 chris_o (4409), London, Greater London, England
Dec 5, 2004
As Wee Heavies are pretty thin on the ground in Scotland these days, it was interesting to get the opportunity to try this US rendition. I must admit I wasn’t expecting to go overboard on this as these big malty beers are not often to my taste. But I was pleasantly surprised. Sure, its very malty. There’s also smoke, peat caramel and a woody edge - almost reminiscent of an old ale, although the sweetish finish puts an end to that comparison - in the mix. What I did appreciate was the subtle, but significant, hop presence that provided a good balance to the malts and produced a smooth and dangerously drinkable ale. Not cloying at all. Good stuff. Bottled at DC gathering. 2001 version (I think).
daknole (852), Plantation, Florida, USA
Oct 10, 2008 Good god what a beer. Man oh man. Brown pour, pretty small head. Aroma is just simply amazing. Caramel, toffee, smokiness, vanilla, wood. Flavor is just complex, smooth and amazing. I get hins of vanilla, caramel, brown sugar, graham crackers. Goodness I really must get more of this. My oh my.
fly (1247), austin, Tejas, USA
Oct 8, 2008 Wee as in consumed by me, myself and I all in a rather Scottish mood. Had this a couple of years before getting another from a good friend so decided it was time to have at it. Nice malt and body with hops still in the play despite a good deal of time for all to oxydize. That last part didn’t seem the least bit detrimental to a beer like this - very appealing and that’s saying something for a guy that tends to lean to the hoppy side a lot. When oh when will I break out the other one?
lb4lb (1453), Austin, Texas, USA
Oct 7, 2008 Bottle shared at recent tasting. Thanks!
Pours a dark amber to maroon color with a nice beige head. Smell is smoky, maybe lightly hopped and nice.
Taste is dry, peaty, and caramelly with a bubbly, refreshing mouthfeel. A bit hoppy as well for a scotch ale, but surprisingly still tastes like a scotch ale, and I quite enjoyed it. Usually not a big fan, but this one I could have again.
Swolf3 (88), Elkton, Maryland, USA
Oct 6, 2008 Bottle thanks to GMCC2181, Thanks brotha!
Poured Dark brown in color with nice tan head. Aroma was vanilla, malt, and a slight alcohol smell. Taste oak, vanilla, malt, with slight smoke and alcohol finish. very nice texture, smooth and creamy, goes down very easy.
GMCC2181 (422), Bear, Delaware, USA
Oct 6, 2008 Updated: Oct 7, 2008Bottle from bigern! ( I think) thanks! Can any one answer this question: Does Alesmith make a bad beer??? Not in my opinion... Bottle Dark in color good head and good lacing. Aroma is close to an oak aged.. I swear it smells like oak and vanilla. Perfect creamy texture. I love that they bottle condition their beers... Taste is sweet, touch of alcohol but the sweetness takes over, also little bit of vanilla and oak. Malty, chocolate, smokey. Super smooth and easy to drink. I wish Alesmith was available in my area, I dont think I would drink anything else.
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