AleSmith YuleSmith (Winter) Imperial Red Ale

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	100
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Brewed by AleSmith Brewing Company
Style: American Strong Ale
San Diego, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	Seasonal	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
752	4.08/5.0	4.07/5.0	Winter	9.5%	99.2	Snifter, Trappist glass

Commercial Description:
During the summer, YuleSmith is transformed into a big, hoppy, Double IPA. The enormous load of hops requires a substantial malt background to create just the right balance for a Double IPA. Lighter in color, summer YuleSmith is available around the 4th of July and is packaged in a red, white, and blue bottle. For the winter season, YuleSmith is brewed as an Imperial Red Ale. This version is maltier, more balanced, and darker in color than the summer version. Although quite malty, big hop flavors and aromas are abundant making this an unforgettable winter warmer. Winter YuleSmith is packaged in traditional holiday red and green. Original Gravity Alcohol by Volume 1.085 9.5%

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NomDeBeer (399), Maryland, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	15/20

Oct 7, 2009

Pours a murky reddish brown with a huge fluffy head. Good retention and lacing. Aroma is alcohol, prunes, raisins, and a bit of sweet perfume. Taste is caramel, dark fruit, and a touch of citrus hops at the end. Smooth full-bodied, malt-driven beer.

CUJO (339), Brooklyn, New York, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	16/20

Oct 6, 2009

Split with Pwn3d... more like the harbinger of death rather than good tidings! This beer can definitely kill a lumberjack. Pours a slightly cloudy, rich mahagony leaving 1 finger of foamy white head. The nose is a bit fruity, but I gather its from the use of sugars rather than actual fruit. Very heavy body, uber high esters, yeats, malts... no way you could session a beast like this. Honestly think this is overrated, it felt like beer concentrate: high ratio of ingredients, not enough water. Good, but is this really the #2 in the style?!

Pwn3d (1052), Manhattan, New York, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	7/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	15/20

Oct 5, 2009

bomber split with CUJO.. a lot of things going on, almost like ultra condensed beer. Mega hoppy and mega malty. Candi sugars and burning. Spice and esters all over the place. Some dark fruits.

thebeertourist (2777), Oslo, Norway

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	8/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	15/20

Oct 5, 2009

Bottle from De Bierkoning. Copper brown with a light offwhite head. Raisins and citrussy hoppiness combined with raisins flavours. Noticeable alcohol and dry throughout. Quite light body. Very nice.

ericandersnavy (1051), crossroads, Texas, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	15/20

Sep 29, 2009

bottle thanks to bman113vr. poured a deep amber/red with an off white head that laces the glass. aroma of malt, slight cereal, hops, and citrus. flavor was caramel, pine, slight grass, followed by a good bitter. body was light with medium carbonation.

Fratto (691), Arlington, Texas, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	9/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	18/20

Sep 23, 2009

Thanks ericandersnavy. Great strong aroma right off the bat. Slight alcohol, honey and bread. Warming. Really nice spicy aftertaste. I love it.

yobdoog (1431), Woodridge NY, New York, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	15/20

Sep 16, 2009

Not what I was expecting. Aroma was partially balanced but flavor was hop dominant and did not go well with my holiday meal. Very bitter and lingered quite a bit. Ɠ-Reminder)

Cavie (1369), Fort Worth, Texas, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Sep 13, 2009

Bottle courtesy of ericandersnavy. Clear red pour with a healthy head. Very hoppy smell with a belgian sweet aroma. Taste is nice with a fair level of hops. Has a dry burn on the finish that provides a tasty finish.

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