 beaconstreet (811), Washington DC, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Oct 12, 2004 (Canal St. Location) Aroma very much about NUTS and toffee and apples. Reminds me about Christmas pies, cakes, and desserts. Sweet and juicy. Nice tan-white head. Slightly watery, but earnestly enjoyable. More than I expected for an ESB style from a microbrewery.
ericnixon (719), Northampton, Massachusetts, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Apr 6, 2003 Nice dark color. I felt it had a very hoppy taste with a bitterness to it.
Gregory (357), Pullman, Washington, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 20, 2002 pleasantly bitter, a very nice beer, but I’m not sure that it is worth $5 for a pint.
JohnnyBGoode99 (4), Massachusetts, USA
does not count  | 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
May 1, 2002 If you like the bitter stuff, you’ll like this. Not as good as Ipswich Ale though.
dirtymike (2018), Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 24, 2003 NERAX '02 Cask serving Aroma was of a slight citrus hop,with some sourness.Bitter and malty a great session beer.
GeneralGao (3076), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
May 11, 2009 Draft at the brewpub. Poured a clear dark orange/brown color. The head was off white with good retention. Attractive aroma of dark fruit, light pine, toffee, and molasses. Medium bodied and slightly sweet with mild bitterness. I tasted dark fruits, subdued toffee, and a hint of roasted malt. Well balanced ESB with some personality.
Volgon (2490), Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
May 3, 2002 Updated: Jan 3, 2004Cask at NERAX '02: Biscuity flowers in the aroma, hazy almost orange color, Nice bitter full finish. I could drink this all night, which I guess is the point.
budguy2142 (24), USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 30, 2002 Nice and bitter, good ESB. Not for everyone though.
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