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AleSmith Decadence 2006

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3334.07/5.04.05/5.0Special9.9%98.9Snifter, Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
Imperial Evil Dead Red Ale (also known as Dead by Dawn)

Alesmith's Decadence Anniversary Ale was originally brewed in 2005 to celebrate our first decade in business. The brewers at Alesmith had such a great time concocting Decadence that they decided to make it an annual event, and brew a new style each year to commemorate our Anniversary. The second release in the Decadence series, Dead by Dawn, was inspired by our own seasonal specialty ale, Evil Dead Red. What if we made it bigger, bolder and even more evil? The result is Decadence 2006 Dead by Dawn, a devilicious auburn-colored ale with a complex sweet caramel maltiness balanced by the just the right amount of hop bitterness. Dead by Dawn showcases an enticing hop flavor and intense hop aroma that rounds out this rich, full-bodied ale. Join our Anniversary Celebration with Decadence. You'll soon discover why Alesmith is known around the world as the place to find Legendary Craftsmanship.

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 Ungstrup (15122), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
May 31, 2008  
Bottled. A hazy dark amber beer with and orangey head. The aroma is sweet malty with strong notes of over ripe fruits. The flavor is sweet malty with strong notes of over ripe fruits as well as lesser notes of spices. Thanks Papsoe for sharing.


 Papsoe (14904), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Oct 1, 2007  
(Bottle 75 cl) Courtesy of boboski. Pours a slightly hazy, orangey brown with a dense, light brown head leaving some lacework. Fat aroma of overripe fruit and hops. Surprisingly this isn’t overly full-bodied. Intense aromas of raisins and overripe fruit and then classical accents of American aroma hops in the finish. Good but not outstanding. 280907


 omhper (12179), Stockholm, Sweden
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/514/20
Feb 24, 2008  
Bottled. Dark mahogany colour, creamy head. Aroma of burnt caramel. Sweet and full bodied with velvetty softness. Roasty and very malty with spun sugar and lots of toffee. Warming and vast in character.


 yespr (12024), Copenhagen O, Denmark
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Oct 5, 2007  
75 cL bottle, thanks to Papsoe. Pours hazy red with a lacing white head. Dried raisin aroma. Flavour is dried fruity roasted malty with a slight liqourice note. Dry liqourice finish. Nice.


 fonefan (11313), VestJylland, Denmark
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Nov 18, 2008  
<b>Bottle 75cl. @ TFODRBSG 2008, Ulfborg, Denmark</b>
Light unclear medium to dark red amber color with a average to large, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, light beige head. Aroma is moderate to heavy malty, caramel, heavy hoppy, grass, orange. Flavor is moderate to heavey sweet and bitter with a long to average duration. Body is medium to full, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. Very nice ;0)) (230808)


 oh6gdx (8838), Vasa, Finland
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Feb 28, 2008  
Bottled (thanks omhper!). Deep amber colour, mediumsized creamy head. Aroma is fruits, some yeast, caramel malts, spices and raisins. Some mild roasted notes also. Flavour is caramel malts, toffee, some breadyness, fruity and flowery notes along with raisins and mild notes of alcohol.


 joergen (8539), Frederiksberg, Denmark
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Oct 3, 2007  
Bottle. Clear orange red coloured with a beige head. Sweet aroma of caramel, dried fruits, hops and pine needles. Flavour of caramel, dried fruits, hops, grape fruits and pine needles. Dry hoppy finish.


 kp (8399), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Sep 9, 2007    Updated: Nov 25, 2007
Name: Decadence
Date: 07/14/2007
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting, O-Town Throwdown
Vintage: 2006

muddy dark red, fine beige head, drippy lace, huge earthy and citrus hop aroma on a dark caramel malt base, creamy body, rich dark caramel malt flavor balanced by a big wonderful blend of earthy hops, sweet fruit and vanilla comes in to balance the hops, nice long bitter finish,
-------- /> Name: Decadence
Date: 10/20/2007
Mode: bottle
Source: cellar tasting
Vintage: 2006

lots of caramel sweetness and breadyness in the aroma along with the earthy and citrus hops, same wonderful blend of flavors,
-------- /> Name: Decadence
Date: 11/04/2007
Source: trade
Vintage: 2006
Words: boottle

the caramel sweetness develops in the flavor as it warms, the definitive imperial red ale

Aroma: 8/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 8/10; Palate: 8/10; Overall: 16/20
Rating: 4/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: **4



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