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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on tap
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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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GMCC2181 (885), Bear/Elkton, Delaware, USA

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

Nov 27, 2008

Bottle shared by wolf. Light yellow in color followed by a nice head. Aroma of orange peels and some sweet candy. Taste has a just the right amount of blended spice, orange/coriander, and candy. Super smooth as all Alesmith beers are. Creamy light texture, dry, but easy to drink. I would of never guessed this beer to be even close to ten percent alcohol...Overall a great beer. Thanks again wolf!

slimchill (788), Austin, Texas, USA

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	7/10	4/5	8/10	5/5	16/20

Nov 27, 2008

Bottle. Piercing spicy-sour nose, buttery yeast underneath. Clear gold-amber with thin patchy head and nice lacing. Flavor is buttery and spicy. Very smooth yeasty sweet. Creamy palate, cherry and strawberry notes. Exceedingly smooth example of the style, reminiscent of a Duvel but especially clean. Top notch.

fonefan (11982), VestJylland, Denmark

3.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.3	6/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	14/20

Nov 20, 2008

<b>Bottle 75cl.</b>
Unclear medium yellow orange color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, white head. Aroma is light to moderate malty, caramel, toffee notes, fruity, moderate yeasty, coriander. Flavor is moderate sweet and light bitter with a average to long duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. (050908)

doubleo (1121), San Diego, California, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	8/10	3/5	8/10	3/5	16/20

Nov 19, 2008

On-tap at the brewery. Pours hazy, light amber with a good size offwhite head. Smells sweet and yeasty with spices, coriander of course. Tastes malty and sweet from the spices, tastes bready and yeasty as well. Lingering spice flavors. Medium body, good carbonation.

AmEricanbrew (2021), Almost, Texas, USA

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

Oct 28, 2008

Hazy golden with a fleeting head. Nice fruity kiwi and watermelon aroma. Medium body. Good fruity sweet flavors of light pit fruit- apricots, peaches with a subtle earthy yeast. Nice Belgian style here.

AgentSteve (1379), SF Bay Area, California, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	6/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	17/20

Oct 22, 2008

Pours bright golden orange with a full off white head. The nose is yeast sweetness and some spice. The flavor goes that way along with some floral and citrus notes, with a touch of a sweeter fruit flavor like passion fruit. Lively on the palate and sweet in the finish.

hayduke (1692), Eureka, California, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	18/20

Oct 19, 2008

From a 750 ml bottle this poured a golden orange with a fat long-lasting white head and good lacing Nose is spicy with the coriander showing but also some yeast on top of citrus and floral hops that are light but apparent. Mouthfeel is smooth but lively on the palate Flavor is slightly sweet as is the finish .I found this to be exceptionally easy to drink and overall a very nice brew.

golubj (1301), Sunnyvale, California, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	3/5	8/10	3/5	14/20

Oct 18, 2008

Bottle. Light orange / caramel colored pour with some white head. Aroma is sugary, some pit fruit; a little medicinal / spices and yeast. Flavor is the same; very malty, some bubblegum, sugar and the same fruit and medicinal spices / yeast. Pretty rich beer that is a little difficult to drink.

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