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AleSmith Horny Devil

AleSmith Horny Devil

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92
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A Belgian Strong Ale brewed by
AleSmith Brewing Company

San Diego, California USA

bottled
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on tap
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4963.64/5.03.64/5.010%79.1Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

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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 ABUSEDGOAT (1924), California, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/102/57/104/515/20

Feb 12, 2006  
Clear orange body with absolutely no head. Even after a belligerent pour into the glass... nothing. Aroma is spice dominated (coriander) and alcohol with hints of sugar and caramel. Flavor is the same. Medium bodied, dangerously easy to drink. Overall though, it wasn’t all that tasty. Alcohol was always in the finish, and it lacked complexity. Bottle said 11%ABV, not 10.

 fonefan (5363), Ulfborg, Denmark
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Nov 20, 2008  
<b>Bottle 75cl.</b><br />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 (954), San Diego, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/516/20
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 (1101), Swamp Shreveport, Left Coast, Louisiana, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/514/20
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 (889), SF Bay Area, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/517/20
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.


 rkuhnel (1180), Eureka, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/518/20
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.



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