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AleSmith IPA

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
9774.1/5.04.09/5.07.25%100Shaker, Tulip
Commercial Description:
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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 Bullit (1334), Glasgow, Scotland
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/518/20
Apr 12, 2009  
Bottle @ Skortila. Hazy amber colour, white lacing. Aroma is fruity, sweet hops, with orange. Flavour is pineapple, bitter hops and fruits. Bitter and dry finish. Amazing IPA.


 dmschefke (371), Eastpointe, Michigan, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/56/104/514/20
Apr 11, 2009  
Pours an orange gold with a medium white head. Citrus hops straight to the nose, hints of pine, oranges, and caramel. First few sips were wonderful, but I found it increasingly harder to drink as the glass emptied. Overall a nice beer, but I think 12oz would be enough.


 184601 (144), Mexicali, Mexico
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/58/105/518/20
Apr 9, 2009  
Quite good overall purchased at Bevmo San Diego the one near Fashion Valley,pretty good some orange notes,the hops are very remiscent of Sierra Nevada PA,nice full flavor, but also really drinkable which its what surprised me, great aroma : citrusy,plumish hoppy floral-like,great!!!!


 beerandIT (182), Richmond, Virginia, USA
4.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/104/520/20
Apr 8, 2009  
Wow and wow again. Hops strong on the nose. Very very balanced. The hops do not dominate the palate at all as I have come to expect and enjoy in a morbid way from west coast and mid west ipas. In the flavor I get hops, citrus, pine but nothing doing more then anything else should with this beer. I would have to say that this guy is my new favorite IPA. Hats off to Alesmith.


 MeisterBrew (138), Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/518/20
Apr 7, 2009  
Bottle. Poured a hazy golden color with a nice sized white head. Very hoppy aroma... grapefruit, citrus, and pine. Flavor is very smooth, not overpowering. Sweet flavor initially gives way to a nice hoppy bitterness. I love it!


 joeneugs (308), Livermore, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/518/20
Apr 6, 2009  
For sure, a top notch IPA. It pours golden orange with a dissapearing orange head. The aroma is balanced with sweet, spicy caramel and fresh bitter citrus and hints of tropical fruit. Taste is very smooth and well balanced. It’s almost honey like sweet followed by a fruity, spicy bitterness. Medium bodied and an relatively easy drinking summer beer.


 jeff789 (377), Pennsylvania, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/59/104/518/20
Apr 6, 2009  
Light amber with a nice head, good retention... Huge hops, citrus, grapefruit, this is what an ipa should smell like.... Easy drinking, good flavor, nice hoppy flavor with a touch of malt to calm it down... Dry finish, lingering hops... Wow, amazing IPA, just as good as two hearted, racer 5, and blind pig...


 Allen (1335), Switzerland
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/517/20
Apr 6, 2009  
Bottled 650ml. Courtesy of badlizard. Great head retention. Most beautiful lacework. Deeply inviting nose, strong and reminiscent of Cascade with hints of mandarin, grapefruit, vanilla, nasturcium, pine needles, blue cheese, mustard and coconut. Extremely pleasant taste. Flawless an abundant with flavors. Undoubtably one of the best IPAs in the world. Far better than Bells Two Hearted Ale for example. Thanks a lot badlizard for this amazing beer!



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