 johnadam2002 (529), Hainesport, New Jersey, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
May 15, 2007 Poured a dark red almost brown. Big head that was long lasting. Aroma was of citrus and hops with hints of pine. Smells like the holidays. Very hoppy taste that was delightfully smoothe. Excellent balance. What a great brew.. Thanks to dirty_martini
paytoplay (135), , California, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Sep 18, 2008 2006 Winter YuleSmith. What a beer. Intense aroma, very complex set of hops. Darker and richer than the Summer version. Just the right amount of age. Very complete brew, great finish. Some pine, more wood pine and not sharp, some smoke and smooth malty flavors. Tough to describe. Looking forward to the 08 Winter for sure.
41cubs (149), , New Jersey, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Mar 11, 2009 This beer induces a state of sedated excitement for me. The aroma and flavor are so harmoniously balanced that it feels like a big wow beer and like comfort food simantaneously. Smells like Brachs caramel candy and lilacs mixed together; that is to say sweet malts and earthiness. Flavor is more of that with a strong, even introduction of bitter hops that continues on through all the way down the hatch. Mouthfeel is coating and sticky but I wouldn’t call it full, more like a perfect medium. This is my first taste of Alesmith and it’s pretty damn exciting. This beer smoothly delivers the goods, thank you Alesmith. 2008 22oz.
cmonster (114), Portland, Oregon, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Nov 26, 2009 Updated: Dec 11, 2009Bomber served in a tulip. Pours hazy amber-brown with a huge light-tan head. The AleSmith IPA pine and citrus nose is there with considerable maltiness for support. And it’s all turned up a notch. Caramely, piney, resiny, pineappley. Excellent IPA-like lacing. A holiday treat fo-sho. Medium-full body with considerable malt backbone. Sweet and bitter flavor. Long finish with the malts, hops, and some alcohol on display. This is a terrific winter brew, near the top of my list overall.
thefrutigers (100), , Arizona, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Mar 15, 2009 bottle 22oz: Pours deep clear red with a cread thick head. Smells heavy of citrusy piney hops. Flavor matches the smell beautifully and ends bitterly, but nice. Nice alcoholic balance. Full of great smells and flavors, and very complex in taste. Most enjoyable.
ben4321 (1054), Rockville, Maryland, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 5, 2009 Location: 22 oz bottle from jcos’s trip to Rozi’s Wine and Liquor House, 12/5/09
Aroma: A nose of citrus hops, resin, caramel, pine
Appearance: Cloudy dark red color with a lasting tan head
Flavor: Taste is nicely hoppy, with just enough malts for balance
Palate: Smooth and medium-full bodied, easy drinking brew
Overall Impression:
Overall this is a really good solid Imperial Red Ale, a style I almost always seem to enjoy. I like this one quite a bit, nicely done. Reminded me a bit of the Stone 13 in style. Anyway, quite a nice beer. I’m glad I got to try this one as I liked it a lot and it is not available in my area. Thanks, Justin!
RickTStiles (52), New York, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 23, 2009 The aroma is dominated by yeast but the layers are deep. So much flavor in this beer! Plenty of hoppyness with some bitter fruit notes. Hints of caramel and nutmeg even. Finish really lasts! A hearty, spicy and satisfying brew and a new Christmas tradition for sure.
Volgon (2490), Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Feb 21, 2007 Bomber: Pours a reddish orange with a thick rocky off-white head, aroma has citrus, dark fruits, bread and pine, full bodied, sticky texture with ample carbonation, starts and ends bitter with a long bitter-sweet bready aftertaste.
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