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RATINGS: 1279   WEIGHTED AVG: 4.1   EST. CALORIES: 218   ABV: 7.25%
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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.


4.6
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
aaronh2012 (49) - Maryland, USA - APR 20, 2010
Great beer. I didn’t realize how highly rated this beer is when I tried it but I immediately thought that it exemplifies an IPA. The color is very light and the crystal malt flavor is very slight. The flavor and smell is all hops. It’s not complex enough to top out the ratings but it’s simple, pure, and delicious.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
bjt512 (292) - Athens, Georgia, USA - APR 18, 2010
This was really a fine IPA, but it suffers from the affliction of many of its west coast brethren. The hops overpower the malt. For my taste, I prefer something balanced likes Bells Two-Hearted or DFH’s 60 minute. This is an exceptional example of the west coast style for which San Diego is famous, but ultimately left me a bit disappointed for that very reason.

4.5
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
hornyfreak (10) - Michigan, USA - APR 17, 2010
Bottle in San Francisco. Really amazing IPA, better than two hearted ale in my opinion.

4.1
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
thirdeye11 (3910) - Dallas, Texas, USA - APR 14, 2010
(22oz bomber) clear deep orange pour with big fluffy oily lasting head. Excellent lacing. Nose of honey, biscuit, Honeydew, cane sugar, and big juicy citrus fruits. Taste of bitter arugula, biscuit, and grapefruity esters. Oily palate, medium bodied and slick with a nice sweet bitter finish. A great IPA.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Blake (396) - Orange, California, USA - APR 11, 2010
Bottle (also had on tap from the brewery many times in my day, but it was a bottle last night). Pours a wonderful orange color with a very frothy head which just sticks to the glass and doesn’t want to let go. Aromas of hops, citrus, pine, and a hint of malts. Mouthfeel is fizzy and smooth. Taste is a finely blended mix of hops, malts, and sweetness. Finishes dry and hoppy with a great aftertaste. A great, well-balanced IPA.

4.3
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
popery (1014) - San Francisco, California, USA - APR 7, 2010
The beer looks great, sticky head, perfect amber-gold color for an IPA. The aroma is very clean. Hops are citric, floral and piney. Caramel malt is present and well-articulated. The hop flavor is perfectly clean. There is some bitterness, but it’s extremely pleasant and doesn’t scald in the least. The malt is strong enough to bring out the flavors of the hops, without being cloying. It’s just extremely smooth. The citrus and floral hops balance very, very well with the malt. The mouthfeel is excellent, but there is a tiny bit of alcohol around the edges.

4.4
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
luttonm (852) - Belgrade, SERBIA - APR 7, 2010
Bottle found in NYC. Huge soapy, foam hed. Huge heavy orange body, bold appearance. Awesome nose, best ever I think. Crisp floral hopping, perfectly tasty. Body is a touch foam/soap, a bit oily from the hopping? Full clean awesome floral-citrus flavor. Epicly good

4.5
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
Beersnob55 (1) - USA - APR 3, 2010 does not count
Was able to have one time before a NASCAR race in Phoenix. Was an outstanding version of the style. Very nice hop aroma and flavor. Malt just balanced out the large doses of hops.


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