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AleSmith Horny Devil 3.64 593

AleSmith Horny Devil

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94
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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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 ratman197 (3273), Arvada, Colorado, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/512/20
Jan 14, 2007  
750 ml bottle poured a clear golden amber with a lasting off white head. Aromas of coriander, fruitriness and a hint of honey. Palate was medium bodied. Flavors of apple, sweet malt and coriander with a lingering sweet finish.


 hellomynameis (794), Mayer, Minnesota, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/104/513/20
Jan 4, 2007  
Orange colour with a mid sized white head that was kind of soda like in appearance. Fruity aroma of nothing in particular. Sweet flavour that is very one-sided and a bit of a drying finish.


 adrian910ss (1437), philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Jan 1, 2007  
750 ml bottle. Pours a clear golden orange color with a medium white head. A few hops floating around. Aroma of sour green apples,nutmeg,hot caramel and fresh yeast. Taste has spicy apple,cinnamon and candied sugar to it. Nutmeg and fresh yeast can also be detected. Not overdone which makes this quite tasty. Excellent !!


 kevd193213 (519), Hope Valley, Rhode Island, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/516/20
Jan 1, 2007    Updated: Feb 10, 2007
Golden cloudy pour with thin head. Aroma of apples, yeast and caramel. Nice taste of apples with a great sharp bitter finish. I tend to stay away from this style, but this one was yummy.


 thornecb (1819), Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/517/20
Dec 26, 2006  
Pours liquid amber into a tulip. Head quickly subsides. Sweet candi aromas. Dry coriander and caramel. Very similar to a Stille de Nacht, but less full bodied. A very close second.


 IrishBoy (2731), Bakersfield, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/516/20
Dec 16, 2006  
Bottle; Nose of caramel, vanilla, banana, and yeast; hazy gold with a small white head; flavor shows the coriander, orange, caramel, and a light banana ester, with a little alcohol shoing as the finish in the medium body.


 TPaliga (212), Munster, Indiana, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/517/20
Dec 13, 2006  
Nice fruity, yeasty aroma. Awesome belgian flavor. banana yeast, nuts, spices, sweet fruit. All brought together with light hops bitterness. Finishes smooth, dry, and warm.


 mjg74 (2001), La Mesa, California, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/515/20
Nov 24, 2006  
Tap @ Liar’s Club. Medium golden upon pouring. Sweet creamy cheesecake aromas. Body is thick and creamy. Some yeasty grainy qualities along with a cideresque flavor. A little alcohol is present as well.



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