AleSmith Horny Devil 3.64 593

AleSmith Horny Devil

	Percentile
	94
	overall

Brewed by AleSmith Brewing Company
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
San Diego, California USA

bottled
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Ratings	Average	Score	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
593	3.65/5.0	3.64/5.0	11%	84.1	Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

Commercial Description:
Horny Devil (formerly known as Belgian Strong Ale) is inspired by the curious beers produced by Trappist monks in monasteries across Belgium. The beer’s dryness and strength are the result of a unique Trappist yeast strain in a warm fermentation. These attributes are subtly masked by the restrained use of premium low-alpha hop varieties. The malt flavors and fruity esters produced during fermentation create the initial impression, while authentic Belgian Candi sugar and fresh coriander add complexity to the palate. Appearance: Bright amber color, nearly orange, and good head formation and retention when properly served. Appealing Brussels lace. Flavor: Intriguingly complex. Starts with flavors of fresh coriander and characteristics of Trappist yeast, then fades to a nice, dry finish. Light on the palate but exploding with flavor. Aroma: Vinous aroma with a heavy dose of coriander and fruity esters from the Trappist yeast. Mouthfeel (body/texture): Light-to-medium body, with warmth from the high alcohol content and a clean, dry finish.

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WisconsinBeer (538), St Paul, Minnesota, USA

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	8/10	3/5	9/10	4/5	16/20

Apr 14, 2009

Bottle. Hazy yellow color, foamy head dissipates quickly. Pretty solid Belgian style ale here. Notes of banana, fresh bread, yeast, raisins, coriander, ripe fruits, candi sugars, all of the funky esters that the Belgian yeasts typically add to the beer. Finish is syrupy but balanced in flavor. Overall solid and well done.

Tripplebrew (505), Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	6/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

Apr 14, 2009

Pours a cloudy honey yellow with thick white head. The head is lighter in body and dissipates fairly quickly. Aroma is spicy yeast with citrus undertones. Flavor is yeast and candi sugar with notes of spices of coriander, clove notes and orange peel. Light/medium body with fair carbonation. Taste is definite mix of sweet and spicy.

Tweety (344), Vancouver, Washington, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	15/20

Apr 14, 2009

A very unique beer, unlike anything I’ve ever had. The one thing that really shines through here is the coriander, that combined with the semi-spicy character of the belgian yeast makes for a very interesting and quite pleasant flavor.

curly (770), Nashville, Tennessee, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	14/20

Apr 7, 2009

Pours hazy orange yellow. Aroma is sweet orange and spice. Tastes sweet and finishes smooth.

lithy (1860), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	8/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Apr 5, 2009

BeerHawk’s Beer Gods in the Boro, aka 1000 Bottles of Beer on the Wall, By God Beer God Gathering, BG1K Tasting. Sample from a bottle thanks to BeerHawk. Lightly hazy golden yellow with a thin white head. Aroma is very wild, coriander. Taste is big coriander, citrus, doughy yeasty, sweet malt, no evident alcohol.

Barrios (926), Nashville, Tennessee, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	15/20

Mar 29, 2009

Bottle from Butters. Slightly hazy golden body. Smells of spice and sweet. Tastes of banana, spices, and smooth. Good stuff.

yobdoog (1543), Woodridge NY, New York, USA

3.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.4	7/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	14/20

Mar 28, 2009

Very spicy and boozy. Aroma strong of spices and some belgian sugar. Taste is a bit hot and overspiced. Body is rich and carbonation is lovely. Some fruit along with the spice, like pie.

jujubeast6000 (802), Houston, Texas, USA

2.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.7	7/10	3/5	5/10	3/5	9/20

Mar 18, 2009

Reviewed 3/17/2009 (bottle): Pours a pretty clear golden colored body, with a creamy white color head good lacing but diminishing. Smells very fruity, lots of fruit, fruit loops comes to mind. Alcohol and belgian flowery aroma. Some spiciness, and I think the coriander too. Some mustiness. Sweet taste, some honey like. Some spiciness, not as good tasting as it smells. Maybe it’s the coriander or something, a little too strong. A little mediciny.

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