IPA
AleSmith Brewing Company
- From:
- AleSmith Brewing Company
- California, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
Ranked #66 - ABV:
- 7.25%
- Score:
- 94
Ranked #1,779 - Avg:
- 4.23 | pDev: 8.75%
- Reviews:
- 1,399
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 25, 2025
- Added:
- Jul 29, 2002
- Wants:
- 523
- Gots:
- 822
SCORE
94
Outstanding
94
Outstanding
One of the all-time highest rated IPAs on RateBeer, AleSmith IPA is back for our 25th Anniversary and better than ever. Bursting with massive hop aromas of grapefruit, pine, and tropical fruits from huge additions of Columbus and Citra, this classic IPA is perfectly balanced by a healthy malt backbone and a smooth, bitter finish.
40 IBU
40 IBU
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Reviewed by dbl_delta from Pennsylvania
4/5 rDev -5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap at The ove in York PA. Pours a clear amber with a decent off-white head. Good lacing. Initial impression is citrus, pine and sweet-ish malt. Mouthfeel is substantial but not sticky. Finish fades to citrus and pine. Overall, a good representation of a West Coast IPA style.
Feb 25, 2025
Reviewed by EmperorBevis from England
4.34/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.34/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Canned in a big old tallboy crafty craft can and purchased from Manchester city centre craft beer stalwarts Beermoth on Tibb street
Pours a light amber body with fluffy white head
Aroma is sooo much citra
Flavour is pine and resinous lime with such a big bitter finish
Dec 04, 2024Pours a light amber body with fluffy white head
Aroma is sooo much citra
Flavour is pine and resinous lime with such a big bitter finish
Rated by Sinfull from New York
4.24/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.24/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Great classy IPA. Nice looking in a glass. Pine, citrus, and malt in the aroma. Sharp, hoppy bitterness balanced by a malty backbone.
Nov 23, 2024
Reviewed by BillAfromSoCal from California
4.18/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.18/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Great looking. Clear gold with 3 finger tight white head that settles to 1/2 finger verrrry persistent head. Lots of lacing. Flavor is good match for can description: citrus, pine, some tropicals.The smell is a subdued version of the same. Obvious but not excessive hop bitterness. Really nicely balanced. Excellent value despite pouring 2 months after the 5/25/24 canning date.
May 28, 2024Reviewed by Einfald from California
2.88/5 rDev -31.9%
look: 4 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.75
2.88/5 rDev -31.9%
look: 4 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.75
Canned 01/25/24, drink 03/12/24. I am not sure what all of the hype is on this. This is not a typical San Diego WCIPA. I wouldn't consider it smooth like a Stone or Ballast Point or even a Pizza Port "drinkable". There is a strong citrus/pine that kinda drowns out the hops. It is bitter on the back end for sure and at a 7.25 ABV, the alcohol is definitely not hidden. Fair to me at best.
Mar 13, 2024
Reviewed by Griffin2 from Virginia
4.16/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.16/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a 16 oz can dated 7/05/23 into a shaker pint glass.
L - Pours a clear medium amber color with a fluffy white head that dissipates slowly.
S - Smells malty and citrusy.
T - Tastes piney, hoppy and bitter.
F - Medium body and carbonation.
O - Delicious West Coast IPA. Not sure why I didn’t try this one sooner.
Sep 12, 2023L - Pours a clear medium amber color with a fluffy white head that dissipates slowly.
S - Smells malty and citrusy.
T - Tastes piney, hoppy and bitter.
F - Medium body and carbonation.
O - Delicious West Coast IPA. Not sure why I didn’t try this one sooner.
Reviewed by Mdog from Minnesota
3.39/5 rDev -19.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25
3.39/5 rDev -19.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25
Appearance: Gold, haze from particles, ok head, pretty good retention.
Smell: Mild pine and citrus aroma.
Taste: I think the age might be starting to hit this, a bit of sweetness then moderate citrus bitterness but feels like it's coming part with a watery body. Instead of a blended taste, tastes are kind of clashing.
Overall: This was canned 8/22/22, bought and reviewing in June 2023. Usually I don't review old beers, but the 12 pack was refrigerated at the store most of its life, and frankly, most Alesmith is pretty old around here, so it serves as a valid review in my opinion. It's not bad, I'm sure it's better when fresh.
Jun 24, 2023Smell: Mild pine and citrus aroma.
Taste: I think the age might be starting to hit this, a bit of sweetness then moderate citrus bitterness but feels like it's coming part with a watery body. Instead of a blended taste, tastes are kind of clashing.
Overall: This was canned 8/22/22, bought and reviewing in June 2023. Usually I don't review old beers, but the 12 pack was refrigerated at the store most of its life, and frankly, most Alesmith is pretty old around here, so it serves as a valid review in my opinion. It's not bad, I'm sure it's better when fresh.
Reviewed by Braunmeister_1943 from Pennsylvania
4.04/5 rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.04/5 rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Purchased as a 4 pack from Wegmans in Collegeville, PA. Can date: 3/2/23.
L- Bright amber slightly hazy.
S- Pine , citrus, slight booze.
T- Crisp, bitter citrus. Good malt
backbone.
F- Very dry, crisp and clean.
O- A fantastic WCIPA!
May 27, 2023L- Bright amber slightly hazy.
S- Pine , citrus, slight booze.
T- Crisp, bitter citrus. Good malt
backbone.
F- Very dry, crisp and clean.
O- A fantastic WCIPA!
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