AleSmith Horny Devil

	Percentile
	94
	overall

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

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Ratings	Average	Score	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
583	3.66/5.0	3.65/5.0	10%	84.9	Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

Commercial Description:
Horny Devil (formerly known as Belgian Strong Ale) is inspired by the curious beers produced by Trappist monks in monasteries across Belgium. The beer's dryness and strength are the result of a unique Trappist yeast strain in a warm fermentation. These attributes are subtly masked by the restrained use of premium low-alpha hop varieties. The malt flavors and fruity esters produced during fermentation create the initial impression, while authentic Belgian Candi sugar and fresh coriander add complexity to the palate. Appearance: Bright amber color, nearly orange, and good head formation and retention when properly served. Appealing Brussels lace. Flavor: Intriguingly complex. Starts with flavors of fresh coriander and characteristics of Trappist yeast, then fades to a nice, dry finish. Light on the palate but exploding with flavor. Aroma: Vinous aroma with a heavy dose of coriander and fruity esters from the Trappist yeast. Mouthfeel (body/texture): Light-to-medium body, with warmth from the high alcohol content and a clean, dry finish.

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Guerde (703), Welcome, Minnesota, USA

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	7/10	5/5	9/10	4/5	15/20

Oct 21, 2009

(bottle from the legendary bhensonb, thanks!) Pours a hazy orange with a tall white head that settles to a thick medium cap. The aroma smells like pizza sauce right off the bat, with additional coriander, bready yeast, and pepper. Further warming sweetens the deal, with a strong scent of peach skin and some orange zest followed up with some sweet pale malts. Taste is nice and fruity, with more of the peach, coriander, orange, candi sugar, salt, and a bit of banana. The finish lingers for a long period of time and it’s very bready. Mouthfeel is medium and carbonation is lively. Thanks again Bill!

madmitch76 (619), , Essex, England

3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3	5/10	3/5	6/10	3/5	13/20

Oct 19, 2009

5th April 2008 Complex barleywine with coriander citrus and vanilla. A bit green.

tarheels86 (755), Washington DC, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	14/20

Oct 12, 2009

750 mL shared. This is a lot like a Delirium Tremens or Abbey Tripel clone. Pours a cloudy, deep yellow with a huge bright white head that has good retention and lacing. Grainy, lemon, nose with some yeast and coriander similar to a tripel. Taste has a sour citrus note along with lots of candi sugar, yeast, peaches, apricots. An excellent Belgian clone. Very yummy, chewy mouthfeel. 11% is well hidden.

gracefullypunk (307), Washington, USA

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

Sep 29, 2009

Warm yellow with virtually no head. Aromas of candy sugar, coriander, and some pepper. Tastes of coriander, brown sugar, yeast, some peaches. Crisp palate.

carruthm (1134), Seattle, Washington, USA

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

Sep 29, 2009

Dry white wine aroma with coriander, spices, apricots. Flavor is mostly sweet, but with slight tart and slightly sour.

smashteroid (251), USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	7/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	16/20

Sep 10, 2009

Served cold from tap at tasting room. Cloudy gold color with rich white head. Aroma of coriander, yeast, spices and dry malts. Taste includes fruits, spices, candy sugar and wheat. Yum.

daknole (2940), Plantation, Florida, USA

4.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.5	9/10	4/5	9/10	5/5	18/20

Sep 7, 2009

Delicious. Really damn delicious. Pours a cloudy gold. The spcies in this beer are amazing. TOns of coriander, yeast, toffee, honey, cloves and stone fruits in the aroma. Flavor is creamy, spicy, sweet, dry, balanced. Delicious. Coriander, candi sugar, brown sugar, nectarine and peaches...holy shit...I want another bottle. THis was good shit.

petematte46 (225), Dallas, Texas, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	7/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Sep 5, 2009

Deep gold pour with no head. Sweet honey, caramel and butterscotch aroma. The body is just bursting with white sugar sweetness. Sweet dough, caramel, toffee and cane sugar. From start to finish, this is sugar.

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