AleSmith YuleSmith (Winter) Imperial Red Ale 4.07 789

AleSmith YuleSmith (Winter) Imperial Red Ale

	Percentile
	100
	overall

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
789	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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Gregis (1135), Shawnee, Kansas, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	8/10	4/5	8/10	5/5	17/20

Jul 7, 2007

Bottle shared by mreusch at the csbosox tasting 7/3. Pours a cloudy caramel brown with a small tan head. Sweet candied hops and caramel on the nose; quite nice. Medium-bodied and creamy with a nice sweet/bitter finish. The flavor follows the nose with caramel and sweet, candied hops leading to a mildly dry and bitter finish. This is a very tasty beer. Thanks again for sharing this one, Matt!

piscator34 (1134), Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

Jun 29, 2008

Bottled sample via oakbluff. Amber in colour with medium carbonation and great head retention. Aromas of pine, citrusy hops, caramel, and a touch of earth. Flavors of chewy pale and caramel malts mix well with notes of mild citrus, black pepper, pine needles. There was a hint of asprin on the finish, probably due to the age of the bottle. Moderately bitter for the style, with a nice drying sensation on the palate. Very well executed.

kyzr (1127), Belgrade, Montana, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	16/20

Dec 19, 2003

Big alive head, great forest pine smell with citrus. Flavors of roasted malt blened so well with the hops. Terrific balance between the two. Creamy finish that makes you want more.

BlackDonald (1127), Boise, Idaho, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	7/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	14/20

Jun 19, 2008

This was pretty good, although I think I prefer the summer version. This had a chewy maltiness to it, with some light citrus hops in the background. Toasted toffee and caramel, with a hint of cocoa dustiness in the finish.

Pwn3d (1123), 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.

gam (1123), brisbane, Australia

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	3/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Oct 25, 2009

Small head leaves some cover of lace and edge bubbles,not strong carbonation but ample,pour is dark salmon pink to mauve like,aroma spicy dark fruit wine brown sugar brandy,flavour fizzy smooth malty brandy raisin cinnamon cherry pine caramel,just a good ale,finish good bitter taste smooth with a fizz.

jeremytoni (1123), Swedesboro, New Jersey, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	17/20

Nov 8, 2009

From a bottle poured a ruby colro with a very small head. Nice hoppy flavor with a lingering aftertaste.

NobleSquirrel (1121), Chicago, Illinois, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	9/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Nov 24, 2007

his is quite comparable to the summer version, a bit more balaced, distinct red character coming through in the sweetness and body. decent.

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