 Narnad (721), Wonder Lake, Illinois, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Sep 14, 2009 Bruegala 2009 sampling - The typical representation for the old saying "Don’t judge a book by its cover". Appearance was a bright clear bright yellow, small thin filmy white head with almost no carbonation. If based on looks alone, this beer fails. Aroma is quite surprising with a very light grainy malt note, average amount of pin, grapefruit and resiney hops notes and a heavy peach aroma. Flavor has a very strong peach sweetness with a modest pine and grapefruit hops notes with a good hops bitter bite. Body is moderate with a light oily note and an almost flat feeling but it carries the flavor fantastically. Overall a bit on the thin side (probably due to under carbonation) but it really does stand out as a great brew with a lot complexity in the aroma and flavors.
chris21274 (4), Buffalo, New York, USA
does not count  | 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 12, 2009 This beer is GOOD. Nice hoppy floral aroma and slick on the mouth. A slim malt backbone IMO, but the hops are what makes this beer. Seems like there’s a few different types here - definitely some cascade in there. Awesome American-style ESB (if that makes sense).
Haslinger (666), Syracuse, New York, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Sep 11, 2009 12 ounce bottle. Nice hop aroma. Very nice hops taste in the foretaste. The aftertaste is slightly bitter with a smooth finish. Very solid beer would buy again
drpimento (873), La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Sep 11, 2009 Yummmmmm-ooooooo!!! Wow, great beer! Poured with a big, foamy, frothy, thick, white head and good lace. Color is 18 k yellow gold. Aroma is very fresh, citrus hop. Flavor is super fresh hop but not so citrus, more earthy & chewy hop, some malt, and bread. Body is good, a little soft. Carbonation is good. Finish is excellent. Satisfying yet leaves me with a yearning for more, and more, and....
biznizness (952), Mooresville, North Carolina, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Sep 11, 2009 YUM. Thought this was going to be an Oktoberfest, but its actually a tight bitter. Crisply hopped and delicious... wish we got this in NC.
guzzler67 (1287), Hanover, Maryland, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Sep 8, 2009 Clear, bright yellow/gold appearance with a small, off white head and good lacing. Spicy hop aroma with some citrus underneath. Hops turn more floral and herbal in the taste, accompanied by some cracker-like malts. Aftertaste is pleasantly bitter. First impression, erroneously, was that the palate was a bit too thin; but there is a good firm body ir you give it a chance. "Harvest" = "Octoberfest"? Sounds reasonable, but not here. Think more bitter hoppiness and less sweet maltiness. A new favorite for this style.
TampaBrew (900), Tampa, Florida, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 7, 2009 POurs yellow with a thin white head. Nose is crisp toasty grain, subtle and perfectly balanced citrus hops, fruity english yeast. Flavor is a refreshing citrus bitterness perfectly balanced by sweet toasty caramel malt. This would be my session beer if I could get it regularly. ESB is a very under appreciated style, but when executed well, like this beer, it’s a gem!
Jblauvs (619), Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Sep 6, 2009 Amber pour with offwhite head. Aroma is of fruity hops and a bit of pine. Malts are earthy. Flavor is mild hop bitterness and some nice robust malt to ballance. Very drinkable. Pretty tastey
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