Poured a golden-copper body with a fluffy white head. Bitter, sharp, and well carbonated. Big time session beer. Mild metallicness from the hops. Ok brew.

Word from the brewmaster at the brewpub is that this recipe is the one now used for ESB. So: Cask at the brewpub at the brewery. Clean caramel aroma. Clear dark amber color. Off-white head that sticks around. Soft, luscious, fruity, malty with floral/fruity hop. The bitter balancing the malt does not seem to be pine or citrus. Fresh floral/fruity finish, hints of malt here at the end, mild bitter, and some possible citrus sour at the back of the mouth. Fantantastic.

Had this beer on 5/1/2001. Aroma is a light malt scent with a hint of hops. Color is deep gold with very active carbonation and a nice head. Taste is fresh and spicy. Starting with a medium body that goes down crisp with a slight malt flavor. Finish is a round malt flavor backed by a spicy hop flavor. It reminds me a bit of Coors Extra Gold with a little boost in flavor

<b>Date:</b> 10/15/1996<br /> <b>Mode:</b> Draft<br /> <b>Source:</b> Brewpub<br /> <br /> golden amber, thin head, pleasant golding hop aroma on top of a slightly sweet malt base, mild golding flavor througout giving some underlying bitterness<br /> <br /> <b>Aroma:</b> 6/10; <b>Appearance:</b> 5/10; <b>Flavor:</b> 6/10; <b>Palate:</b> 5/10; <b>Overall:</b> 13/20<br /> <b>Rating:</b> 3.1/5.0<br /><b>Score:</b> **+/4<br /> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <i>The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.</i><br />

I found this beer to be a very relaxing brew with a nice head and diverse flavor levels. Honestly, I think it’s one of the best Am. Pale Ales out there in decent distribution.