Alesmith Brewing Company Decadence 2014 Anniversary Ale Wheat Wine. 10% Alc. by Vol.
Appearance: Hazed, bold orange hue, slim white head.
Aroma: bright, brash orange-y hop nose, some lemon and lime and other citrus, with alcoholic fire burning beneath.
Taste: Smooth and strong. Bright and beautiful. All these things and more. Goes down easy, but packs a punch, with plenty of hop flavor. That's the San Diego way, as we know. Mmm,mm,mmm, mm. Yeah.
Notes ended there. It was late, and it was beer #6, and I had said enough.
Now for the Gobbledygook: Alesmith Decadence Anniversary Ale was originally brewed in 2005 to celebrate our first de ade in business. Our brewers had such a great time creating it that they decided to brew a new style each year to commemorate our anniversary. Now, nineteen years after we started, we're proud to present another great addition to this ongoing series, Alesmith Decadence 2014 is our interpretation of a wheat wine-style ale. The generous amounts of wheat used in this beer impart a heady aroma with hints of honey, ripe fruit, and a spicy graininess. In the finish, a pleasant and malty sweetness from the wheat is balanced by the addition of German and American hops. Enjoy this special brew now or…blah, blah, blah….
I checked BeerAdvocate to see if I've had any Decadence previously, and there was a checkmark by the 2010 edition, about which I wrote this:
Chestnut-hued, under tight, tan top.
Earthy, nutty aroma, caramel flavor, mixed with spice and fruit esters. A heady, burgundy-esque blend. Noice.
Delectable and deep at once, a bold entry on the palate, hanging full with weighty flavors. Sticks long on the tastebuds, rolls around with imperious aplomb, a brilliant mix of delicious malt, and just enough hops. Lip-smacking delight.
11%? I can feel it coming on...this is a fine, fine barleywine that will put an excellent close to the day. Half the bottle left...means I'm gonna feel twice as good when it's time to hit the hay.
When did I write that? April, 2006. Something's fishy there, or did I dabble in time travel somehow?
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