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RATINGS: 1349   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.


4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
sarah3961 (29) - allston, Massachusetts, USA - JAN 28, 2006
Thick and smooth, pours orange. Very tasty IPA. Pine and citrusy hoppy flavors, and also malty flavors. Kind of bitter but not overwhelming.

4.5
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 19/20
Moosington (28) - Costa Mesa, California, USA - OCT 16, 2008
Bomber from Hi-Times. Hazy golden/amber pour with a persistent white head. Beautiful heavy aroma of hops and grapefruit with a touch of spice. Nice flavor combo of fruit, hops and malt with a perfect amount of bitter grapefruit in the finish. Alchohol is masked by the hop charge. Fairly full mouthfeel.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
S1ckboy (27) - - MAY 22, 2011
I don’t like IPAs. This is probably my favorite one. Not super hoppy. Very citrusy, mostly grapefruit.

3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
AbeerWolf (27) - USA - JAN 30, 2008
Immediately hoppy nose of citrus. First couple sips stay with you but the beer seems to become slightly lacking once into it. Malts are far to overpowered, leaving you wanting more half sip. Hops seem to overcompensate for lack of body. Overall, a decent IPA but betters are easily found.

4.5
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
geographylists (26) - San Diego, California, USA - NOV 13, 2006
Best IPA I’ve ever drunk. Full-bodied yet kind of light. Pleasant amber color. Definitely a peach-citrus taste to this beer but yet not too sweet. Bought this directly from AleSmith in 22-oz. bottles, though I’ve also seen this in Whole Foods here in San Diego too.

4.3
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Thprovider (24) - Cleveland, Ohio, USA - JAN 20, 2008
Another quality brew by AleSmith. Pours a murky copper with a head that lingers. Nose of citrus and hops, very nice on the palate with a nice dry finish. Very high quality beer for the price.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
hophound (23) - Surprise, Arizona, USA - MAR 24, 2003
Pours with an amber color and a moderate head. Nice hoppy aroma. A fairly full bodied beer. Starts with a nice malt flavor followed by a wave of hops. I enjoyed this beer and if given the opportunity would certainly buy it again.

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 18/20
EricDanger (23) - USA - OCT 10, 2007
Strong piney-citrusy character. The alcohol is blended well for a big IPA. This is one of those classic IPAs that you use to judge other IPA’s by. I would love to try it on-tap, only had the bomber.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
mrohia (23) - - MAR 25, 2012
Perfect, perfect, perfect, perfect, perfect, perfect, perfect, perfect, perfect, perfect. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

4.6
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 19/20
beer101101 (23) - Corona, USA - APR 27, 2010
Pine, lime, and orange peel with a touch of celantro in the nose. Amber in color with a persistant white creamy head. Searing hop dominance with apricot fruit and pine and a tinge of grapefruit. Frothy and smooth in the mouth. Simply a wonderful IPA..


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