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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.


4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
fonefan (23588) - VestJylland, DENMARK - 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)

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
Ungstrup (22906) - Oamaru, NEW ZEALAND - SEP 13, 2004
An unclear orange beer with a small disappearing beige head. The aroma is great of hops, oil, and grass. The flavor is sweet and very hoppy, but also with notes of oil and grass. A lovely IPA.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Papsoe (21782) - Frederiksberg, DENMARK - JUN 5, 2007
(Bottle 65 cl) Courtesy of Storm. Hazy, amber golden with a creamy, off-white head leaving laces. Fresh, citrusy hop aroma. Medium body, light notes of caramel and very distinct citrus and peach from the hops. Rather hoppy finish. Solid West Coast IPA. 310507

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
yespr (20653) - Copenhagen O, DENMARK - AUG 6, 2008
From tap at the brewery. Pours clear and golden orange with a lacing white head. Dense grapefruity and slight peachy aroma. Peachy and towards dense fruity hops flavour. Medium sweet to dry and quite bitterhops. Fruity and mild acidic to citric hops finish. Smooth and solid hoppy.

4.2
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
omhper (15600) - Stockholm, SWEDEN - JUL 7, 2009
Bottled at PBF. Hazy pale amber, mid sized head. Intense shampoo-like grapefruit aroma. Dryish with slim winegum-like cookie malt. Very hoppy and very American beer tat gets in your face immediately. Lots of character and massive bitterness. Pretty awesome as far as I’m concerned.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
oh6gdx (15510) - Vasa, FINLAND - JUL 6, 2009
Bottled. Golden colour, small beige head. Aroma is fruity, caramelly, flowery and a bit herbal as well. Flavour is nice grassy, fruity and earthy notes along with some flowery hops as well. Very balanced and pleasant IPA.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
joergen (13935) - Frederiksberg, DENMARK - OCT 19, 2006
Bottle. Cloudy amber coloured with a white head. Aroma of caramel, pine needles and hops. Flavour of caramel, hops and pine needles.

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
KimJohansen (10337) - Copenhagen V, DENMARK - JUN 8, 2009
Clear golden with a medium white head. Aroma had plenty of hops andmalty notes. Flavour had plenty of hops, pine and grapefruit notes.finished seriously bitter.


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