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Lafayette Eastside Bitter


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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
102.96/5.02.88/5.05.3%16.1English pint
Commercial Description:
IBU 38 ABV 5.3% A traditional extra special bitter (ESB), this ale is the result of a blend of English pale carmel malts to create just the right body. Then we incorporate classic hop varieties to create a harmonious balance with the malts. A rich copper color enhances this delicious brew.
 kassner (441), Wexford, Pennsylvania, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/102/512/20
Nov 14, 2009  
very nice ESB with a hint of smoke. Nice appearance but no head or lacing. Matybe some crossover.


 jcwattsrugger (5273), Florida and, New Jersey, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/103/510/20
Sep 1, 2008  
on tap-pours a rich off white head and amber color. Aroma is mild medium malt-caramel, medium fruit? Taste is herbal, mild medium malt-caramel, medium fruit, (English) coppery hops, yeast.


 Block (365), West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/510/20
Aug 8, 2008  
Part of the sampler. Light orange color with a strong hop aroma. Actually a lighter hop flavor than I was expecting compared to the others I had. Very drinkable.


 Tmoney99 (4728), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Jan 19, 2008  
Draft sample at brewpub. Poured clear copper hue with medium creamy head that diminshed slowly with good lacing. Medium aroma of hops and malt. Medium body with soft carbonation. Well balanced flavor of malt, hops and citrus with a medium bittersweet finish of moderate duration. Good drinkable brew.


 kp (8399), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Sep 1, 2007  
Date: 11/08/1997
Source: Brewfest, Real Ale Festival

amber, whispy head, wonderful citrus hop aroma, mild malt flavor with a nice dose of bittering hops, short finish
-------- /> Date: 04/26/2007
Mode: draft
Source: brewpub
Score: 3.5 to 3.0

hazy amber, fine beige head, slightly slightly sweet caramel malt flavor, lasting bitter finish, mild and drinkable
-------- /> Date: 04/26/2007
Mode: cask
Source: brewpub
Score: 2.8

the cask waters it down and takes out the sweetness and the bitterness as well,

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 12/20
Rating: 3/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: *4


 Cornfield (4928), Oak Forest, Illinois, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/512/20
Jun 8, 2007  
The body of this ale is clear coppy and the small ecru head fades rapidly. It smells of caramel, fresh apples, and a grassy & floral hopping. It’s got a nice malty, fruity flavor with a bitterness that increases as the drink continues. Very sessionable.

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 hotstuff (3175), Indiana, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/512/20
Apr 6, 2004  
On tap at LBC. Poured a very small sized ivory head that contained fine sized bubbles that quickly dissipated. The body was softly carbonated and transparent with an amber brown hue. The aroma was malty, caramel, some hops and some grassy notes. The flavor was lightly bitter and sweet. The mouthfeel was smooth and this was a medium bodied beer with very sparse lacing.


 BBB63 (4228), La Porte, Indiana, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/102/510/20
Apr 4, 2004  
Medium amber hued with a small frothy head and some lace. The aroma hints of caramel malts, toffee, grassy and floral hops, and dusty yeast esters. The taste was well balanced with sweet malt and mildly bitter hops, some ripe fruit added in. The finish is short and chalky, lost. The mouthfeel is sort of bland, smooth yet boring. An average beer at best.



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