Sea Dog Old Baggywrinkle Extra Special Bitter

Formerly brewed at Sea Dog Brewing (Shipyard Brewing Co.)
Style: Premium Bitter/ESB
Topsham, Maine USA

Date: 09/01/1995
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub

smooth, slightly fruity
-------- /> Date: 10/18/1997
Score: ii to iii
Words: Firkin
Words: Brewpub

dark amber, frothy light tan head, thick lace, sweet butterscotch malt aroma, rich malt flavor with lots of butterscotch character, I swear that there are butterscotch candies floating in the glass, just a hint of bitterness that becomes more pronounced as it warms, needs more bitter -- day 2: bitter is better until it warms and the butterscotch takes over

Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 8/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 16/20
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Score: **4
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I must say that I was sadly dissapointed. Where were the hops? Way too bland for something advertised as an ESB.