 Drink4Satan (585), Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
Jan 26, 2008 It’s not complex or interesting, but it’s an outstanding example of a hoppy, medium-bodied American strong ale. It’s balance between piney, resin hop bitterness and caramel sweetness is nearly perfect. The appearance is outstanding, with a rocky tan head that leaves thick, 3-dimentional rings of lace. The nose is potent, with grapefruity and floral hops piercing through a caramel malt backbone. The flavour is similar, with an increased emphasis on the malty character. The carbonation is soft, yet tingly and perfectly matched for the viscosity of the brew. Alesmith never ceases to amaze me.
emerica56 (575), Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
Jan 26, 2008 This is an awesome American strong ale. The appearance is unreal with how thick the head it and it dosent even fade. It has a redish color to it but also kind of cloudy. As i smell it the aroma is very floral with lots of hops and malt spice. As i sip on it i love the strong hop bitterness on the tip of my tounge with a rich caramel coating. Also the bitterness does not fade as the beer slides down your throat which is very nice.
turbo (1254), Arizona, USA
Jan 25, 2008 Bottle poured reddish brown with a nice, thick,creamy off white head and a nice heavy sheet of lacing on the glass.
Aroma is hops and grapefruit,citrus, caramel.
Big strong flavor of malts, citrus, caramel and warming alcohol.
Sweet malty finish that sticks to your mouth...good stuff!
leeburg (146), Juneau, Alaska, USA
Jan 21, 2008 With an aggressive, central pour, I got a red amber beer with the most beautiful spongy fluffy head I’ve yet seen. Pine and grapefruit nose, but smooth flavors for its quite hoppy presence. Happy to have finally given it a try.
badnewsbeers (1026), Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Jan 19, 2008 deep red pour with medium off-white head..aroma of sugar, grapefruit (little else and very typical of a IIPA)...grapefruit, clove, and sugar for its flavor..creamy, nicely laced brew..just seems like this is a standard IIPA..nothing complex or exciting
jcwattsrugger (5223), Florida and, New Jersey, USA
Jan 19, 2008 071210-Ale Smith Yule Smith (04 Winter) @San Diego Brewing [CA]-on tap-pours an off white head that laces and amber color. Aroma is citrus hops, medium malt. Taste is citrus hops, medium malt, alcohol, syrupy. OK effervescence.
BigMilly8 (374), Holiday, Florida, USA
Jan 18, 2008 From bottle : Pours a semi clear, dark brown with red highlights, and a crazy big white foamy head, that over stays its welcome in my opinion. A spicey, hoppy, bourbon alcoholy nose. Taste has a bitter bite right at the beginning, which is unusual i think, i usually get that toward the end of beers. It has a delightful malty, cinnamon finish, with a touch of alcohol. Medium body and a very smooth palate. A nice fireside sipper for sure.
AlabastorJones (762), San Francisco, California, USA
Jan 14, 2008 Sweet brown shugga bourbon nose, maple, brown body and thin head, sweet syrupy molases, brown sugar, mild spices, warming, pretty standard and certainly overated
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