 heykevin (1269), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Apr 30, 2002 I had put off rating this beer until I could sample a good one on draft. Regular keg (I can’t wait to have this on handpump) served cold. First couple sips leave me a little disappointed. Thin maltiness and flat hop character. But patience, Kevin, patience. Let it warm up, let it come to life. Each sip got better and better. Layers of malt unfold and develop. The hop flavor truly accordions increasing in two directions. (Don’t ask me I’m just reacting) Incredibly satisfying and and the same time whets the appetite and is moreish. A damn fine bitter that I can only hope to have the opportunity to sample on handpump.
Hoss (602), Florida, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 14, 2002 Not my favorite style, but this one has the balance so many are missing. A real session brew. I found the hop finish balance and not overpowering. I wish more American craft brewers could learn the art of balance.
ales4ever (24), gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Aug 15, 2005
Classic bitter. Semi-sweet carmel malt tangos with a nice spring fruit/cirtrus hop bite. Wonderful and basic beer, it doesn’t get much better then this--a perfect session beer.
jpm30 (1588), East Central, Georgia, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Feb 22, 2006 From a distinctive 1pt. 9oz. narrow necked Fuller’s bottle with a blurb about ESB on the back label and a "Best Before" date, 16/APR/06. Made a very good appearance, poured a deep red hued copper with a large foamy, bubbly white head that left a ringed lacing down the Fuller’s pint glass. Had a nice toasted caramel malty aroma with a little citric fruitiness and a whiffs of sweet alcohol. Good carbonation and a smooth, textured medium bodied mouth feel, very good drinkability. Had a sweet caramel maltiness, toasty and a earthy, citric hop bitterness with some metallic notes and a dry, crisp bitter finish, very tasty.
DaveW (9), Rhode Island, USA
does not count  | 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Oct 15, 2005 My favorit pub beer. Rich malt with fruiy hops. A good dose of Goldings. Quite lovely pepper note in finish and hints of citrus throughout.
artfink (28), I’m everywhere Fokker!, Florida, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Nov 17, 2005 A great Bitter beer from england. pours a nice head and stays with nice lacing ( wash yo glass foo!!) nice, slightly sweet smelling with caramel and hops. the flavor is wonderful. roasty, caramely and nutty. finishes with a nice hoppy ting!!! I’ve had this beer in bottle and tap many times and it never fails to put a smile on my face. A classic that proves why it’s still popular. pour one up today, actually I am right now!!!
mike1977ok (648), Netherlands
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 6, 2009 Pale brown. Aroma is floral, sweet, fruity. Flavour has a strong, sweet fruitiness with orange and apple certainly coming through. Sweet from the fruit, a little hop bitterness. A great easy to drink but full flavoured beer.
bmackenzie (39), Wellington, New Zealand
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Aug 8, 2007 I saw her across the bar - dressed in blue and radiating. The butterflies were fluttering. I was struggling to put my nerves to one side. Tonight was my night to make a move. I sidled up beside her.
"You smell so good" I heard myself moan. What’s that scent? Apricots, orange blossom and roses? Summer flowers sprinkled with an evening shower? She smelt so sweet, like a toffee apple at the county fair.
In the dull night of the bar she radiated with a deep copper glow. Glinting. Luminescent.
Her taste was deep, sensual and sweet. Caramel, toffee, nectarine, orange marmalade and raisin danced over by tongue. It was the fullness of the embrace that sustained me. So very complex - she was subconsciously urging me on for more.
In a moment she was gone. There was no bitter end. Only a sweet memory. A one night stand that could last forever.
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