 WeeHeavySD (1699), San Diego (Hillcrest), California, USA
Sep 1, 2006
On Cask at Alesmith for the release of 2004 Barrel Aged Numbskull. The beer poured dark amber with a big fluffy head. Although I’ve had in tap and on bottle before it was extra special on cask and really tasted nice with a good hoppy bitter bite.
eli723 (8), USA
does not count  Aug 21, 2008 Nothing special about this one. A good example of an ESB though. I’d get it again.
GAManiac (265), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Aug 19, 2008
Pours clear amber with a hint of red with a small off-white head that dissipates quickly to a ring with little lacing. The smell has citrus hops up front with a bready malt background and some fruity sweetness in there as well. The taste really caught me off guard with an immediate tongue-tingling bitterness that actually has a noticeable lemon tartness to it. There is a strong spiciness toward the finish as well with only a hint of the bread behiind the massive bitter kick. The mouthfeel is crisp and clean with a strong carbonation that accentuates the tartness. The drinkability is limited a little by the bitterness, but this is a good bitter and a very unique offering from AleSmith.
shadowaeb (4), , California, USA
does not count Aug 8, 2008 Pours a nice ruby/burgundy color, with a white-ish head that recedes fairly quickly. Aroma is somewhat hoppy, not as much as I would expect for an ESB, but certainly malty enough. Flavor is suprising: not so much straight bitterness but bitter and tart, a very stimulating combination of resin and citrus. Malty, smooth body, and a refreshing though slightly sweet finish.
timfoolery (333), California, USA
Aug 7, 2008 Bottle from Liquor Barn in Redding, CA. This was my first experience of the ESB, and I’m sure to be biased toward others as Alesmith always makes a quality brew. It had citrus scents to it, but the limited, bitter hops were balanced nicely with a huge malt backing. Great brew!
eburrell (7), Spring Valley, California, USA
does not count Aug 2, 2008 Overall my first impressions of the beer was that it was Ale Smith and I was in for a treat... I like porters and stouts so I tried it out . Good appearance and the flavor not bad. I like at times a bitter beer and this one wet my palate.
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