 freekyp (901), Thomasville, North Carolina, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 3, 2009
Sweetwater attempts a classic English style ESB with this one, and hits the nail on the head. Pouring a dark slightly cloudy amber, the nose is lightly fruity with a slight toffee. A nice two finger off-white head caps things off, and leaves behind ample lacing. Malty at first with hop character developing nicely towards the swallow, Motorboat is well balanced and could easily be misconstrued as a session beer, as it hides its 6.5% very well. The only hint is bit of warming on the way down. Well done for a style oft ignored in the US.
jsquire (2107), St. Marys, Ohio, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 6, 2009 My first thought when I opened this bottle was "Christmas tree/" Piney, floral hops in the nose. Orange amber color with a thin, off white head. Malty sweetness, toffee and brown sugar, with some buttered toast, orange marmalade and soft grapefruit rind in the finish. Thanks to craftbeerdesign for sending this very tastey beer.
brewski519 (415), Morrisville, North Carolina, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Nov 6, 2009 Pours a copper color with an off white head and plenty of lacing. Aroma of floral hops, toffee and malt. Taste of nuts, malt, hops and toffee. This is a very drinkable beer that I throroughly enjoyed. One of my favorite Sweetwaters to date.
beernovice39 (280), South Carolina, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Nov 2, 2009 Golden brown pour. Nice thick bready taste with light hop pop on the back. Very smooth and drinkable if a tad thin.
Uglyradio (775), Greenville, South Carolina, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Oct 25, 2009 Dark brown pour, off white head...Strong, hoppy aroma with a bit of sweetness...Nicely balanced, bit of malt breadiness with a mild hop finish...No bitterness...Excellent
nqualls (1429), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Oct 22, 2009
Source:12 oz bottle from Frugal MacDoogals.
Glass:Pint.
Appearance:Hazy amber pour with half a finger of soapy white head.
Aroma:Lots of citrus and some bready malt.
Flavor:Grapefruit and resin with a hint of caramel and a bready finish.
Palate:Medium body with solid carbonation.
Overall:Excellent beer. Another well made beer by Sweetwater.
IPAsavedMYlife (32), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Oct 21, 2009 Lighter brown color with a red tinge kind of like apple juice. Completely white head and not much carbonation. Small bubbles. Taste is a lot like a pale ale, remnant of Sierra Nevada. Pine and citrus nose, grapefruit that is so distinctly Sweetwater that disolves some after the swollow. A great Autumn beer that is generous on the hops.
FlssmrBrewAlum (1153), Lisle, Illinois, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 21, 2009 Updated: Oct 22, 200912 oz bottle courtesy of GAManiac. Thanks, Grant! Pours a mellow darker amber, good haze, and sizable tannish head that stays moderate, laces pretty well. Aromas throw a lively citrus and floral hopping, lemon and grapefruit, a touch of orange marmalade moving into caramel and toasty toffee, nut, biscuits. Very nice. Initial is lesser side of medium bodied, toasty and caramel malts mingle with good citrus and floral hop, decent bitterness, orange marmalade and good solid maltiness that balances near perfectly with the hops, really pushing some orange at this point. Further into the body, juicy strawberry comes into play, very enjoyable. Finish is clean, decent bitterness and orange throwing in some toasty and sweet caramel malts. I really liked this ESB. Could use just a touch more body, but overall very good.
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