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AleSmith Horny Devil 3.64 593

AleSmith Horny Devil

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bottled
common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
5933.65/5.03.64/5.011%84.1Trappist 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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 JB175 (1664), Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Oct 26, 2007  
Orange colored pour with a small white head. Aroma is sweet and yeasty with lots of candy, bread, and oranges. Flavor has a bready-yeasty mix with a light hint of orange and coriander. Not bad, just not up to what I consider to be "Alesmith Good".


 Crit (2417), New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/102/512/20
Oct 22, 2007  
Cloudy deep gold,fast fading beige head. Fruity alcohol nose.Starts sweet, then orange peel bitterness and spice.Lacks carbonation Not their best offering!!


 brettpace (179), Northridge, California, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/517/20
Oct 17, 2007  
This is ok, I wasnt to impressed with the devil series. They are good, but im just not that into belgians.


 JJClark (546), Roscoe, Illinois, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/514/20
Oct 6, 2007  
750 mil bottle. Pours a hazy orange color with decent white head. Aroma of fermented fruit, alcohol and citrus. Flavor is semi sweet with a hint of orange, caramel and coriander. Has a light bitterness in the finish. Nice brew but nothing spectacular.


beeriodic (61), Longmont, Colorado, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/105/517/20
Oct 6, 2007  
pours straw golden with a small white head. Sweet, fruity nose, with citrus and coriander notes. Spices and fruit flavors mask the alcohol very nicely. Feels nice and big on the tongue. And the aftertaste is a bit more sweet than dry, lingering a long time. Nice!


 KingpinIPA (842), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/59/103/517/20
Sep 26, 2007  
Bottle via Weeheavy. Golden hazy color. Smell of lemons, yeast, alcohol, pepper, citrus, sugar and alcohol. Tastes the same but better. Wonderful taste.


 stegosaurus (1882), Levittown, Pennsylvania, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/516/20
Sep 24, 2007  
Bottle from Julio’s Liquors sampled with the Mad_Indian. Pours golden with a slight haziness and a small white head. Aroma of fruit, spices, belgian yeast, and citrus. The flavor is smooth, sweet, citrus, fruit, and spices. Very good brew.


 MadIndian (997), Levittown, Pennsylvania, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/515/20
Sep 23, 2007  
Sampled with Stegosaurus during our second Boston Tour. Bottle from Julios. Poured a hazy golden color. Aromas of citrus and spice with a note of bready ness. Spicy flavor with a yeasty sublte hop finish. Rather good but what do you expect , it is after all ALE SMITH.



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