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RATINGS: 595   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.57   EST. CALORIES: 165   ABV: 5.5%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Bright copper color, sparkling clarity, and good foam retention when properly served. Appealing Brussels lace. Deep toasty/caramelly malt balanced by spicy/fruity hop flavors accented by fruit esters resulting from fermentation with a championship yeast strain. The aroma is subtle and reflects the flavor with malt, hop and fruit (ester)/fermentation characteristics. Smooth, medium-bodied. Easy drinking with no harsh or astringent sensations.


4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
lordeche (467) - Quincy, Massachusetts, USA - OCT 10, 2011
Pours copper with beautiful thick tan head. Classic esb aroma and flavor: toffee, caramel, English hops... really a comfort beer. Nice nutty notes and lightly roasted malt.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
Cavie (3249) - Fort Worth, Texas, USA - OCT 10, 2011
Bottle. Pours a clear orangish brown. Light head. Aroma is light malts, sweet grains. Flavor is sweet notes and dry grains. Some raisins.

2.3
   AROMA 3/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 9/20
crajun (391) - , Texas, USA - OCT 9, 2011
bought at AJ’s during trip to phx; did not like this one! aroma was of barnyard and booze. taste had no barnyard but had a wine/bourbon thing going on - did not enjoy at all...

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
reebtogi (1575) - Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA - OCT 5, 2011
650mL bottle pours a nice amber color with off-white head which has great retention and leaves nice lacing behind. Aroma of roasted malts and some citrusy hops. Taste is caramel sweetness balanced nicely with some fruitiness and a mild hop bitterness in the finish. Nice carbonation and modest body leave a nice feel on the tongue. This beer is full flavored yet smooth and easy to drink. Very enjoyable.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
onceblind (1358) - Denver, Colorado, USA - OCT 4, 2011
GABF 2011. Very dark nutty copper, nice creamy off beige head. Aroma of brown sugar, pecan and caramel. Flavor had some nice nutty caramel toffee tone, with a nice bitter finish. Balanced and lovely.

2.8
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
PJClarke (1408) - Portland, Oregon, USA - OCT 4, 2011
Not much hop to it at all, more on the lines of a scotch or dark for me. It didn’t have have that refreshing bitterness I expected. Very malt forward, metallic, caramelly and quite dark. Not what I was expecting at all from this dark red brew. Not much head on it either. A bit disappointing.

3.6
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
watson1977 (949) - The dub c, Pennsylvania, USA - OCT 3, 2011
Pours a caramel/brown color with a thin tan head...lively. aroma has caramel, some nuttiness, some earthy notes, and a bit of fruit...not sweet. Flavor is very nutty with hints of chocolate, fruity yeast notes, and a bit of caramel. Mouthfeel is silky and the finish is lightly roasty with a hint of nuts and chocolate.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 14/20
MattH (313) - California, USA - SEP 25, 2011
Tap. Pours a light brown with noticeable carbonation and a soft white head. Aroma of green apples. Taste is slightly sour and bitter.


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