 timfoolery (484), California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Aug 7, 2008 Bottle from Liquor Barn in Redding, CA. This was my first experience of the ESB, and I’m sure to be biased toward others as Alesmith always makes a quality brew. It had citrus scents to it, but the limited, bitter hops were balanced nicely with a huge malt backing. Great brew!
eburrell (7), Spring Valley, California, USA
does not count  | 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Aug 2, 2008 Overall my first impressions of the beer was that it was Ale Smith and I was in for a treat... I like porters and stouts so I tried it out . Good appearance and the flavor not bad. I like at times a bitter beer and this one wet my palate.
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DTM (541), Winters, California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Aug 1, 2008 Bottle from the Liquor Barn in Redding, CA. I was very impressed with this beer. Poured a reddish orange and had a citrus smell. Had the characterics of a smooth IPA, but maltiness to really give it a smooth palate. Another winner from Alesmith.
Reed944 (8), Jamesville, New York, USA
does not count | 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 27, 2008 What a tremendously tasty beer. The almost absolute grapefruit/citrus taste definitely struck a note of satisfaction with me. This is one refreshing beer.
...I hope haslinger buys it again...
Haslinger (643), Syracuse, New York, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 27, 2008 Bottle thanks to kegbear. Very very citrus. Incredible taste of malt that has a definite fruit hops taste. This beer is delicious. I would definitely buy this one again
ManvsCity (95), Redmond, Washington, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Jul 22, 2008 Growler from AleSmith Brewery in San Diego. Anvil is dark and rich flavored for an ESB, but very easy to drink with only moderate hop bitterness. It has a bit of sweetness overall, but is not cloying. Just a great, fresh, perfect brew to share on a warm summer evening.
Tweety (343), Vancouver, Washington, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jul 13, 2008 Bomber, thanks doubleo! Pours a light reddish with a good-sized white head. Nice hops with some malt balance in the aroma. This is just a well-balanced drink. Neither the bitterness nor the malty sweetness overpowers, they’re just superbly well-balanced. I really enjoyed this one, and I’d love to see more beers like this widely distributed. Another Alesmith beer that it’s too bad (or maybe good) I can’t get more regularly, cuz I’d drink a LOT of it.
Dogbrick (2855), Columbus, Ohio, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 8, 2008 Sample at San Diego Brewing Company. This beer is a clear bright amber color with a medium thin off-white that dissipates steadily. Stringy lacing on the glass. The aroma is malty with some fruit and hops in the background. Medium body with equal parts malt and hops flavor. Spice and fruit notes as well. The finish is sweet malt at first with mild hops left over. Not bad overall. but I expected more from Alesmith.
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