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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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 brianprentiss (473), Portland, Oregon, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/57/105/519/20
Apr 15, 2008  
definitely worth the hype. over the top hops but lovely lovely lovely. the king of IPA’s for good reason


 fiver29 (713), Cleveland, Ohio, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/59/105/517/20
Apr 13, 2008  
Bottle pours a syrupy golden hue. When I hold this up to the light it looks like malt extract syrup in my glass with lots of hop particles in it. Has a little alcohol smell with some hops. Taste is very smooth with lots of citrus and lots of lots of thick resin flavors of hops. A very nice IPA.


 unclemike (834), Ft. Riley, Kansas, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Apr 13, 2008  
In a trade with stefanje Encapsulates most of what I love in an American-style IPA. Huge cascade nose, with lychees and flowery subnotes. Slightly opaque coppery colour with tight rocky white head that when deflated leaves frothy lacing. Noticeable caramel malt sweetness and rose petal and orange flavours counter the piney fresh green hops and biting bitterness that is softened by the exquisitely gentle mouthfeel. A better example of what bottle-conditioning can do for a beer you’ll be hard pressed to find. Seductively easy to drink.


 Hudspart (371), Hudsonville, Michigan, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/510/104/517/20
Apr 13, 2008  
I know that one day this beer and I are gonna to get married on top of a mountain, and there’s going to be flutes playing and trombones and flowers and garlands of fresh herbs. And we will dance till the sun rises. And then our children will form a family band. And we will tour the countryside and you won’t be invited.


JugOPunch (77), Nashua, New Hampshire, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/103/59/103/518/20
Apr 11, 2008  
The cadillac of IPAs. This beer defines what "balance" is in a beer. A lush citrus hop balanced by smooth malty sweetness. The aroma is magnificent with a forest full of fruit to savor. The mouthfeel lends itself to a session despite the 7.25%. A pleasure to drink from beginning to end. I’m still waiting for regular distribution out here in the East. Damn.


 fonefan (11003), VestJylland, Denmark
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Apr 10, 2008  
Bottle. [Courtesy of wetherel]. Clear medium amber orange color with a large, frothy to creamy, good - excellent lacing, fully lasting, off-white to beige head. Aroma is heavy hoppy, pine, citrus - grape. Flavor is heavy sweet and bitter with a long duration. Body is medium, texture is oily - creamy, carbonation is soft. Very very nice ;o)) (180308)


stetzel (22), portland, Oregon, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/510/103/519/20
Apr 8, 2008  
nice lacy white head.amazing aroma.flavor is text book san deigo style ipa,hops,hops,and when your screaming more hops.this is the apex of west coast ipa.thank you alesmith


 JoeinUccle (902), Brussels, Belgium
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/103/516/20
Apr 7, 2008  
Big thanks to Shyam for sending this my way. To my US palate living on European soil, this tastes like America. Bomber pours bright amber with a tall, fluffy and lasting white head. Very pretty. Big, classic, citrus-floral hoppy nose. Flavor offers a light, juicy sweetness before blossoming into fresh-hoppy bitterness that gains strength and lasts and lasts. I’m left with a memory and wishes for more. My only complaint is a lack of sessionability. But this is a doozy.



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