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Almasty: Pale Ale APA (Gyle 057)

This New World pale ale is/was brewed by Almasty in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, England. It's achieved an overall score of 42.8%. Based on 1 tasting, the average ABV is 5.10%.

The unique seasonal offering from AleSmith Brewing Company, Speedway Stout - Vietnamese Coffee, enhances their well-known imperial stout with Vietnamese coffee. With a strong 12% ABV and opaque black with a thick brown head that often disappears fast, this robust brew shows off its full-bodied character.

This stout smells like a welcome mix of caramel, dark chocolate and freshly roasted coffee. Subtle aromas of vanilla and dried black fruits show up as the beer warms, producing a rich and seductive bouquet. Though well-integrated, the Vietnamese coffee infusion is notable and promises a robust taste sensation.

On taste, this version of Speedway Stout offers a harmonic blend of tastes. Strong coffee aromas, evocative of a robust espresso, which predominate in the first taste and blend perfectly with flavours of roasted malt, dark chocolate and brown sugar. The taste profile gains depth with hints of vanilla and a little of bourbon-like warmth. The beer keeps a smooth, creamy mouthfeel with a well-attenuated finish that blends sweetness with a subdued bitterness from the coffee and roasted malts despite its strong alcohol content. Offering a sumptuous drinking experience that coffee and stout aficionados will value, this amazing beer highlights AleSmith's ability in creating sophisticated, flavourful imperial stouts.

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Other Beers (etc.) by Almasty

Apart from Pale Ale APA (Gyle 057), Hop Horizons lists 1 others by Almasty. These are:
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