
’08 vintage pours murky brownish red with very little head. Smells of strong belgain spices, dark fruit, raisins, prunes and some earthiness. Dark fruit, belgian candied sugars, toffee are most notable in the taste. Mouthfeel is medium to thick and finish is sweet dried dark fruit.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
phredrik (707) - Aalborg, DENMARK - MAY 8, 2011
Pours amber with a small white head. Aroma has berries, belgian yeast, caramel, figs and raisins, hint of chocolate. Taste has berries, candy, figs, yeast, raisins, caramel, nice balancing bitterness, dry finish. High carbonation helps it avoid becoming cloying.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
RasmusOtt (706) - Aalborg, DENMARK - MAY 8, 2011
Pours amber/ruby with off white head. Aroma is caramel, belgian yeast, sour berries, raisin and some bready notes. Taste is ripe plums, sourness, alcohol, grapes and the raisiny caramelish belgian sweetness.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
williamherbert (1041) - Syracuse, New York, USA - MAY 2, 2011
The aroma is champagne and cherries. Dark Belgian spices; grapes and raisins. White wine? It’s a bit musty. The appearance is deep red-orange. Decent head, lasts a few minutes. Good color, deep and cloudy. The flavor is musty malts, yeast and funky Belgian flavors. Really nice and dry; more champagne. Fruits and that dry yeast. The palate is thick, fizzy, dry, creamy. Dry and perfect for style. Belgian dubbel vibe; akin to a cherry ale (if that’s a thing?).

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
mcberko (2196) - Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA - APR 14, 2011
750mL bottle, pours dark orangey amber with a large off-white head. Aroma of yeast, candied sugar and light caramel - less dense than what is to follow. Flavour is rich, dense and complex - candied sugar upfront with lots of yeast, with bubblegum and subtle caramel - perfect amount of sweetness. Huge carbonation. Excellent brew.


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