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AleSmith IPA

AleSmith IPA

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An India Pale Ale (IPA) brewed by
AleSmith Brewing Company

San Diego, California USA

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7044.08/5.04.08/5.07.25%99.9 Shaker, Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:
AleSmith IPA used to be known as "Irie Pirate Ale." However, some nasty patent attorneys think the name is too similar to another brand, so we had to "cease and desist." It's a darn shame, but it beats an obnoxious legal battle, in both expenses and Excedrin. Don't worry though, we won't change the beer (which is a MUCH better IPA than that "other" brand). It was conceived as an American-style IPA to satisfy the yearnings of the most die-hard hopheads. Its high alcohol content may catch you unawares if you're not careful, but it's hard to resist once you've tasted it. Appearance: Deep golden to light amber color, and a nice beige head, with good retention when properly served. Flavor: Starts off with strong citrusy, resiny flavors, balanced by a nice malty sweetness, then fades to a dry finish with a lingering hoppiness and a faint hint of plums and black cherries. Aroma: Strong piney-citrusy character, with vanilla in the background. Mouthfeel (body/texture): Smooth, medium-bodied. Feels warm in the mouth from the alcohol.

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 Ungstrup (10824), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/517/20
Sep 13, 2004  
An unclear orange beer with a small disappearing beige head. The aroma is great of hops, oil, and grass. The flavor is sweet and very hoppy, but also with notes of oil and grass. A lovely IPA.


 Papsoe (9663), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/515/20
Jun 5, 2007  
(Bottle 65 cl) Courtesy of Storm. Hazy, amber golden with a creamy, off-white head leaving laces. Fresh, citrusy hop aroma. Medium body, light notes of caramel and very distinct citrus and peach from the hops. Rather hoppy finish. Solid West Coast IPA. 310507


 Oakes (6784), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/58/104/516/20
Jul 24, 2002  
Bronze; big cascade nose; very citrusy (grapefruit) - pure hop juice with a dry finish. A pleasing drink.


 joergen (6141), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Oct 19, 2006  
Bottle. Cloudy amber coloured with a white head. Aroma of caramel, pine needles and hops. Flavour of caramel, hops and pine needles.


 sk8viking (6028), Copenhagen, Denmark
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/516/20
Oct 18, 2006  
Bottle thanks to the boys at Ĝlbaren. Light hazy golden colour with a white head. Plesant malty, floral hoppy aroma and a light sweet malty, dry hop, floral, citrus taste. Medium body with a sweet, dry finish.




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