 Jan Primus (147), Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
May 12, 2008 Here is a beer that far exceeded my expectations, as the style American Strong Ale is kind of vague. Pours a rich copper brown colour, with a huge rocky head that could not be avoided. The key here is balance, I have yet to try a beer that does a finer job in balancing the malts and hops, just masterful. Very easy drinking I could not detect the high alcohol and would drink this all the time if I could...very nicely done by Alesmith.
fishingnet (563), Brandon, Florida, USA
May 11, 2008 Bottle. Pours a hazy amber with a small white head that leaves some lacing. Aroma of citrus, caramel, sweet malt, and alcohol. Taste is the same as aroma. Medium mouthfeel with a moderate amount of bitterness and well hidden alcohol. Very good.
Rciesla (166), Brick City, New Jersey, USA
May 8, 2008 Bottle 06 served in 07. Ruby Brown pour. Great flavors of citrus/grape/passion hop character. I really enjoyed this bottle.
desurfer (993), Pinellas Park, Florida, USA
May 6, 2008 Clear orange body. Aroma of piney hops, almost Christmas tree-like. Flavor is full of more pine and citrus hoppiness and an assertive alcohol character. Biting carbonation. Very nice!
AgentSteve (475), Livermore, California, USA
May 5, 2008 Beautiful pour of clear ruddy brown with three finger cream colored head. Nose is rich with pieapple hop aroma, with malt sweetness. The flavor is equal to the nose in richness and mild sweetness with the pineapple standing out. Smooth, subtle creaminess in the mouthfeel. Very nice.
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