AleSmith Speedway Stout - AleSmith Brewing Company

sommersb

Tennessee

4.55/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Tasted On: 01-23-2012
Freshness: Not indicated
Packaging: 750 ml brown bottle
Glassware: Snifter
Purchased: Single from Chuck's, Bowling Green, KY

Appearance is jet black and opaque. The thin, tan head only lasts a little while, but with this much ABV I'm not surprised. A little lacing clings to the glass.

Aromas are a big wow moment! Rich notes of chocolate, coffee, alcohol, vanilla and roasted malts.

Flavors carry over from the nose, with bold taste of chocolate malts, coffee, caramel and strong alcohol. I get some bittersweet chocolate - slightly sweet and a little bitter as well.

Feel is smooth, think and full-bodied. Carbonation is on the low side. Nice warming effects.

Overall this is an incredible beer. At 12%, its a slow sipper you can sit back and slowly savor.

Serving type: bottle

01-24-2012 04:38:18 | More by sommersb

jakeox

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +1.6%

05-19-2013 00:55:50 | More by jakeox

Kreko7

California

4.75/5  rDev +7.2%

05-18-2013 17:27:44 | More by Kreko7

eyeenjoybeer

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -15.3%

05-18-2013 16:50:43 | More by eyeenjoybeer

SrMonkey

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev -4.1%

05-18-2013 15:35:03 | More by SrMonkey

Netdogca

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +1.6%

05-18-2013 03:16:50 | More by Netdogca

timoteo833

New York

4.5/5  rDev +1.6%

05-18-2013 01:58:23 | More by timoteo833

nrs207

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -9.7%

05-18-2013 01:10:59 | More by nrs207

EricClayton

West Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +7.2%

05-17-2013 19:04:24 | More by EricClayton

MistahBeah

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -4.1%

05-17-2013 18:15:45 | More by MistahBeah

RobertColianni

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -4.1%

05-17-2013 03:53:51 | More by RobertColianni

admonster00

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +7.2%

05-17-2013 02:44:40 | More by admonster00

Kevincredible

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -15.3%

05-17-2013 00:07:59 | More by Kevincredible

carlosega

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +7.2%

05-16-2013 20:11:30 | More by carlosega

Popp24

California

5/5  rDev +12.9%

05-16-2013 18:57:46 | More by Popp24

deekyn

California

4/5  rDev -9.7%

05-16-2013 04:02:04 | More by deekyn

Boilerfood

Indiana

4/5  rDev -9.7%

05-16-2013 03:24:07 | More by Boilerfood

cmdmzmjm

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -4.1%

05-16-2013 02:06:06 | More by cmdmzmjm

jimctin

Ontario (Canada)

5/5  rDev +12.9%

05-15-2013 18:12:28 | More by jimctin

Zbeetleman

California

4.5/5  rDev +1.6%

05-15-2013 05:01:45 | More by Zbeetleman

2dogbrew

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +1.6%

05-15-2013 04:54:43 | More by 2dogbrew

tuka

New York

3.75/5  rDev -15.3%

05-15-2013 04:38:26 | More by tuka

CharlatanSin

Connecticut

4.61/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

Had a couple of times before, just getting around to reviewing now. Poured from a bottle into a tulip.

A- Pours black with a nice tan head, which lingers. A little lacing.

S- Delicious dark chocolate and coffee. Dark fruit as it warms, with a little alcohol. Definite coffee liqueur character.

T/M- Coffee is the main flavor. Very roasty. Dark chocolate, dark fruit. A little bit of wine-like sweet booziness, but with no burn. That dark fruit is more pronounced as it warms. All of these flavors are powerful and delicious. Definitely let this one warm up, folks. One of the most flavorful non-BA stouts I've enjoyed. Mouthfeel is thick and creamy with low carbonation.

O- Outstanding. Go get some.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 01:45:44 | More by CharlatanSin

johnnydicfore

Ohio

4.31/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

First review... Here it's goes

Poured in to a pint glass

A: pours thick, pitch black, one finger head

S: roasted coffee beans hit the nose first, followed by dark chocolate, and roasted malts

T: bitter dark chocolate up front fades to coffee/espresso and finishes with the malt and a hint of alcohol at the end

M: thick, creamy, heavy, very smooth, warm alcohol feel as you swallow

O: very enjoyable and balanced. gets better as it warms up, that's when the complexities shine.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 00:28:55 | More by johnnydicfore

OUJayhawk1799

Oklahoma

4.5/5  rDev +1.6%

05-14-2013 04:05:19 | More by OUJayhawk1799