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AleSmith IPA

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9774.1/5.04.09/5.07.25%100Shaker, Tulip
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AleSmith IPA used to be known as "Irie Pirate Ale." However, some nasty patent attorneys think the name is too similar to another brand, so we had to "cease and desist." It's a darn shame, but it beats an obnoxious legal battle, in both expenses and Excedrin. Don't worry though, we won't change the beer (which is a MUCH better IPA than that "other" brand). It was conceived as an American-style IPA to satisfy the yearnings of the most die-hard hopheads. Its high alcohol content may catch you unawares if you're not careful, but it's hard to resist once you've tasted it. Appearance: Deep golden to light amber color, and a nice beige head, with good retention when properly served. Flavor: Starts off with strong citrusy, resiny flavors, balanced by a nice malty sweetness, then fades to a dry finish with a lingering hoppiness and a faint hint of plums and black cherries. Aroma: Strong piney-citrusy character, with vanilla in the background. Mouthfeel (body/texture): Smooth, medium-bodied. Feels warm in the mouth from the alcohol.
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fschoening (6), Denmark
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4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/519/20
Oct 20, 2009  
This beer is beautiful. This beer is a massage on my tongue. This beer gets me drunk in my soul. This is maybe the best beer in the world.


keidjxz (55), Irvine, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/517/20
Oct 20, 2009  
Pours opaque golden orange with hop sediment suspended within it. Powerful hop flavor with plenty of bitterness and a great very strong aroma.


jimmiec (41), Louisiana, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/518/20
Oct 16, 2009  
22-oz bottle NapaCabs - Aroma: grapefruit, citrus, floral, piney (hop); Flavor: sweet, salty, caramel, biscuit (malt), citrus, piney, bitter (hop); Appearance: hazy, yellow to orange color, off-white head; Mouthfeel: meduim bodied, medium carbonation with lacing along the glass; Overall: elegantly, balanced malt and intensely hopped, bitter strong ale.


 JanVittrup (144), København V, Denmark
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/510/105/520/20
Oct 15, 2009  
Amazing aroma. Heavy on elegant hop. Symphonic flavor. Surges, then calms in a dry finish, velvety. Palate is characterised mostly by the residual velvet on the tongue. Is not a noise-guitar on the tastebuds as many hop-heavy beers. Simple, but intense. Purchased in Ølbaren for 145dkr.


 Aquilo (257), California, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/519/20
Oct 11, 2009  
Pours orange and just a bit cloudy with a lovely creamy and persistent head. Aroma is wonderful orange cream. Flavor introduces some pine hops. Medium bodied and very smooth on the palate. All the flavors are in perfect balance here. Thank you to Star Market in Berkeley for getting a hold of this.


 gyllenbock (244), Stockholm, Sweden
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/518/20
Oct 10, 2009  
Shared a bottle with four other guys at Haket in Gothenburg in april 2009. Aroma was very inviting, a lot of tropical fruits, raisin, citrus and caramel sweetness. Very good beer, well balanced and nice in every way. Lovely bitter ending.


 BgThang (118), Texas, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/104/519/20
Oct 9, 2009  
This is my favrite IPA. Alot of people think this is not an IPA. This is because its one of the most well balanced IPA’s in the world. It’s unbelievable.



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