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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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 ketchepillar (478), Viña del Mar, Chile
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Nov 27, 2008  
Great floral and citrus hops with great balance with sweet malts. Some red ale type malts in there giving a hint of chocolate. Lots of floral hops in the finish.


 Homer321 (127), Rockledge, Florida, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/517/20
Nov 20, 2008  
aroma is full of citrus primarily orange and grapefruit. very hazy golden color. substantial malt backbone with nice bitterness. slightly puckering aftertatse that leads to slight dry finish. faint plastic taste is the only fault I can find.


beerater (16), Dayton, Ohio, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/518/20
Nov 20, 2008  
The Brewers at Alesmith are too humble...stating that IPA stands for "It’s Pretty Awesome". I would call it an IVA for "It’s Very Awesome" For my taste, this is as perfectly balanced between the smooth malty flavor and hoppy bitterness as any IPA. Very mild undertones can have you imagining all kinds of flavors. This complex yet tasty beer works great with complex and tasty Thai dishes. In my opinion, it is the best value at $8.00 a bottle for this quality.


 hayduke (1629), Eureka, California, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/518/20
Nov 18, 2008  
From a big bottle, this poured a cloudy copper-orange color with an fat slightly off-white head a rich lacing rings. Nose is of citrus and pine hops. Caramel malts in good balance. Very rich and clean mouthfeel. Flavor is not complex,. but is delightful in a perfect balance of malts and hops that makes this very easy to drink. Long bitter finish. Right up there at top of the very best IPAs.


 MrChopin (632), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/103/516/20
Nov 18, 2008    Updated: Aug 3, 2009
Thanks to soonah for the bottle!<b /r>A little gush upon opening. Opaque tangerine with a large, foamy white head, long-lasting. Nose is very salty and sour, with grapefruit, mangoes, and kiwi. Citric bitterness is present, but not like the flavor where it dominates all else but the caramel. Foamy, over-carbonated mouth. Nose is great, flavor a bit less so, but overall, this is solid stuff.


mcferc4 (56), New Jersey, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/105/516/20
Oct 26, 2008  
Poured from a bomber courtesy of BOLTZ7255 -- Thanks again Jason! I’ve wanted to try this for a long time. I’ve had this bottle in the cellar for about three months now, probably should have cracked it sooner because the hop punch has faded a bit. Caramel malt presence dominates now, but the hops are still there -- citrus, floral aroma/taste with raisins on the finish. Very nice mouthfeel -- smooth but slightly more carbonated than say a Two Hearted. Great head retention.


 OldMrCrow (1184), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Oct 26, 2008  
Bottle.

Strong caramel malty IPA in the classic SoCal vein. Cascade-style hops in abundance, lots of caramel malt. All the same flaws as Yulesmith. A reasonably good beer, but I simply don’t understand the hype. #1 IPA? You’ve got to be kidding me.


 movezig (137), Pensacola, Florida, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/519/20
Oct 22, 2008  
WOW. Poured a nice hazy yellow orange with chunks. Nose was very very sweet floral amazing. Flavors nice sweet unique hop taste. Bitter at first but then resides to sweet quickly. Nice medium malt character. This is the best single IPA ive ever had next to two hearted. This had so much vibrancy.



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