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AleSmith X

AleSmith X

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An American Pale Ale brewed by
AleSmith Brewing Company

San Diego, California USA

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3693.62/5.03.62/5.05%97.1Lager glass, Shaker P  Stats

Commercial Description:
AleSmith X Extra Pale Ale is a clean, light-colored, light-bodied ale. The People's Choice award winner at the 2000 San Diego Real Ale Festival and the second runner-up in 2001, it has a good dose of dry hops balanced by a gentle sweetness, giving an almost sweet-and-sour effect. Appearance: Light golden color, and a nice white head, with good retention when properly served. Flavor: Starts off with almost tingling flavors of citrus and pine, balanced by a nice malty sweetness, then fades to a dry finish with a lingering hoppiness. Aroma: Strong lemony-citrusy character, with sweet malt and pine in the background. Mouthfeel (body/texture): Smooth, light-bodied.

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 doubleo (842), San Diego, California, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/519/20

Dec 23, 2007  
22oz bomber. Pours a slightly cloudy amber color. Great yellowish white head that settles to be quite frothy and leaves much residue on the glass. Slight smell of hops with quite a bit of citrus. Has an almost spicy citrus taste. Just a little spice in the front with a lingering mellow hop taste. A little tingle and acidity up front on the palate. Lightly coats the mouth and tongue. This is my favorite pale ale. Very drinkable, tasty!

 changeup45 (581), Orlando, Florida, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/516/20
Oct 12, 2008  
From Hi-Time Wine Cellars. This looked a lot lighter than I was expecting, pouring a light golden color. A moderate sized head settles to a thin layer with some spotty lacing. The aroma is mostly floral hops with some citrus. The flavor is nicely hopped, crisp bitter hops, citrus and pine notes with doughy malts. Very easy drinking without sacraficing flavor. Good beer.


 EricE (262), Beltsville, Maryland, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Oct 12, 2008  
Hazy pale yellow with lots of bubbles. A thin fluffy white head on top. Lots of fruity hops on the aroma. Citrus and grapefruit. Also a fair amount of yeast in the aroma. Bitter malt flavor with a strong hop character. Lots of citrus and floral notes. Crisp and easy to drink. Very good.


 pantanap (793), Chicago, Illinois, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Oct 11, 2008  
22oz bomber from kegbear i believe.....pours a pale, slightly hazy, yellow with a medum frothy white head.... tropical and citrus hop nose with a little lemon zest.... flavors were of light bitter hops and grassy. dryness cuts through a lot of the flavor. bit of bitterness lingers on the side of the tongue for awhile. expected a little more flavorwise.


 nqualls (422), Tennessee, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Oct 3, 2008  
Bottle. Poured a clear gold with a two finger white head. Aroma of citrus and pine. Flavor of moderately sweet malt with citrus and pine notes. Light/Medium body with good carbonation.


rsamayoa (24), San Salvador, El Salvador
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/515/20
Aug 24, 2008  
At RateBeerians Tasting. Bottle: A good APA, light bodied but flavorfull. Color is pale.



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