 SamGamgee (707), Washington DC, USA
Jun 26, 2008
12oz bottle. Orange color with a medium head. The aroma has some citric and spicy hops with some weak caramel and tea. The flavor is similar, with some earthy malt sweetness and moderately bitter hops. A little too carbonated and thin; totally not the feel I want in an esb. Just not malty enough or hoppy enough to be interesting, but the flavors are alright, and when it warms and breathes a bit you get a pretty non-offensive and sessionable beer.
kidmartinek (808), austin, Texas, USA
Jan 7, 2009 A pale amber beer with a 2 inch white head. Aroma of english malt and rich citrusy hops. Medium strength malt and hops flavor with a caramel-like finish. Palate is mildly sweet. Nice bitter aftertaste that is also a little sweet.
otismulligan (26), Yardley, Pennsylvania, USA
Dec 30, 2008 bottle- pour pint glass. nice copper color. mild aroma. subtle floral. quickly vanishing frothy white head. quick malt and slight bitter taste upfront, very good overall.
ROGUE (388), Newark, Delaware, USA
Dec 28, 2008 12oz bottle. Poured amber color with moderate white head. Sweet grains and bready aroma with little of the expected hoppiness for an ESB. Malty flavor up front with some bitterness on the back of the tongue with a rather dry finish. Medium body, with mild carbonation. Drinkable for sure.
blklab2007 (634), Connecticut, USA
Dec 22, 2008 bottle poured a light amber in color with a thin head. aroma has sweet malt, grains, and some metallic. mouth feel is light with average carbonation. flavor has sweet malt, light bitterness, low hops, and some lingering metal.
WakeandBake (191), Greenville, Michigan, USA
Dec 19, 2008 Bottle.Amber color with moderate white head. Sweet grains and bready aroma with little of the expected hoppiness for an ESB. Malty flavor up front with some bitterness on the back of the tongue with a rather dry finish - a little metallic too. Medium body, with mild carbonation.
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