AleSmith Grand Cru 3.89 622

AleSmith Grand Cru

	Percentile
	99
	overall

Brewed by AleSmith Brewing Company
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
San Diego, California USA

bottled
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Ratings	Average	Score	Seasonal	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
622	3.9/5.0	3.89/5.0	Winter	10.6%	96.7	Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

Commercial Description:
Bottle conditioned.
AleSmith Grand Cru really needs to be tasted to be truly appreciated. Toasty, caramelly flavors, as well as flavors imparted by the Belgian yeast strain, predominate over a tapestry of subtle nuances. Winner of the blue ribbon at the 1999 California State Fair, it is a thing of beauty. It is available in 750 ml. champagne bottles. Appearance: Crystal clear (when served properly), with a toast-brown color. Flavor: Starts with the tangy flavor of our championship Belgian yeast, then fades to a medium-light flavor of vanilla, caramel and chocolate. Finishes dry and well-balanced with a slightly toasty flavor. Aroma: Vanilla and chocolate aromas predominate, along with the Belgian yeast characteristics. Mouthfeel (body/texture): Clean and crisp, medium-bodied. Warmth from the high alcohol content makes it feel like a fine wine.

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beervana (781), Libertyville, Illinois, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	9/10	3/5	9/10	3/5	18/20

Aug 22, 2006

(06.20.06) One pint 9.4 oz green bottle from Liquidsolutions.biz. 10% ABV. Poured clear amber with tiny white head. Soft carbonation. Sweet malt and fresh fruit (plum) aromas. Full-bodied ale that starts with moderate sweetness and caramel/spicy/fruity (ripe plum) flavors. Finished with light malt fade and hop bitterness. Smooth and rich. Intense complex flavor character. Alcohol well hidden in this more-ish beer. An exquisite ale.

505 (271), Echo Park, California, USA

4.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.3	8/10	4/5	10/10	4/5	17/20

Aug 13, 2006

I loved this beer. Pours a dark brown, relatively clear, although dark. Not much head though. Aroma was malty, dried fruits. Flavor is very complex, yet very well balanced. A lot going on, but nothing overwhelming. Hid alcohol well. Nice work.

patrick767 (2051), fort wayne, Indiana, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	9/10	3/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Aug 12, 2006

bottle - Pours crystal clear, says the commercial description? hah... no, I poured slowly and there was no way this ale was going to come out crystal clear. Pours a murky brown with a thin head, almost nonexistent head. It has a very pleasant, assertive aroma of yeast, malt, and dark fruit. It tastes very sweet. There’s plenty of malts and candi sugar in there. The yeast comes through as well as some mild dark fruit notes. The high abv is masked by the sweetness. I wouldn’t have known it was 10% if I hadn’t read the bottle first. The finish is smooth and dry. This is another high quality ale from Alesmith.

elektronikfagtekniker (892), kbh, Denmark

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	7/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	16/20

Aug 10, 2006 Updated: Aug 8, 2007

bottle. murky golden color. sweet and malty. low carp. bit soapy. pleasantly high quality.

SSstout (5), Virginia, USA
does not count

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	6/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	18/20

Aug 6, 2006

Pours a deep reddish brown with a slight head fading quickly. Aroma of vanilla, brown sugar and sweet plum. Layers of flavor. Surprisingly pleasant and intriguing on the palate. It is worth seeking out since it is not easy to find.

Saarlander (1581), Rancho Cucamonga, California, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	8/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	15/20

Aug 3, 2006

A ruby pour, with alot of Fruitiness, and malt. An older sample, so I’m sure it has mellowed abit, Caramel, hints of vanilla on the tongue. Always a good brew!

Mette (224), Frederiksberg, Denmark

2.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.4	5/10	3/5	5/10	2/5	9/20

Jul 29, 2006

Tak til Martin for at dele dette forfærdelige produkt med os som var på Ølbaren den sommeraften. Det er tanken der tæller. Kastanje-rød med et lille lyst skum. En slikbutik uden lige, tørrede frugter og der gik jeg "kløjs" i den. Fylder alt for meget, jeg giver op.

Ty5592 (1015), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	5/5	7/10	4/5	14/20

Jul 28, 2006

750ml. Clear ruby color with no head at all. No carbonation either. Smells of dried fruit with sweet malty taste. Medium alcohol finish.

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