Ale Diablo
Steamworks Brewing Co.

Ale DiabloAle Diablo
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From:
Steamworks Brewing Co.
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
American Blonde Ale
ABV:
8.5%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.69 | pDev: 14.36%
Reviews:
20
Ratings:
34
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 29, 2016
Added:
Mar 01, 2005
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  2
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Ratings by harpus:
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Rated by harpus from Alabama

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

Sep 05, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by Proclarush from Maryland

Feb 29, 2016
 
Rated: 4.34 by Determined_021 from New Mexico

May 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by ONovoMexicano from New Mexico

Jul 10, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by Lost_Medic from Colorado

Jul 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by drdiesel9483 from Ohio

Feb 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by jaydoc from Kansas

Jan 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by williamjbauer from Colorado

Sep 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by ortie from Kentucky

Aug 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by beerbtl from California

Jul 27, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by MeisterMayhem from Colorado

Jul 02, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Maseitz from Delaware

Mar 11, 2013
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Reviewed by bshotbox from Wisconsin

3.63/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
had this one on tap at the brewery. I was shock that it was available this way as it is really strong beer. The color was a rich red and had a thick mouth feel. The alcohol was obvious from the aroma to the flavor. I think it pushes at 8% at least. I am glad i had a chance to try it but one was enough for me.
Nov 23, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by binx from Colorado

May 15, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by brandoman63 from Illinois

Nov 20, 2011
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Reviewed by dragonWhale from New York

4.27/5  rDev +15.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Blonde ales not to be cellared..unless abv exceeds avg range? An 8.5% Blonde? Sure! Best by Late Fall 2009..this is not late fall. This is not 2009.
A hazy golden goblet with interminable lacing..Pretty sexy. Malty and fruity profile - like a mixed berry thing going on. Drinks pretty smooth, alcohol present and berries blooming. Vaguely reminiscent of a Belgian with the esters. No hop qualities..long since faded out. Good beer, though, aged well..
May 14, 2011
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Reviewed by THORN from Minnesota

4.47/5  rDev +21.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Tap poured into short stemmed goblet. The printout at the bar said it was 8.5% abv. At $8 a pour, I hope they were right. Consumed 12/26/2009.
A: Honey brown. Pours little to no head. Fine CO2 trails from bottom of goblet. Sticky white lacing left around whole goblet.
S: Sweet light malts with banana and melon. Crisp lemon peel.
T: Sweet malts are followed by green apples. Citrusy and a very light hop crispness.
M: Light on tongue. High CO2 leaves prickly feeling on tongue.
D: Very drinkable, light on palette, and very crisp.
Feb 08, 2010
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Reviewed by tempest from New York

3.53/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
On tap at the Farmhouse in Emmaus, PA, served in a pint glass. This was a bright yellow beer and reminded me of North Coast's Pranqster. Unlike most Belgians styles, this was very crisp with of a lot of earthy white pepper and coriander notes. It's not so smooth and those spices dominate the beer and cover any subtler yeast or malt flavors. Not a bad stab at a strong Belgian pale ale.
Jan 30, 2010
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Reviewed by Yojimbo1941 from Wisconsin

4.02/5  rDev +8.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a 22oz bottle into a tulip glass while listening to Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables.

A - Pale, golden with a gigantic frothy white head.

S - Some yeast, spice, a burst of hops, malt, bread, overripe apple, raisins

T - Carbonated bitterness which turns into a sweet, pleasant aftertaste. Raisins, a bit of bread and malt, apples; cinnamon; warmth at the end with a slight bite of alcohol

M - Medium mouthfeel. The carbonation doesn't linger as much as I thought it would

D - This is no session beer but it's quite nice.

Overall, I like it. Even though the drink by date has long passed this seems to be a beer that will age well. The head on it is amazing and the beer itself reminds me of Orval just a bit. Decent.
Jan 28, 2010
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Reviewed by ffejherb from Pennsylvania

3.97/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
750ml bottle into goblet on 9/22/09. Thanks to FooFaa for sharing.

A - Poured a hazy pale golden body with moderate carbonation and a thin quarter inch ring that reduced to a patchy film and some spotty lacing.

S - Fruity aroma suggesting apple and lots of citrus character with a hint of spiciness. Subtle alcohol notes also emerged from underneath the sweetness. Sweet malts with a slight toasted grainy character and honey sweetness. Floral notes also emerged in the background.

T - Like the aroma, the flavor is very fruity and sweet with a syrupy honey presence. Lots of fleshy fruit akin to apple and pear, as well as some citrus character. Minimal spiciness suggesting mild peppery notes, although there is a touch of earthy yeast in the mix. Finish is quite sweet.

M - Medium body with a syrupy texture and pretty soft carbonation. Mild alcohol heat on the palate. Finish is sweet with some residual spiciness on the back of the tongue.

D - Easy drinking for an 8.5% ABV brew, although this was prehaps a bit too sweet overall. Still, I found this to be quite tasty and flavorful.
Sep 24, 2009
Ale Diablo from Steamworks Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 34 ratings