AleSmith Barrel Aged Speedway Stout

Brewed by AleSmith Brewing Company
Style: Imperial Stout
San Diego, California USA

Had at DLD.BA Speedway it was great,chocolate and coffee with a tan head.,rich and roasty.CHEERS

2004 Number 74/228. Words can not express my gratitude to Zug4abby for sending this my way. Shared this with Yourdarklord, rooftoprogue, landseer, and my wife. Pours black with frothy brown head. What a complex aroma of molasses, oak, chocolate, and coffee. Nice mouthfeel, not as thick as I was expecting, which makes this so dangerous. I could have drank the bottle in no time. A lot of the aroma carries into the flavor. Flavor of coffee, dark roasted malt, with an mild accent of bourbon, all nicely blended. Pleasantly mild bitter and coffee finish, with some slight dry woody notes. Lingers very nicely without being sticky or cloying. Alcohol very well hidden. Peter did the right thing and released this when it was ready. No need to cellar, it’s ready right now. Simply put, and outstanding beer that is worth the hype, and then some. Thanks Edward for lettting us trash your kitchen and leave without cleaning up!

Rating 450; 2004 BOTTLE 54/228 OPENED SIDE BY SIDE WITH A REGULAR SPEEDWAY; Thanks to Odeed for the sample at his beer tasting 8/27/06; Nose of bittersweet coffee and chocolate with vanilla; opaque brown with no head; Flavor was complex of coffee, chocolate, vanilla and a little alcohol; palate a little thinner than regular Speedway.

Like drew just said this was smashed between still nacht 2000 and ba darklord. Simply amazing. Had a very solid aroma of bourbon and coffee. Incredible flavor of roasty chocolate and coffee. Simply smooth and incredible.

Pours a dark black color with a mocha colored head. Head diminishes to only a ring around the glass. Smell of coffee and soft bourbon, maybe some hints of chocolate and oak. The bourbon is nicely balanced in their, it’s not overpowering as so many other barrel aged stouts have been. Taste is simply exceptional. Roastiness adds a nice touch to the dark chocolate and bourbon. Hints of vanilla and oak, but I am once again impressed on how well the bourbon is integrated. It’s like a soft, smooth, high quality bourbon barrel was used; it’s not harsh at all. A little less than full bodied, with a soft amount of carbonation. A pure joy to drink, I am forever greatful for being given the opportunity to try this.

Thanks to hapjydeuce via trade. Pours black as night into my snifter. Head is thin dark brown that stay around for a while. Good lacing on the glass. Aroma is amazing. Huge bourbon ,burnt caramel, tobacco, dark fruits, and coffee. I think this may have the most complex aroma I have ever had the pleasure of smelling.Medium to Full bodied with a somewhat oily texture. Heavy sweetness to moderate bitterness. I think I am going to move to San Diego and its not for the weather. Amazing stout. Thank you Alesmith.

sampled with the phoenix crew. supplied by sparky27 who very nonchalantly pulled this rare gem out. ( i think he’s missing a kidney at this point!). 2006 bottle # 193/233. pours just next to blacker than my soul with a creamy tan head and plenty of spotty lacing. aromas of fruit, light bourbon, milder coffee than regular version ( :-( = sad ), wood, warm and delicioso! if you ate a hershey kiss right after a swig of whiskey it would taste like this!... chocolate candy, nutty, coffee, wood, soft bourbon, really robustly roasted grain, mmm. big time aftertaste of of coffee and chocolate hangs onto the tongue. luscious mouth feel... slick and smooth. really hearty and warming... it makes me want to curl up and sleep ( after i’m done drinking it of course!)...

2006 bottle shared thanks to thickerfreakness. This pours black with a tan head. Nose was chocolate with oak and some alcohol. Slight sour smell. Taste was decadent with chocolate, bourbon and wood. Mouthfeel was medium with some alcohol. Incredible brew.