Redhook ESB

Brewed by Redhook Brewery
Style: Premium Bitter/ESB
Woodinville, Washington USA

This was the beer that got the wheels really turning for me in the micro realm "way back" in like 2003; nowadays the ESB always tastes the same but for some reason I feel differently about it every time I drink it. I dunno, all in all it’s OK. There are much better American "ESBs" such as Alaskan and Bridgeport, but this one defies the style somewhat, somehow. It’s "just a beer", and, I suspect, proud of it.

As said below, Redhook quality on this ESB, very drinkable, Rusty amber color, malt and a decent finish. Better ESB’s to be found, but this one aint bad.

Bottle. Overall, a nice looking and tasting beer. There is enough balance and taste to make this enjoyable. There is a great malt character mixed with a subtle hoppy bite. What takes away from the rating is a thin palate and little aroma.

12oz bottle. Ahh, Redhook’s standard beer. A delightfully hopped ESB that is quite tasty, but others beat it out I’m afraid.

Has a dark golden color. Aroma is of malts and sweeter hops. Flavor is mostly of hops with some lemon peels and malty undertones. There’s not much of a bite in the aftertaste.

Cask Stillage at the GBBF Earl’s Court, London 08/08/2008 Strong fruit aroma. Golden bronze coloured and very hoppy with a pine flavour. Crisp dry and slightly bitter finish.

Bottle: I agree: Commercial Description: A rich, copper-colored ale with a pleasant finish. Food Pairing: Red Meat.