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Asheville Pizza Houdini ESP 3.15 31

Asheville Pizza Houdini ESP


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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
313.23/5.03.15/5.05.9%50.8Lager glass, Shaker
Commercial Description:
An Extra Special pale ale that is slightly hoppy with aromatic and crisp finish.
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 SledgeJr (2972), Omaha, Nebraska, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/58/105/517/20
Jan 2, 2005  
On tap at the brewpub. This was my favorite of the APBC ales. Dark amber in color with a malty sweet aroma. The balance is amazing to this one- not too heavily bittered, but a good sweetness that makes this a mild and easy drink.


 boboski (1095), Alabama, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/105/516/20
Jan 17, 2007  
Draft at APBC. My favorite of all the beers sampled here. Hazy copper with tall white head. Evenly balanced aroma of sour fruity hops and grainy malts, soft and alluring. Flavor is the same. The palate is about perfect for an APA, or any style for that matter. Very smooth and mellow finish, crisp and fresh in all aspects. Well done.


 unclemattie (2432), Georgia, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/105/58/105/514/20
Nov 12, 2009  
On tap @ Asheville Pizza. Golden color. White head. Huge lace. Crisp pale aroma. Hints of honey. Light smooth creamy malt. Well balanced. Light hop. Hopped nice. Lighter body.
27 Oct 09


 jcwattsrugger (5572), Florida and, New Jersey, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/515/20
Apr 2, 2007  
on tap-pours an off white head and gold color. Aroma is citrus hops, medium malt. Taste is citrus hops, medium malt-sweet. Balanced nicely. Easy drinking. Mild carbonation.


 nearbeer (1864), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Sep 18, 2007  
Draft at brewpub. Hazy amber with a creamy, lasting head with a nice sheet of lace. Spicy caramel aroma. Flavors of nut and caramel are balanced well by some bitter and fruity hops. Slightly sour and bitter finish. Light-medium body, smooth and dryish.


 walter (359), Staunton, Virginia, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/515/20
Jul 30, 2005  
Draft, Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co., Asheville NC. Nice reddish golden color with thick white head. Slight bitter hops and good amount of maltiness on the nose. Medium body. Caramel and general medium malt flavor with a nice dry, bitter finish. A nice blend of styles.


 Suttree (2742), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/103/514/20
Nov 1, 2004  
Hazy copper, with decent sized sloppy white head. piney, slightly vegetable hop aroma. Very peppery, woodsy flavors up front, then a nice smoky, earthy malt background. Nice, well made session brew. Sampled at Asheville Brewgrass Festival 2004.


 Fish (439), Kure, Japan
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/514/20
Jan 4, 2006  
This is another Asheville PIzza Company Classic, it’s been on tap there forever, like the Shiva. Pours a cloudy deep orange color with the remnants of a very happy sparkly head on top and lacing that clings to the glass afterwards such that you can really see the sips. Great hops dominate the flavor, citrusy like any good American Pale ought to be. Lovely palate, medium to full body. The bitterness of the hops lingers with just the slightest metallic edge. This best thing about Asheville PIzza Co. is the consistently good hops. When I went in the other night there were four different house pale ales on tap. APC is definitely the best place in town for consistent micro-hoppy-goodness.



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