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Middle Ages Beast Bitter

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
1453.28/5.03.26/5.05.3%79.1English pint
Commercial Description:
This ESB (Extra Special Bitter) displays the subtle copery hue of "Old Gold." Its mighty depth of flavor will awaken taste buds and complements "pub" fare such as lamb and game. It is a natural accompaniment with spicy foods. Bronze medal winner at the 1998 World Beer Championships.
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 mar (1940), Dallas, Texas, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Jan 30, 2009  
bottle thanks to bu11zeye. light amber pour with a thick beige head. nose of hops and sweet malts. great on the palate with a smooth bitter flavor.


 rudolf (1783), Buffalo, New York, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Jan 12, 2009  
Orangey gold. Nose is a little lemon, butter, some green hoppiness, English malt. More bitterness than the nose lets on, with toffee & caramels to balance. Very tingly carbonation.


 jb (1057), Rochester, New York, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20
Jan 11, 2009  
Audible pop when bottle opened, pour was very heavy head, mostly head in fact, like when a homebrew is primed too much. As head dissipates it is rocky with a decent lacing. Grainy aroma, a bit of pine. Palate is toffee with some dry resinous notes. Decent.


 tomthompson89 (1489), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/518/20
Jan 1, 2009  
surprised not a higher rating. amber color, with whte foam, flavor is nice strong english hops and well balanced malt sweetness. i really enjoy this beer


 PilsnerPeter (2667), Flushing, New York, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/514/20
Oct 30, 2008  
Bottle: Pours a hazy deep copper amber with a fizzy fading off white head. Earthy nose with some odd esters, softly sweet crystal malt notes, and a mild herbal hint. The palate is nice with soft/rounded carbonation. Nice British feel to the flavor. Toasted biscuit malt character with a mild caramelized sweetness precedes a nice hop character which incorporates both American and British varieties. Some fruity suggestions of sweet orange-like citrus notes and a touch of mustiness from the yeast. The finish is mildly peppery hand has a flowery dryness into the late palate. A nice interpretation of a British Bitter. Slightly underrated in my opinion.


 DandyWolfFloyd (331), Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/514/20
Oct 9, 2008  
This is a very nice brew. The hop aroma just jumps out at you, with a nice full bouquet. There is also some nail polish like esters. It’s appearance is moderate amber, with a full fluffy white head, which faides slowly into a nice decent thin head. It’s flavor is nice with a bit of moderatly sweet malts and nice moderate hop bite. It is rather smooth a nice lingering taste in the mouth, with a dry feeling.


 mwelsh13 (483), Maryland, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/512/20
Oct 6, 2008  
12 oz bottle pours medium orange color with a fluffy white head. Grassy aromas with some herbal notes. Grassy hops, slightly citrus, some caramel, lingering bitterness. Slight alcohol notes. Nice bitter. A bit thin for my liking, but nice.


 EithCubes (2167), Indiana, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/55/103/510/20
Oct 6, 2008  
Desired bottle from dchmela - thanks! Caramel and fruity overtones on this gusher, lightly bready with some nice spicy and herbal hop goodness. Honey and faint apple juice. Hazy copper gradient pour with a sticky, lacing beige head. Firm, hard bitterness with some caramel and very English yeast contributions, a little stale and over-watered, swells with a little too much carbonation. Lacks that drinkability quality that is essentially for a good Bitter.



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