AleSmith Speedway Stout
Vintage 2007 Bottle shared by Bobby8405. Bob and I appropriately drank this on the observation deck of the St. Petersburg Grand Prix during the live-in-progress Indy Car Race. Pretty dope. G - Pint glass and Solo cup. A - It pours jet black with tan foam blanket. Good retention, not so much lace. S - The smell is of dark and sweet malt, raisin and dark fruit, oxidation, cinnamon and anise, light coffee, and chocolate. Very interesting. T - The taste is great, with lots of chocolate (not cocoa) and raisin flavors. The malt overtakes any coffee suggested by the nose. It has a vinous quality that is unusual for a stout. Finishes boozy and sweet, like a 7and7. This is an unusual stout; I've not had it fresh so I can't say if it is because of the age, or what. M - The feel was not tremendously enhancing. It was a wee bit thin, and just didn't feel terribly exciting, if that makes any sense. D - A very well-crafted brew. Very good for watching live Indy-car races.