AleSmith Speedway Stout - AleSmith Brewing Company

argock

Virginia

4.38/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 750 mL brown bottle into a miniature snifter (6oz?). Purchased at Olive Tree Marketplace (San Diego, CA) for $11.49.

A: Black with soft 2-finger chocolate cake batter dark beige hue and consistency with exceptional retention and lacing.

S: The aroma is muted compared to the on-tap version with mostly dark fruit and roast aromas and only a mild-to-moderate whiff of coffee.

T: The flavor is also somewhat more subdued than I remember the on-tap version being with fig and raisin dark fruit aromas filled out with slight berry alcohol and soft undercurrent of coffee. It still swings pretty hard in all these qualities, but the bottled version still seems a little less. Hops are bittering but hop flavor is not the focus, maybe a little orange but not a whole lot else.

M: This was the most different of the two comparisons with pretty heavy carbonation despite the full body made for a strange coupling, although not bad just not as smooth as it could have been. Letting it sit for half an hour helped but still more fizzy than I wanted.

O: Certainly a very good stout but the fresh bottle was more boozy and less flavorful despite serving at around 55F. Enjoyed it but wish the coffee and the entire flavor and aroma profile was more intense.

Serving type: bottle

11-20-2012 06:26:24 | More by argock

YogiBeer

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +1.6%

05-25-2013 00:47:26 | More by YogiBeer

DanGeo

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +7.2%

05-25-2013 00:31:24 | More by DanGeo

Dirksen

California

4.75/5  rDev +7.2%

05-24-2013 18:38:21 | More by Dirksen

chanokokoro

Illinois

4.16/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a 750 ml bottle into a unbranded snifter/short-stemmed tulip

The pour resembles dirty motor oil; the very darkest brown to black capped with a light beige one and half finger head. Big roasty malt, charred grain, bitter bakers chocolate, dark roast coffee accents, and plenty of alcohol on the nose. Dark chocolate, roasted husky grain, roasted malt, and hints of molasses and caramel. Finishes with robust roasty bitterness emphasized by espresso and clean warming alcohol. Big full body that seems a bit lighter due the abundant carbonation. Smooth with a creamy finish. A brew with complexity as well as excellent balance. This big, brooding stout more than lives up to its reputation and hits on all cylinders

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2013 04:57:53 | More by chanokokoro

SwG237

New York

4.25/5  rDev -4.1%

05-24-2013 03:54:04 | More by SwG237

Jeremy_H

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +7.2%

05-24-2013 01:52:15 | More by Jeremy_H

ksimons

New York

4.89/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

A-almost black in color with two fingers worth of thick tan head, looks like a milkshake

S-big roasted malt smell with espresso and dark chocolate, also getting a bit of molasses

T-the taste on this one did not disappoint! Big rich roasted malt flavor with espresso and dark chocolate with a bit of molasses and you are left with a nice alcohol warming

M-amazing full body, light to medium carbonation, dry roasted flavor left over

Overall amazing, amazing beer. The richest, fullest body I have ever had. All the flavors blend together perfectly.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 21:44:10 | More by ksimons

visionaries

California

4.25/5  rDev -4.1%

05-23-2013 17:05:28 | More by visionaries

garuda

Pennsylvania

4.33/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A - Black body, deep brown head that has some retention and lace.

Coffee-forward stout. Rich, thick, roasted, creamed coffee. Dark chocolate, baker's chocolate comes through in the finish with not much bitterness. Full, very smooth, rich, creamy mouthfeel. Not terribly complex, but sure is delicious. Well done coffee flavors.

Serving type: on-tap

05-22-2013 19:38:03 | More by garuda

grover37

District of Columbia

4.75/5  rDev +7.2%

05-22-2013 04:23:37 | More by grover37

velcrogrip

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +1.6%

05-22-2013 03:47:27 | More by velcrogrip

aleman39

California

4/5  rDev -9.7%

05-21-2013 21:22:21 | More by aleman39

dcloeren

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +1.6%

05-21-2013 20:52:00 | More by dcloeren

VirginiaJeff1

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +1.6%

05-21-2013 19:18:07 | More by VirginiaJeff1

tattoopunk031

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +1.6%

05-21-2013 16:25:00 | More by tattoopunk031

PlinyBeMiney

California

4.25/5  rDev -4.1%

05-21-2013 07:08:14 | More by PlinyBeMiney

Envelopes

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -15.3%

05-21-2013 05:37:52 | More by Envelopes

CosmoHopHead

Kansas

4.25/5  rDev -4.1%

05-21-2013 04:18:01 | More by CosmoHopHead

DubbelTrubbel

Iowa

4.01/5  rDev -9.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Poured into Chimay chalice. Bought off the shelf and in the cellar about two months.

A- Black with an ultra-creamy tan head. Looked like a well-made latte, complete with swirls.

S- The most exceptional component of this for a stout is the nice fruitiness. This combines with milk chocolate and a little coffee. Very malty

T- Roast, bitter, dark chocolate, dark coffee. Fairly crisp

M- Not very thick for the style and abv, but very smooth and pleasant.

O- A very solid imperial stout. It didn't quite "wow" me, but it is a good take on the style.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 04:08:34 | More by DubbelTrubbel

zonker17

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -4.1%

05-20-2013 21:49:31 | More by zonker17

gonzowestwood

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev -4.1%

05-20-2013 08:42:32 | More by gonzowestwood

assman79

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev -4.1%

05-20-2013 01:48:21 | More by assman79

Ctrauty

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev -4.1%

05-20-2013 01:31:33 | More by Ctrauty

IP-EH

California

4/5  rDev -9.7%

05-19-2013 21:59:15 | More by IP-EH