AleSmith X - AleSmith Brewing Company

garthwaite

Virginia

3.85/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Sampled from a 22 oz bottle which was very generously provided by drewbage1847. Pours a pretty clear gold with a solid white head that stuck around for the duration. Mild, but pleasant citrus aroma of sweet orange, lemon, & piney hops. Very consistent flavor profile of sweet malts & moderate bitterness. Hop flavor is a blend of piney, peppery earth with grapefruit citrus. Medium to light bodied, very crisp & clean, this brew finishes dry. Easy drinking, well-crafted, accessible pale ale.

Serving type: bottle

08-06-2004 02:06:40 | More by garthwaite

bca115

California

4.25/5  rDev +7.6%

06-19-2013 20:46:32 | More by bca115

jkane101

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +1.3%

06-15-2013 20:08:05 | More by jkane101

barnzy78

Illinois

4.55/5  rDev +15.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

22oz bomber, a tall, rocky, white head caps a hazy golden ale, tremendous head retention and leaves tons of lacing as it fades. Piny, citric hops on the forefront of the nose with biscuity malt, mango, and tropical hints, definitely smells west coast to me. Tastes include biscuity grain, grapefruit, mango, pine, excellent balance! Exceptionally smooth, perfect carbonation. Overall, I have nothing bad to say about this one - it exceeded expectations for me. A must try.

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 19:59:19 | More by barnzy78

MarshMan71

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +7.6%

06-14-2013 18:12:06 | More by MarshMan71

gleemonger

California

4.5/5  rDev +13.9%

06-12-2013 21:45:51 | More by gleemonger

Alduya

California

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

06-12-2013 21:41:32 | More by Alduya

utopiajane

New York

3.88/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Pours cloudy yellow with a massive fluffy white head of foam that fell, lazily, almost wantonly, clinging and sticking to the glass. Left a thick cap and outrageous lace. Effervescent. Nose is very promising with lemon, biscuit and a little yeast. Toasted grain with a honey sweetness on top of mellow citrus. Smidgen of mild pepper. Grainy and husky with a touch of pine. Malt opens up round and plentiful and sweetens deeply as it warms. Taste is light pale malt up front accompanied by lemon rind, faint pineapple and a little pepper. Crisp. The toasted grain gives it a nice body and the fruits are just tart and wash over the palate. No heavy pine oil or resins but a small piney taste to go with a little orange. There is no freshness date so it’s impossible to know if the hops, which are subtle have faded. Hops are herbal and floral overall. Great balance between the breaddy, tasty malt and the mellow fruits. Body is thin and watery, on the heavier side of light with a small bite from the carbonation. Finishes clean with a mild bitter and tartness then fades pleasantly and slowly. Simple, refreshing and sessionable. A great beer.

Serving type: bottle

06-12-2013 13:52:04 | More by utopiajane

GrindFatherBob

New York

4/5  rDev +1.3%

06-06-2013 22:36:56 | More by GrindFatherBob

IrishKevin

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -11.4%

06-06-2013 21:38:30 | More by IrishKevin

Blueribbon666

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +7.6%

06-01-2013 03:25:02 | More by Blueribbon666

Dirksen

California

4.5/5  rDev +13.9%

05-24-2013 18:38:40 | More by Dirksen

jakecattleco

California

4.5/5  rDev +13.9%

05-21-2013 17:49:16 | More by jakecattleco

vidisad

California

3.5/5  rDev -11.4%

05-21-2013 05:08:30 | More by vidisad

IP-EH

California

4.25/5  rDev +7.6%

05-19-2013 21:59:44 | More by IP-EH

SadMachine

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

05-19-2013 04:59:28 | More by SadMachine

jakeox

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

05-19-2013 00:09:15 | More by jakeox

AL89BR

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-18-2013 19:46:35 | More by AL89BR

megamass

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -11.4%

05-18-2013 04:21:49 | More by megamass

Zbeetleman

California

3.25/5  rDev -17.7%

05-15-2013 05:06:32 | More by Zbeetleman

Gatordaddy

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -11.4%

05-13-2013 06:38:17 | More by Gatordaddy

TheBadger0289

New Zealand (Aotearoa)

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

05-11-2013 01:24:48 | More by TheBadger0289

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -11.4%

05-10-2013 14:23:10 | More by twenty5

JustinMatthew

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-09-2013 18:40:26 | More by JustinMatthew

MADPolo

Florida

3/5  rDev -24.1%

05-07-2013 17:16:28 | More by MADPolo