 fbennett (293), Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
Jul 24, 2006 On cask: Dry hopped with Cascade
This offering pours a cloudy dark maroon with hardly any visable light. It leaves a creamy thick tan head that stays with this brew. The smell is fantastic fresh earthy hops like taking a big breath of a hand full of hops. The taste starts smooth with hop bitterness balanced by a creamy, caramel, mouthfeel that finishes sweet with a herbal presence. This is a another solid offering from the CBC.
bitter (1137), Henderson, Nevada, USA
Oct 4, 2005 on draft at the brewpub. a bit different then the traditional british esb. definately an american version with more noble hops pushing. moderate malt flavors with almost a woody taste. much like all the beers at cambridge pretty much middle of the road and good drinkn.
DrGonzo (624), Somerville, Massachusetts, USA
Nov 12, 2004 Tap at the brewery. Amber color, medium head. Moderately hoppy aroma. Medium body, a hoppy version of the style, (not to the extent of Brutal Bitter though). This is one style that I really just can’t describe very well, beyond that it has a mildly sweet earthy body. But I do know that this is a very enjoyable and well made beer.
ClarkVV (3547), Allston, Massachusetts, USA
Sep 20, 2004 Updated: Dec 9, 20042004 cask @ the brewery. Served a moderately brownish-amber, slightly transluscent with a small but persistent off-white head. Aroma of sweet brown bread, brown sugar a touch of toasted earthiness and plenty of spicy hops (perle). Flavor is right away sweet and malty (caramel and rich toffee) with a good dose of spicy and only lightly bitter hops. Very creamy consistency, but enough carbonation to keep things interesting. Ever so light fruit esters on the finish, with more hops and malt mixed together. I thouroughly enjoyed this one.
dirtymike (2019), Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
Jun 5, 2004 Light amber in color with a small white head and large loose bubbles.Floral hop aroma. Flavor is hoppy with a sweet caramel malt character.
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