Very nice beer, and a good score by me as it was deeply discounted at the local grocery store. Amber-bronze in color with a decent sized head and lots of sticky lacing. Interestingly inviting aroma of candy corn, burnt malts, raisins, and bear claws (the doughnut treat, not actual animal parts). Good depth to the mouth feel. Filling, but not too heavy. Malty along with a solid bitterness. Thick malt flavors that are doughy and sweetened. Lots of cereal and syrup combined with raisins and other sugary fruits. A heaping dose of flowery hops lead to a balanced flavor and provide enough bitterness to be intriguing.

On tap at the Denver location, bright copper color, with a beige head, yeasty, fruity, grainy toasted malt nose, with a light floral hop citrusy accent, some mild caramelized nuts, and a faint toffeeish aroma follows through on a medium-bodied palate with a nice fruity, toasty malt character, with a flowery hop leafy orange citrusy accent, with a hint of sweetness, leading towards a light warming, grainy, malty, citrus hop bitterring finish.

It is a shame this doesn’t score higher...nice, a bitter on steriods.... caramalized fruit aromas give in to the hops as the sweet molasses malts carries over the top.... excellent 2 finger head, this ESB leaves behind its traces the lacing has coated the glass... flavors are full bodied ESB with the candied fruits and the bittering to keep things in check... full mouth and oil texture leads to a lengthy finish, and the alcohol keeps it spicy... I like it!

12oz in Liefmans glass. Pours rich brown with medium, lasting tan head. Soft malt and alcohol nose. Flavor is similar with some piney bitterness on top. Smooth, but not what I’m looking for in an ESB.

Bottle. Dark copper, clear. Stinky and sweet caramel malt and sharp orange hop aroma. Full, chewy, creamy, oily body, very rich and viscous on the palate. Rich and syrupy, semi-sweet maple malt, with a sweet, chewy orange and honey hop character. Surprisingly good stuff.