AleSmith Horny Devil

	Percentile
	94
	overall

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

bottled
common

on tap
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Ratings	Average	Score	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
581	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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thornecb (1773), Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	3/5	8/10	3/5	17/20

Dec 26, 2006

Pours liquid amber into a tulip. Head quickly subsides. Sweet candi aromas. Dry coriander and caramel. Very similar to a Stille de Nacht, but less full bodied. A very close second.

IrishBoy (2712), Bakersfield, California, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	4/5	8/10	5/5	16/20

Dec 16, 2006

Bottle; Nose of caramel, vanilla, banana, and yeast; hazy gold with a small white head; flavor shows the coriander, orange, caramel, and a light banana ester, with a little alcohol shoing as the finish in the medium body.

TPaliga (212), Munster, Indiana, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	6/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	17/20

Dec 13, 2006

Nice fruity, yeasty aroma. Awesome belgian flavor. banana yeast, nuts, spices, sweet fruit. All brought together with light hops bitterness. Finishes smooth, dry, and warm.

mjg74 (1997), La Mesa, California, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	6/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Nov 24, 2006

Tap @ Liar’s Club. Medium golden upon pouring. Sweet creamy cheesecake aromas. Body is thick and creamy. Some yeasty grainy qualities along with a cideresque flavor. A little alcohol is present as well.

alexanderj (2252), Chino Hills, California, USA

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

Nov 20, 2006

Aroma wasn’t too strong; some hints of coriander, yeast and light fruit. Color was clear dark, gold; medium white head. Initially the high alcohol content was evident, lessened after a few tastes. Flavor became more complex with more tasting. Flavors of Belgian yeast, coriander spice, sweet malt and candy sugar. Finish was dry. Very enjoyable.

UselessGdTaste (363), Long Beach, California, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	3/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Nov 16, 2006

Very unique. I sense a lot of spicyness, wigh hints of white pepper coming through. There is also some citrus, specifically orange. Refreshing and subtle, but powerful.

JohnnyJ (1312), Carlsbad, California, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

Nov 9, 2006

Pours a clear gold with no head. Nice sweet fruit and yeast aroma. Flavors of sweet fruit, spice, belgian yeast, esters, a little coriander, and a bit of sourness. The more sips taken, the more interesting flavors come out. Light body.

tramp55555 (44), Lisbon, Ohio, USA

4.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.9	10/10	5/5	10/10	5/5	19/20

Nov 8, 2006

Second best beer I’ve ever had (only Trappistes Rochefort 10 beats this). This truely is ’little drops of heaven. And it’s made in the good old USA! Who says American beer is no good? Make them drink this!

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