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SKA Special ESB Ale 2.94 94

SKA Special ESB Ale

Percentile
41
overall

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
942.95/5.02.94/5.0Winter5.7%25.4English pint
Commercial Description:
This English Special Bitter is our “Special Ale.” Special because it is one of only a handful of canned microbrews in the nation. Special because the Galena hops and pale ale malts create a crisp first sip, a hoppy tongue, and a malty sweet finish. Though “bitter” is part of the name, “better” would be a more accurate term. Fresh and lively, this canned beer suits the needs of any outdoor enthusiast. Like it says on the can: Fish, Luau, Golf, Raft, Toboggan. Ska can!
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 eboats (901), Omaha, Nebraska, USA
1.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/104/53/102/55/20
Jun 26, 2009  
Canned. Poured deep orange with a dirty off white head. Aroma was soggy bread, malt, and caramel. Flavor was watery bread. Slightly bitter finish at first that becomes for bitter with each additional drink.


 rustychiles (1068), Mesa, Arizona, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/103/514/20
Jun 11, 2009  
Can. Pours a dark reddish golden color with a thick off white head that leaves lots of sticky lacing on the side of my glass. Aroma is bitter hops, spices, malt, caramel and nuts. Flavor is caramel, spices, nuts, a little hop bitterness, sweet malts, brown sugar, grass. Not too shabby.


Doon (90), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/513/20
May 31, 2009  
Was planning on a float trip (didn’t go) so I thought I’d try this canned esb. I wasn’t expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised! I did not pour it, so I can’t comment on the color/clarity/head. I will say it did not foam up upon opening...It’s got a crisp light flavor...almost not quite ale-like. The flavor is not intense and the aroma is difficult to ascertain sticking my nose into the mouth of the can. It seems to be a pretty nice session beer for these hot phoenix afternoons outdoors!


 ratman197 (3266), Arvada, Colorado, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/513/20
May 27, 2009  
Can poured a clear amber with a lasting ivory head. Aromas of carmel, earthiness and light fruittiness. Palate was light to medium bodied and crisp with a smooth finish. Flavors of carmel, light earthiness and light fruittiness with a smooth malty finish. Would be a great session beer on a hot day.


 jbye4334 (719), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/511/20
May 9, 2009  
(can from Coaltrain Liquor in Colorado Springs). Pours a golden amber color. Medium off white head. Malt and alcohol aromas. Bitter and malty flavor. Smooth finish. Moderate carbonation.


 Strykzone (1501), Wood River, Illinois, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Apr 17, 2009  
With Buster Bloodvessel’s singing about Sally Brown in my head I look forward to this beer drinking experience. Pour is a nice amber with little carbonation and almost no head. Aroma is a nice hop and caramel combo. Flavor is also hop dominated but with some nice caramel and brown sugar. Some nice fruit, as well. There is a nice hop bitterness. Like Bad Manners, this is one that I could spend some time enjoying. I think the fat no more Buster would enjoy this. "Lip up Fatty."


 SudsMcDuff (1711), was CapeTown,SA-now Houston, Texas, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/102/55/102/510/20
Apr 13, 2009  
"poppycock" .. . pours a nectarine juice, with great foams .. . nice aromas, caramel,pop, and pineapple skins .. . a good brew, but needs a WHOLE lot more, more like a mild english bitter with no class ...a bawdy little monkey!


 redlem (1155), Illinois, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/513/20
Apr 2, 2009  
Can. Opened with no rush of carbonation, making for what looked and sounded like a dud of a can. Hazy amber color with a thick, lasting, off-white head. Mild bread aroma, faint grassy notes. Medium grassy taste with some caramel. Quite sessionable.



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