kaaskop99 (16), escondido, California, USA
Aug 23, 2002 The cask conditioned version of this beer is miraculous The Hop Flavor is immense but balances well with Maltiness This beer is off the scale
a world class beer
 dwyerpg (1981), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Nov 15, 2006 This smells great, fruity and fresh (apricots almost). This is one great IPA. Lots of floral characteristics. I like this a lot, and would buy it all the time if we could get it here in Las Vegas. In fact, I think it is probably my favorite.
Svejk (11), USA
Jan 14, 2007 In my opinion, Alesmith is the ultimate IPA. As a homebrewer, I have no idea how they are able to get such an incredible hop aroma in a bottle. It seems impossible. Another great thing about Alesmith is that they are able to make a beer with a huge hop presence without being unpleasantly bitter. This is a fantastic beer.
torourke (7), West Melbourne, Florida, USA
does not count  Jul 14, 2008 This is my favorite beer in the world. I’m from Florida and I order this beer by mail. It’s very expensive because of the shipping costs but it’s worth it to me. This is the creamiest thickest IPA I have ever tasted. The balance between the pale malt and the formidable hops is perfect. Thick and rich this is almost a double IPA but I like it just the way it is. I love this beer and it has a certain San Diego hop load that is very similar to Racer 5 by Bear Republic. I’m guessing that Cascade and Centennial hops are used in this fantastic concoction. The head is a supremely jagged cloud like affair and is very sticky leaving plenty of lace on my pint glass. The color is a little darker than most IPAs and I like that. If you have never had this IPA, I suggest you do whatever it takes to get it, like I do. Well worth the extra expense and a real treat.
illidurit (315), Santa Cruz, California, USA
Jan 26, 2008 A gorgeous pour results in a hazy dark gold beer topped with a nice 2 finger head. Huge sheets of lacing composed of very fine carbonation adorn the sides of the pint glass.
An alluring grapefruit and orange hop scent emanates from the head, complemented by a hint of caramel from the sweet bready malts.
Taste is like biting into a grapefruit covered in maple syrup! Amazingly juicy. The balance is seriously a thing of beauty and awe.
Medium body, pretty significant carbonation. A bit sticky but pretty crisp and eventually drying, begging for the next sip.
I wish I had more, ’nuff said.
Best IPA I’ve ever had.
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