 sinkr (121), Lusby, Maryland, USA
Mar 26, 2008
Bottle->plastic cup (tasting@brewery): Pours a large, rocky, white head atop of a hazy, amber body. Light malt and hop aroma with some grapiness in there. The body is light, the texture is oily, and flat carbonation. The flavor’s duration is short, moderately acidic and bitter with a finish of vinegar.
I wasn’t terribly thrilled with this beer, but I’ve never been into ESBs (or have yet to find one I like).
HoppityHop (74), USA
Jul 25, 2008 Flying Fish markets this as an ESB/Amber Ale and as an ESB it doesn’t really make the mark, but as an Amber, it’s quite enjoyable. Tastes and smells malty (a Flying Fish trademark, it seems) and has almost no hop presence. Carbonation is slightly high, but the head and lacing were nearly non-existant, if you can believe that? I think this is a decent brew, but would much rather have their Hopfish, which tastes more like an ESB than an IPA.
SpringsLicker (1762), Tennessee, USA
Jul 19, 2008 Thanks to decaturstevo for sharing this one.
Clear light amber body under a firm, creamy head of off-white.
Malty aroma.
Flavor is firm malt with well balanced supportive hops.
Good for style.
decaturstevo (1138), decatur, Tennessee, USA
Jul 8, 2008 Orange gold pour with white head and lace. Malt and light brown sugar on the nose. Semi sweet with I think apples. Hints of a clovish flavor. A tad thin and foamy. Nice clean and refreshing
Naka (375), Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Jun 29, 2008 Pours a deep copper color with a light off-white foamy head. It is huge, about 3 fingers and lasts a very long time. Has a very mineral-y nose with some sour apples. Pretty sweet. The flavor has a nice spice to it. A little bit of a fruity yeast with some grainyness. A decent bitterness to it. The body is ok for an ESB, and I’m actually pleasantly surprised with this because I expected very little. Leaves a nice bitter on the tongue.
guzzler67 (1125), Hanover, Maryland, USA
Mar 29, 2008 Bright bronze appearance with a small beige head and little lacing. Lightly toasted malt aroma with a faint whiff of cherries. Flowery hops impart some mild bitterness to balance the sweet malts. Medium-bodied, decently carbonated mouthfeel. Dry, short lived finish.
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