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AleSmith Speedway Stout

AleSmith Speedway Stout

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An Imperial Stout brewed by
AleSmith Brewing Company

San Diego, California USA

bottled
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10214.35/5.04.34/5.012%99Snifter P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Bottle conditioned.
Speedway Stout is a HUGE Imperial Stout, with pounds and pounds of coffee added during conditioning for a little extra kick! This is a limited-edition Formula and it'll definitely get you racing! It is available in 750 ml. champagne bottles. Appearance: Jet Black, with a toast-brown head. Flavor: Starts with a strong coffee and dark chocolate sensation, then fades to a multitude of toasty, roasty and caramelly flavors. Finishes with a nice fullness but dry enough not to be cloying. Aroma: COFFEE! And some other stuff. And coffee. Mouthfeel (body/texture): Velvety smooth texture. Clean and crisp, full-bodied. Warmth from the high alcohol content lightens up the feel a bit. Still, you won't fool your taste buds -- this beer is HUGE!

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 pepsican (766), the beer wastelands of, Iowa, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/104/517/20

Feb 7, 2008  
Bottle from bockyhorsey, thanks! Pours black with a medium sized tan head. Strong coffee aroma. A bit of toasted malt. Flavor has loads of coffee, chocolate, and caramel. Body is medium, I figured it would be thicker, very nice and balanced. You can notice the alcohol. It’s almost like a one two punch. Flavor...then boozy goodness. This is very nice, I’m glad I have a few more. Who wants to send me the BA version?

 beerbill (1324), Laurel, New York, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/510/105/519/20
Oct 14, 2008  
750 ml bottle. Its been a while since I’ve had a beer infultrate my top ten. That wait is over. Pours black with a luscious brown head that lasted through mid-glass and left lots of sticky brown lace. Very pleasant aroma of coffee, chocolate, and roasted malt. The flavor is simply outstanding. Rich chocolate and coffee abound with some roasted malt also present. The mouthfeel is rich and smooth. Absolutely no hint of the 12% abv. I believe the word decadent applies very well to this beer. Superb!


 ericandersnavy (154), denton, Texas, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/105/517/20
Oct 12, 2008  
bottle as a gift. poured black with a frothy light brown head. aroma of coffee, chocolate, and dark fruits. wonderful aroma. flavor of obvious alcohol, coffee, and chocolate. oily palate sticking the flavor in your mouth. overall strong stuff but very good.


 Swalden_28 (646), McKinney, Texas, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/518/20
Oct 12, 2008  
Bottle thanks to ericandersnavy. Pours a dark Black, no light comming through. Copper tan head, thick. Aroma of strong coffee and chocolate, GREAT! Flavor is very strong baking chocolate, coffee, sweet, alcohol. Mouthfeel is heavy with medium carbonation....Overall, WoW....Good stuff!.


Moosington (15), Costa Mesa, California, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/519/20
Oct 11, 2008  
750 at room temp. Oil black pour with similar viscosity (overstating a bit to be sure). Thin head with staying power on the edges and light lacing. Tons of smoke, chocolate and coffee in the nose, with obvious malt. Coffee dominates the flavor with a smoked chocolate finish, alcohol is very well masked, but it’s definitely there. Drank with a nice steak and it was phenomenal.


 BREWMUSKCLES (799), WEEHAWKEN, New Jersey, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/105/519/20
Oct 11, 2008  
nice and strong and warm alcohol presence combined with a malty and smooth coffee taste. toasted sweet caramel flavors balanced with deep chocolate. pitch black and toasted head the brew is complex with a wonderfully full body. a real treat! description is to be believed.



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