AleSmith Old Numbskull - Barrel Aged - AleSmith Brewing Company

SPLITGRIN

Kentucky

4.43/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Thanks to Carlos for this great brew.

2005 version.

Almost no head at all even with a vigorous pour, only a skim of light tan bubbles. Body is rich brown with some burgundy notes when held to light. Nose has a very nice oaky bourbon character with toffee and carmel malts. Big rich but mellow and smooth on first sip with huge bourbon notes. Carmalized malts give way to dark fruits that sour slightly on the back of the tongue. A dusting of mineral based spices coats the back of the tongue, as well creating a slightly thick mouthfeel. This is a big beer and the bourbon feel almost comes back to bite you as you drink more. About a 10oz. pour is plenty.

Serving type: bottle

08-31-2008 21:04:43 | More by SPLITGRIN

drgonzo2k2

California

4.25/5  rDev -2.5%

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California

3.75/5  rDev -14%

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Zbeetleman

California

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%

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tourdot

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%

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maximum12

Minnesota

4.3/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Thanks out over the wifi to ObeMaltKenobee & kyle2k10 for this beer, which I've been unreasonable obsessed with for quite a while. Big 750ML bottle, 2012 vintage, split with my wife after a good Twins win at Target Field with our girls.

Pour is respectably carbonated for its bigness that looks like slightly frothed liquid caramell rolls. The nose is heady bourbon, toffee, & wood. That is a good smell.

Old Numbskull - Barrel Aged thrust the barrel forward & jams it into your solar plexus. Barrel is as subtle as a chin-high fastball; bourbon, vanilla, & drying oak all defining the beer with pizzaz. The base beer contributes caramel, toffee, Samples of earthiness & brown sugar accent a distinct sweetness in the middle, before bleeding back into barrel & a slice of alcohol soaking the end. Pretty quiet in the glass & mouth. Easy to swill. The alcohol presence isn't keeping me from putting my lips on it with frequency.

Alesmith knows their way around a barrel, & this is no exception; I'd be delighted if they stepped up the frequency & volume of their releases. A standard for the fairly rare style of barrel-aged old ale: an excellent beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 03:40:09 | More by maximum12

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Michigan

4.25/5  rDev -2.5%

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Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -2.5%

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Colorado

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%

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Colorado

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%

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Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%

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California

4/5  rDev -8.3%

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California

4/5  rDev -8.3%

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California

4.25/5  rDev -2.5%

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Washington

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%

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4.25/5  rDev -2.5%

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Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%

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California

4/5  rDev -8.3%

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djmichaelk

Florida

4.25/5  rDev -2.5%

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California

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%

04-19-2013 05:16:29 | More by 2beerdogs

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California

4.75/5  rDev +8.9%

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Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%

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Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +8.9%

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Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%

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California

4/5  rDev -8.3%

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