durhambeer (1186), Durham, USA Jun 11, 2009 Bottle from Sam’s. Pours bright copper with thin white head. I tend to forget how much I like this style and often wonder why I don’t see more ESBs around. Crisp bitter hops but with a nice caramel malt presence. Great clean, crisp, light mouthfeel. It’s pretty average, but I like this beer. vtafro (452), , New Jersey, USA Jun 9, 2009 Tap. Beer was quite good, aroma ranged from malty to hoppy, and flavors matched aroma. WakeandBake (422), Greenville, Michigan, USA May 31, 2009 Bottle. A nice bright copper color body with a thick lasting off-white head leaving some lacing. Aroma is slightly malty,a bit bready,hints of floral hops,slightly sweet. Flavor is malty up front some nice caramel,a touch of bread dough, a little spicy hops and hints of lemon at the finish,lightly bitter,medium body and lively carbonation, grainy,malty aftertaste. Quite drinkable. handsomejn (26), Arkansas, USA May 31, 2009 Beautiful to look at, copper with an effervescent white top, beautiful lacing, tasty. Respectable beer, slightly bitter, slightly sweet, thin on the pallate, light cream taste, long mild bite on the finish. scoth (266), Fort Collins, Colorado, USA May 22, 2009 Pours clear copper, with a thin beige head, fine and lasting lacing. Smells of caramel, almond, bread and grass. Medium-thin, velvety crisp body. Caramel and bread flavors up front, then nutty and mineral characteristics start mid-palate and last into the finish with very mild bitter citrus and grass notes. Very well balanced and drinkable. dkachur (2313), Charlottesville, Virginia, USA May 15, 2009 12 ounce bottle from Vintage Cellar in Blacksburg, VA. Pours a clear bronze color with a medium head. Fair head retention and lacing. Aroma of caramel, green apple and citrus hops. Taste is leafy citrus hops, toasted malts and light grain. Medium bodied with a smooth, creamy feel. jbye4334 (652), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA May 11, 2009 (bottle). Pours a light cloudy copper color. Medium off white head. Hoppy aroma. Flavor is hoppy with light citrus. Average duration. Smooth finish, which is slightly bitter. Medium body. Fair lacing. Moderate carbonation. Slipstream (734), USA May 11, 2009 Nice red hand on the cap. Attractive amber pour. Light floral malt aroma. Flavor of sweet malt, herbal hops, and yeast. Light bodied but decent brew.
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