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AleSmith YuleSmith (Winter) Imperial Red Ale

AleSmith YuleSmith (Winter) Imperial Red Ale

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An American Strong Ale brewed by
AleSmith Brewing Company

San Diego, California USA

bottled
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on tap
available

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5974.1/5.04.09/5.0Winter9.5%99Snifter, Trappist glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
During the summer, YuleSmith is transformed into a big, hoppy, Double IPA. The enormous load of hops requires a substantial malt background to create just the right balance for a Double IPA. Lighter in color, summer YuleSmith is available around the 4th of July and is packaged in a red, white, and blue bottle. For the winter season, YuleSmith is brewed as an Imperial Red Ale. This version is maltier, more balanced, and darker in color than the summer version. Although quite malty, big hop flavors and aromas are abundant making this an unforgettable winter warmer. Winter YuleSmith is packaged in traditional holiday red and green. Original Gravity Alcohol by Volume 1.085 9.5%

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 imadeadguy (171), From NJ, now in Clovis, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/516/20

Apr 21, 2008  
Pours a real hazy red amber with fizzy white head. Aromas of HOPS like crazy! Citrus and pine are also present. Flavor is all hops. If your not into ipa’s, dont even consider this guy. Really dry finish, but tolerable. Intense hop flavor with a good balance.

 aplusbreaks (131), , Colorado, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/516/20
Dec 3, 2008  
Thanks to doubleo for the bottle. Pours a deep reddish brown with a off white head, decent lacing. Aromas of pine, caramel malt, and some alcohol. Flavors are similar caramel malts, and spicy hops. This is a big yet wonderfully balanced beer. I really enjoyed this bottle. Thanks again doubleo!


 DuffMan (2139), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Dec 2, 2008  
On tap at The Neighborhood in San Diego. Dark ruby brown. Spicy and grassy aroma, quite herbal. Sweet dark caramel, lots of sweet spice, crisp capsicum-like bitter finish. A bit of an odd choice of hops, but it works!


Moggman (94), Columbus, Ohio, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/517/20
Nov 28, 2008  
Bottle. Pours red with thick off white head. Aroma is pine, malt, grass. Flavor is well balanced with malts leading the way, then citrus in the back. Very smooth finish.


 HumuloneRed (746), Vancouver, Washington, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/518/20
Nov 27, 2008  
22oz. Bottle. The beer pours a murky deep crimson with a frothy beige head with thick soapy lacing. Strong earthy citrus, and floral notes with huge amounts of sweet malt in the nose. The first thing that hit you is the bitterness. Then comes the malt and citrus. Huge body and a very chewy mouthfeel. Very warming. A very tasty and well made beer. Yet another reason to look forward to the holiday season!


 Hophead22 (365), Redlands, California, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/517/20
Nov 27, 2008  
22oz bottle. Dark red color with a full off white head. Very nice hop aroma, slightly grassy. Good flavor, nicely balanced and very flavorful. Great brew.



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