 orville (160), Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, USA
| 4.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Apr 6, 2007 Updated: Dec 7, 2007By far the best ESB i’ve ever had. Like having a Fullers ESB, but more flavorful. Has an aroma of darjeeling tea and hops. Flavor of pure water, then a hop wallop followed by lingering hops smoothing out by that lovely water taste. It’s like a symphony on the tongue.
MrHoppsworth (47), USA
| 4.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 4/5 | 10/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Aug 20, 2004 My new favorite beer.About as well balanced as I could expect.
Hops are very present but not overpowering,and the malts are as tasty as can be.
I was very pleasantly surprised by this brew,and while it has a nice rating I believe this brew should be rated higher.
HammerHead99 (12), California, USA
| 4.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 19/20 |
Dec 19, 2001 One of my favorite ESBs. Great mouthfeel-- uses local soft water. Nice hoppiness. Overall great flavor, something that I could just keep drinking until I pass out.
mikey (336), farmington, Utah, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Oct 13, 2004 It poured a clear orange-gold with a light creamy head. Ringlets and lace fall throughout. More hops than malt in the nose, but both are present. The hops are fruity and citrusy. A very nice balance. There’s pleanty of toasty malt up front and a good balanced hops. Grapefruit and floral bitters are the predominant flavors. This is a full bodied ESB, hoppier than most. This is very drinkable and it’s the best ESB i’ve tried.
urbnhautebourg (974), Annapolis, Maryland, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Aug 20, 2002 I consider this the mother of west coast ales. Fine, deep malt perfectly accented by citrus cascade hops. Bitter, stunning finish. Wonderful lacing on the glass. I am so glad they’ve made this available in 12oz on our fair coast.
Twentys (41), Brooklyn, New York, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 3/5 | 10/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Sep 20, 2005 At first a fruity whiff, ok head, fluffy at first but disapaited quickly. Hazy amber. Delicious nutty taste. Could be a little more bitter, for all the hops you get.
groovinhigh (170), Asheville, North Carolina, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jun 6, 2000 A fine ESP. Malty, with a hint of hop.
BeerLimey (1873), California, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jun 25, 2001 Probably the best I’ve tried from AV. Perfectly balanced chocolate malt and citric hop. Versatile ale that would work well any time and any place
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