AleSmith IPA

AleSmith IPA used to be known as "Irie Pirate Ale." It was conceived as an American-style IPA to satisfy the yearnings of the most die-hard hopheads. Its high alcohol content may catch you unawared if you're not careful. This beer won "People's Choice" at the 2001 San Diego Real Ale Festival, and has been increasingly popular every time it's released. AleSmith IPA is bursting with exquisitely fresh, hoppy, malty flavor. AleSmith IPA has a deep golden to light amber color, and a nice beige head, with good retention when properly served. It starts off with strong citrusy, resiny flavors, balanced by a nice malty sweetness, then fades to a dry finish with a lingering hoppiness and a faint hint of plums and black cherries. Strong piney-citrusy character, with vanilla in the background. AleSmith IPA is a smooth, medium-bodied. Feels warm in the mouth from the alcohol.