YuleSmith (Winter) - AleSmith Brewing Company

ommegangpbr

New York

4.18/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

The 2007 model made for the Christmas season; 8.5% strong and an Imperial Red Ale.
As a big red ale this is about as good as I've had. Not being a fan of the style I can still appreciate the quality here. That red ale twang is there in the finish and it stays on the more appealing side of the line of offensive and acceptable. The mouthfeel is enjoyable with what I call a sparkly experience. Hop resins let flavors that I don't care for hang around for too long bringing down the experience just a little bit for me but the hop flavors merit gold stars.
Pretty in color, nice head, nice lacing. The hop aromas are quite appealing as well. Lots of what I enjoy about this brew remind me of the things I enjoy about many Great Divide brews.
I look forward to trying other AleSmith offerings!

Serving type: bottle

12-22-2010 07:26:22 | More by ommegangpbr

jkane101

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

06-15-2013 20:11:16 | More by jkane101

ummswimmin

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

06-15-2013 18:28:17 | More by ummswimmin

blguillen

California

4/5  rDev -2.9%

06-12-2013 17:42:12 | More by blguillen

pisano

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

06-04-2013 16:11:00 | More by pisano

chinchill

South Carolina

4.15/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

22 oz bottle of Yule Smith "Winter Holiday Ale", 8.5% ABV, believed to be 2012 vintage served in a pint glass.
Pours a deep, dark reddish brown color, clear, with a large, frothy, creamy and durable head.
Very hoppy aroma, with some pine. Hoppy flavor too, but with a load of rich malts nearly counterbalancing the hops bitterness and adding a rich, sweet roasted grain flavor.

M: Full bodied, with ample and soft carbonation.

O: this exceptional beer may be as good as Imperial Reds get.

Serving type: bottle

05-27-2013 04:26:04 | More by chinchill

McD0uche

California

4.19/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

A: Pours a beautiful crimson orange with coppery bubbles. Retention isn't pronounced, but lacing becomes apparent after a couples minutes. A nice looking beer. Festive.

S: Initial whiff reveals hops and a vague sweetness (licorice?). Curiosity sets in.

T: Smoky malts and toffee. Hops are there too. And wait, there it is! Black licorice! Heavy black licorice aftertaste. Crazy. That's a first for me.

M: Light-bodied, which is unexpected for something with flavor this powerful. Carbonation seems a tad too high. Finishes bitter and crisp.

O: Pretty good. A nice little holiday piece. I normally don't like black licorice, but it worked well in this beer. Recommended.

Serving type: bottle

05-26-2013 21:42:16 | More by McD0uche

Dirksen

California

4.5/5  rDev +9.2%

05-24-2013 18:39:03 | More by Dirksen

paulys55

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -9%

05-24-2013 04:21:56 | More by paulys55

megamass

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -9%

05-18-2013 04:20:05 | More by megamass

Shogun730

California

5/5  rDev +21.4%

05-17-2013 21:39:56 | More by Shogun730

largadeer

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev -9%

05-17-2013 20:41:39 | More by largadeer

Zbeetleman

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

05-15-2013 05:08:22 | More by Zbeetleman

ngeunit1

California

4.16/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Golden-amber with a finger of frothy off-white head. Fades fairly slowly.

S - Sweet caramel and bready malts, grapefruit, citrus, pine, and grassy hops.

T - Sweet caramel, bready, and biscuit malts, grapefruit, orange, citrus, pine, and grassy hops, resiny bitterness.

M - Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Smooth with a dry, bitter, lightly sweet finish.

D - Good hoppy red ale. Good hop profile and bitterness.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 04:11:13 | More by ngeunit1

IPeteA91

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +15.3%

05-12-2013 23:14:41 | More by IPeteA91

caverog

California

3.75/5  rDev -9%

05-10-2013 22:50:25 | More by caverog

BillRoth

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +9.2%

04-30-2013 02:12:36 | More by BillRoth

artoolemomo

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

03-31-2013 05:52:32 | More by artoolemomo

retry4z

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

03-29-2013 12:32:57 | More by retry4z

MadScientist

New York

4/5  rDev -2.9%

03-27-2013 03:17:40 | More by MadScientist

TheBishopco

Tennessee

4/5  rDev -2.9%

03-12-2013 12:22:56 | More by TheBishopco

KidsDoc

California

4/5  rDev -2.9%

03-12-2013 04:41:54 | More by KidsDoc

VaporDome

New York

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

03-09-2013 23:30:54 | More by VaporDome

kingmaker

Louisiana

4.5/5  rDev +9.2%

03-09-2013 02:17:54 | More by kingmaker

spycow

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.9%

03-08-2013 01:15:22 | More by spycow