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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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7234.09/5.04.08/5.07.25%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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 travita (738), Lewisville, Texas, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/517/20

Jan 4, 2008  
Golden color with a thick head and floral hop aromas. Floral hop flavors with fruity overtones. Crisp and refreshing perfectly hopped.

 mar (583), Dallas, Texas, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/104/518/20
Sep 6, 2008  
bottle thanks to mashmaster. dark gold amber pour with a thick cream head. smooth citrus hop scent along with floral notes in the background. wow, not overly hoppy and not bitter at all. I heard this was a good IPA but this is freakin awesome. easy on the palate and nice on the way down.


 BelgianBeerGal (904), Sabbatical in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/105/517/20
Sep 6, 2008  
Poured from 75cl bottle at Alesmith dinner. Phenomenal IPA plain and simple. Not overly hopped where it covers evertyhing else. Amazing balance between citrus, piney bitterness and just enough malt. Best IPA I’ve tried so far and I’m not even a huge IPA fan.


 Bigmmartin (208), Dayton, Ohio, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Aug 31, 2008  
Bottle. Strong citrus hop aroma with malt. Flavor is the same...hoppy with a big malt backbone. But not overly malty like some IIPAs....just enough to balance. Citrus hops throughout. A wonderful IPA.


chrisafari (84), Orange, California, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/105/518/20
Aug 30, 2008  
Aroma is hoppy with fresh pine and orange citrus. Pours amber orange with rocky off-white head. Flavor begins with nice citrus/pine and finishes with a nice dry hoppy throat. There is a nice balance between the hops and the malt (for an IPA). Nice finish of toasty and carmel malt. A very good American IPA.


 dalekliz (163), San Diego, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/104/517/20
Aug 29, 2008  
On tap at the brewery for RBSG 08. Pours a clear gold with a nice, white head. Big aroma of citrus and pine hops. Crisp, clear taste with a lot of hops. Lingering hoppy bitterness. Really great IPA.




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