Monday, January 17, 2011

Alesmith Speedway Stout

Brewer : AleSmith Brewing Co. (California)
Style : Imperial Stout
ABV : 12%

First off I must say that my trip to Sarasota this weekend was one  hell of a great time. I got to drink some incredible beer with some awesome beer enthusiasts from South Florida. Big shot outs to DosBeerigos,MikeLovesBeer,AlesFromTheCrypt,CrazyCatLady,RoadTripsForBeer,CervezaChica,and AlanShaw. You  guys all rock. Till next time, Cheerz!!!

This was another beer I picked up while out in California. I'd heard a lot about this beer from the  forums, postings, and even from the few South Florida beer bloggers that have been able to try it. Well it most certainly lived up to all the hype. 

The pour was pitch black and somewhat syrupy. The texture was thick with an off brown bubbly head. It left a good amount of lacing  around the rim, spotty and somewhat runny. The aroma was packed with coffee and roasted malts. The flavor had a good bit of dark chocolate and coffee in there, with a nice bitter back end to it. 

It drank incredibly smooth, while the ABV was masked superbly amongst the flavors. Every part of this beer seemed very well balanced and structured. Hopefully next time I'll be able to bring a bottle back.

Grade A+

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