AleSmith IPA - AleSmith Brewing Company

StoneTSR

Colorado

3.93/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Again, ren is awesome, thanks for yet one more great brew from SoCal!

APPEARANCE: This beer looks alive. Big, lively bubbles coat most of the glass as dozens more rush to the surface from the bottom of the glass every second. The head is only about an eighth of an inch thick and it is made of big bubbles that begin popping fairly quickly after the pour. The beer itself has a twinge of haze, but is otherwise a fairly transparent, orange color.

SMELL: This beer does not require a nose in the glass in order to smell it at first. As soon as it is poured, some nice, floral aromas can be detected. Upon closer sniff, grapefruit comes out in an abundance as lemon and orange lurk in the background. After the head settles, however, the smell does fade pretty quickly. Actually too quickly.

TASTE: Well, there is no doubt about this one, it is certainly a west coast IPA. The big, floral and grapefruity hops are the trademarks of the region’s IPA and they show up in full force here. Again, the grapefruit is the star of the show in this one, but just like the nose, lemon and orange also make an appearance in the flavor. The finish also reveals hints of piney hops, but most of the hoppy goodness here comes in the form of grapefruit.

MOUTHFEEL: This is a remarkably refreshing IPA, it has to be ideal for a warm San Diego night. In addition to its refreshing qualities it is also crisp, clean and dry, but with just enough sweetness to keep it within the range of a balanced beer. The carbonation is strong, as indicated by the lively bubbles mentioned above, but at the same time it has a smooth, silky and somewhat oily feel.

OVERALL: This is a rich and complex West Coast IPA. Some may argue with that statement given the taste, the traditional big, bitter, West Coast IPA flavor, but when you begin to look at the beer as a whole, with all of the elements involved, it is apparent that this is yet another well-crafted, interesting and complex beer from AleSmith.

Serving type: bottle

10-06-2011 09:05:17 | More by StoneTSR

johnpz168

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-19-2013 20:09:52 | More by johnpz168

dvmin98

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-19-2013 14:37:15 | More by dvmin98

sacrelicio

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-19-2013 04:02:28 | More by sacrelicio

jbar920

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -12.6%

06-18-2013 17:36:26 | More by jbar920

DM1293

California

3.75/5  rDev -12.6%

06-18-2013 02:01:54 | More by DM1293

twenteone

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-17-2013 23:20:11 | More by twenteone

Shnanign

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-17-2013 16:09:45 | More by Shnanign

Digimaika2

Ontario (Canada)

4.04/5  rDev -5.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

(4.25) A: Mostly clear amber colour with a tall and very creamy and puffy head that is stark white. Outstanding retention that slowly forms a crater shape.

(4.0) S: Bold damp pine, tart grapefruit, lemon zest, and buttered bread. Textbook for the style with clearly defined aromas that are big and robust. Earthy/mossy. Noticeable dryness.

(4.0) T: Pine, citrus elements, slightly nutty, and a rich bready backbone. There is a sweet fruity finish to this that resembles cotton candy and/or watermelon – very good whatever it may be. Equal amounts of bitterness and dryness both in generous portions. This leans to the maltier side with that big bready taste presenting itself more as this warms.

(4.25) M: Medium bodied with a mild carbonation. Slick and oily with quite a clean texture for the most part.

(4.0) D: This is a great IPA and textbook for the style across the board.

Serving type: bottle

06-17-2013 00:53:20 | More by Digimaika2

midnitesun11

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-16-2013 03:44:30 | More by midnitesun11

anson42

California

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-16-2013 01:31:44 | More by anson42

stogirelli

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-16-2013 01:22:40 | More by stogirelli

CERVEZALANDIA

Spain

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Onh bottle.Awesome Ipa.One of my favourite beers.Medium body.Medium carbonation.Yellow and orange colour with a medium white head.Very clean.Smell with floral, citrus and other fruits.Resinous hops in flavor with another fruits notes, tropical and citrus.Really ejoyable.

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 14:27:22 | More by CERVEZALANDIA

lunarbrew

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-14-2013 23:47:30 | More by lunarbrew

ACB

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-14-2013 22:28:59 | More by ACB

Steve212

New York

3.5/5  rDev -18.4%

06-14-2013 19:46:07 | More by Steve212

Addison

California

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-14-2013 18:28:59 | More by Addison

Travcofarms

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-14-2013 11:19:51 | More by Travcofarms

BltByKrmn

New York

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-14-2013 01:39:18 | More by BltByKrmn

jaxon53

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-14-2013 00:11:29 | More by jaxon53

prock180

Arizona

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

06-13-2013 21:45:47 | More by prock180

doremite

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -12.6%

06-13-2013 21:07:51 | More by doremite

Lurkerson

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -12.6%

06-13-2013 19:27:39 | More by Lurkerson

Alduya

California

3.75/5  rDev -12.6%

06-12-2013 21:41:54 | More by Alduya

weezarc

Maryland

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-11-2013 23:03:12 | More by weezarc