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RATINGS: 1620   WEIGHTED AVG: 4.09   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.


Shagnasty's rating

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
Shagnasty (130) - Rochester, New York, USA - MAR 15, 2005
Best IPA I have had so far. Rich color and huge head that stays for the duration of the experience. Sweet malty taste, hides any presence of alcohol. Great hop aroma, and huge hop finish. California has perfected the pale ale. Survived the flight home from San Diego to Rochester, too bad we can’t get this on the East coast. Great beer.


most recent ratings

4.4
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
VictorStr (406) - Helsingborg, SWEDEN - JUN 17, 2013
[US West Coast Trip 2013] Slap me in the face and call me.... Ja ja hur som helst. Aroman, ja? Omänskligt bra, fruktig, humlig, frisk. Smaken är också den underbar. Mycket bra balanserad och den rinner ned genom strupen som flytande bebis rumpa ! Det här är bra !

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 16/20
Holmen1 (1187) - NORWAY - JUN 16, 2013
Flaske fra polet: hva mer kan man forlange av en APA? Denne har alt - en flott skumkorne som holder på smaken helt til bunns, aroma som frister og frister (Må bare ta en slurk til), smaksfylde som har alt man kan ønske seg av citrus, bær, tropiske lekkersaker, raffinert bitterhet, fast kontrollert av en lett karamellaktig maltsødme, og en ettersmak som varte til lenge etter at jeg var ferdig med dagens korrespondanse.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Alfadale (4) - mountain view, California, USA - JUN 15, 2013 does not count
AleSmith is light golden orange in color. Citrus and pine nose. Low bitterness. Pairs with aged cheese very well! Smooth and well balanced. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Zer0 (81) - NETHERLANDS - JUN 15, 2013
Bottle at beertemple. Pours clear golden. Aroma of pine and citrus. Taste is smooth grapefruit and citrus. Very refreshing. Awesome

4.5
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
Valgreen (43) - DENMARK - JUN 15, 2013
Bottle at unibaren, 15 / 6 2013. Clear orange, small white head. Beautiful aroma of hops and sweet malts, fruity piney grapefruit. Taste, well balanced, grapefruit piney, malty, just lovely. Great mouth feel. One of the best IPA’s I’ve ever had.

4.4
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
RogertheKid (58) - Quebec, CANADA - JUN 14, 2013
A must have IPA, most certainly one of the best I have ever had. I will stock up on this one

3.9
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
deadCATAtlanta (30) - Georgia, USA - JUN 14, 2013
Pours liquid gold. bites hard. too good.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Westmeister (990) - Atlanta, Georgia, USA - JUN 13, 2013
Bottle shared at EricTeusinks - Pours clear yellow. Big citrus bite, fruity, a tad piney and clean/crisp maltiness. The was certainly a top tier IPA. The balance was nice, it was bright and it damn drinkable.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
christ0ph (13) - Hamar, NORWAY - JUN 12, 2013
Classical hop driven american IPA, full of "C hops" with a percistent two finger foam. Long finish. Buy it!

4.1
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 18/20
Daytonbeer (398) - Ohio, USA - JUN 10, 2013
Pours hazy gold with white head and some lacing. Aroma of citrus and pine hops with some Carmel. The different aromas blend perfectly. Taste is light to medium fruits like strawberries, peaches, and plums. Dominated by citrus hops and a strong malty backbone. I could drink this all day...well not really, bit you know what I mean.


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