AleSmith Evil Dead Red - AleSmith Brewing Company

mjl21

California

4.43/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On tap at the Blue Palms in LA. Poured into a pint glass. Abv on beer menu is listed as 6.2%.

A-It pours a clear copper color. It has a one finger off white head that shrinks some, but still rests at a nice layer.

S-Really nice hoppy nose. Lots of citrus and pine are present, along with a touch of caramel.

T-Lots of citrus, pine, dank, and a flavor reminiscent of strawberry jello can be found. There is some sugary caramel sweetness that can be found towards the back of each sip.

M-Medium bodied with nice carbonation.

D-A really good hoppy red. The reasonable abv makes it a great session beer.

This was another one of Alesmith's tap only beers that I was able to try while down in LA. It really is a well made hoppy red that I would love to have more access to. I had two of these while at the Blue Palms.

Serving type: on-tap

01-03-2010 23:07:33 | More by mjl21

Zbeetleman

California

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-15-2013 04:54:22 | More by Zbeetleman

BillRoth

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

04-30-2013 02:00:15 | More by BillRoth

acurtis

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

02-10-2013 16:21:18 | More by acurtis

AlbertosTacos

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

02-03-2013 07:35:17 | More by AlbertosTacos

popery

California

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

01-28-2013 04:26:20 | More by popery

jvillefan

California

4/5  rDev -5.7%

01-26-2013 17:45:04 | More by jvillefan

JasonFromLA

California

4.75/5  rDev +12%

01-24-2013 02:41:45 | More by JasonFromLA

miadw3

California

4.75/5  rDev +12%

01-10-2013 08:03:27 | More by miadw3

Fresh

California

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

12-30-2012 21:51:14 | More by Fresh

mkbeirne

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

11-26-2012 15:46:34 | More by mkbeirne

kojevergas

California

3.33/5  rDev -21.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Served on-draught into a 4 oz plastic taster cup at Alesmith's taproom. They really have to get rid of the whole plastic cup system; it's a disgrace. Cost was $2.00.

A: Pours a half finger khaki colour head of great cream, good thickness, and smooth rolling foam. Retention is fair. Good lacing. Colour is a dark chestnut red. No yeast particles are visible. No bubble show.

Sm: Floral hops, with some citrus. Clean malts. Caramelization. Toasted malt. An appealing aroma of moderate strength.

T: Floral hops and clean malts. Caramel. Toasted malt. Balanced and enjoyable. Amber malts. I like it, but it does leave something to be desired in terms of complexity. Not much going on here considering the brewery.

Mf: Smooth and wet. Perfect thickness. Suits the flavour well. Good carbonation.

Dr: Drinkable and enjoyable. Well priced. I'd have it again, preferably from a bottle. Definitely worth a try. A solid seasonal from Alesmith, but not up to par with most of their other offerings.

B-

Serving type: on-tap

11-14-2012 22:11:04 | More by kojevergas

DocJitsu

California

4.6/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Pours a clear deep amber color with a light taupe head. Sweet grapefruit leaps from the glass into the olfactory with some rich, sweet butterscotch that underlies it. Mouthfeel is light to medium-bodied with a bit of a carbonation scrub developing midway. Flavors are like a Milky Way bar with a tart cherry on top. Fine effort.

Serving type: on-tap

11-04-2012 01:51:48 | More by DocJitsu

fox227

California

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

10-30-2012 16:26:29 | More by fox227

jonathanogden

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

10-28-2012 23:44:49 | More by jonathanogden

hpthebull

California

4.75/5  rDev +12%

10-26-2012 01:53:24 | More by hpthebull

Bananasplit

4/5  rDev -5.7%

10-24-2012 06:00:29 | More by Bananasplit

silentdonkey

California

4.18/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

On tap at Beachwood BBQ in Seal Beach, CA.

A: A nice dark red with a hint of copper. It has a wonderful thick tan head that hangs around a bit and leaves a nice snail trail on the glass.

S: Starts of with a nice bouquet of pine hoppiness and follows with sweet caramel and vienna malts and a touch of toffee.

T: Really well balanced beer with a nice bitterness and flavor of resinous and piney hops mixed with the sweet caramel and bready malt profile. Nothing too overpowering.

M: Medium body with a nice creaminess. Carbonation is medium and does not infringe on any of the other flavors.

O: A fantastic red pale ale. A really nice west coast hop character blended with the maltiness of a stereotypical red. A really well executed beer from AleSmith. Very drinkable and I would definitely go back to this one.

Serving type: on-tap

10-24-2012 04:06:56 | More by silentdonkey

BeerImmediately

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

10-19-2012 23:06:59 | More by BeerImmediately

CAMRAhardliner

Ontario (Canada)

4.83/5  rDev +13.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Had this at the brewery two weeks ago. This review is from notes.

Pours a dark, ruby red with bright red edges to the glass. A creamy, off-white head lasts forever, leaving many trails of lace behind. Huge, wafting lemony, grapefruit hop notes mix with a much meeker doughy, nutty malt character in the nose. The taste is a lush one two punch of citrusy, piney, resinous hop flavors. The huge hoppiness is completely held in toe by a great toasty, caramel malt base. The balance is flawless. medium bodied mouthfeel with a light to moderate carbonation.

This is an incredible red ale. Hugely hoppy with tons of complex hop flavors. Big maltiness that never gets too much in the way. This is a must try from this legendary brewery.

Serving type: on-tap

10-17-2012 01:03:44 | More by CAMRAhardliner

frozenjogurt

California

4/5  rDev -5.7%

10-15-2012 22:36:53 | More by frozenjogurt

warnerry

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

10-07-2012 00:57:58 | More by warnerry

pmarlowe

California

4.1/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

On tap at AleSmith tasting room.

A: Dark, ominous brown with gorgeous tan head and generous rings of lace. My goodness, something about AleSmith drafts and amazing looking head.

S: Malt forward with a little pine peaking through.

T: Piney with light citrus backing, modest amber malt backbone. Not mind blowing, but tasty and easy going.

M: Medium body and medium high carbonation. Super smooth.

O: Very tasty and drinkable, in a style I'm usually not a huge fan of. One thing about AleSmith I love is that they execute their beers near perfectly.

Serving type: on-tap

09-29-2012 20:00:42 | More by pmarlowe

udubdawg

Kansas

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

09-14-2012 02:18:51 | More by udubdawg

t0rin0

California

4/5  rDev -5.7%

08-20-2012 23:22:39 | More by t0rin0