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AleSmith X

AleSmith X

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An American Pale Ale brewed by
AleSmith Brewing Company

San Diego, California USA

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3633.62/5.03.62/5.05%97 Lager glass, Shaker P  Stats

Commercial Description:
AleSmith X Extra Pale Ale is a clean, light-colored, light-bodied ale. The People's Choice award winner at the 2000 San Diego Real Ale Festival and the second runner-up in 2001, it has a good dose of dry hops balanced by a gentle sweetness, giving an almost sweet-and-sour effect. Appearance: Light golden color, and a nice white head, with good retention when properly served. Flavor: Starts off with almost tingling flavors of citrus and pine, balanced by a nice malty sweetness, then fades to a dry finish with a lingering hoppiness. Aroma: Strong lemony-citrusy character, with sweet malt and pine in the background. Mouthfeel (body/texture): Smooth, light-bodied.

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 pint_size (1004), Austin, Texas, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/102/511/20

Dec 16, 2007  
11-6-07 Bottle. Watery gold color with really nice head that lasted forever. Muted citris earthy aroma - hints of oak too. Very very very carbonated. The carbonation overpowers the taste. Flavor just isnt there like I want or expect it to be. Somewhat weak and watery for me. Metallic finish to boot - just not my favorite.

eli723 (8), USA
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4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/510/105/519/20
Aug 21, 2008  
Had this at my wedding. A great beer to just drink all night long. Clean, crisp, refreshing, but flavorful enough to keep you interested.


Brewsmith (50), Torrance, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/516/20
Aug 20, 2008  
From a 22oz. bottle purchased locally. Aroma is hoppy, citrus and pineapple with a hint of grain. Color is a clear gold with a white rocky head. First is the hop bitterness and some piney flavor followed by the malt, starting bready and biscuits and followed by some toast. Light, clean, dry finish makes me want another sip. Not heavy. A great American Pale Ale.


 Dogbrick (2209), Columbus, Ohio, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20
Aug 19, 2008  
Bottle from Bevmo in Solana Beach. Pours a pale golden color with a thin white head that diminishes quickly. Spotty lacing. Floral hops aroma with notes of citrus and pears. Medium-bodied and moderately hoppy with floral and spiced notes. Some light malt and fruit in the background as well. The finish is mostly hoppy with some biscuity malt behind it, and a lingering bitter aftertaste. Above average overall, however not up to par with what I imagine Stone can accomplish in an APA.


 ghawener (667), San Salvador, El Salvador
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20
Aug 17, 2008  
At RateBeerians Tasting. Bottle: A good APA, light bodied but flavorfull. Color is pale.


 Ramenen (333), San Salvador, El Salvador
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Aug 17, 2008  
Thanks to ghawener. Drank it in last nite El Salvador Beer Session. Nice well rounded IPA. Pours a clear, light golden color with a big white head. Light bodied, taste of pine and citrus. Short finish.




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