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RATINGS: 1271   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.05   IBU: 28   EST. CALORIES: 174   ABV: 5.8%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Redhook ESB is modeled after the premium Extra Special Bitters found in English pubs. Brewed since 1987, this full-bodied amber ale is Redhook’s signature brew with its toasted malt flavor and pleasant finishing sweetness. Its eminently drinkable style has established Redhook ESB as a benchmark brew in the amber ale category. The well-rounded finish of Redhook ESB makes it a wonderful companion to grilled meats. It is also great with game and cheeses. Available year round.

Style: Amber
ABV: 5.8%
Malts: Pale, Caramel, Carapils
Hops: Alchemy, Willamette, Centennial, Crystal
Color SRM: 13
Bitterness Units: 28.0 IBU
Original Gravity: 13.75 degrees plato
Brewed Since: 1987
Medals: 2008 North American Beer Awards Gold Medal Winner, 2009 Great American Beer Festival Gold Medal Winner

2.9
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
zdk (1609) - New York, New York, USA - SEP 27, 2010
tap - dry abd bready with some caramel. Overall, its astringent, but not all that bitter. Or that special. or that extra.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
bottles (16) - Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, USA - SEP 13, 2010
Redhook ESB Original Ale has an aroma consisting of toast, pine, and mild pineapple notes. It pours an hazy copper color with eighth inch head but no lasting lace. The flavor is toasty with hints of grapefruit and raisins. It begins with a bitter aftertaste that lessens as it warms. This beer has a creamy, medium mouthfeel with a very mild warming feeling as it goes down. Well balanced. This is a very good ESB, easy to drink, and is recommended!

2.7
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 10/20
tokyogoat (1504) - San Diego, California, USA - SEP 12, 2010
Pours a medium pale amber orange color, nose is herbal and grainy, taste is weak on bitterness and grain is bland.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
piggypig890 (12) - New Hampshire, USA - SEP 12, 2010
One of the better brews offered by Red Hook. The hops stick out as they do with most Red Hook beers. Has a nice finish with a nice foamy head.

2.9
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
chickenflea (227) - Oviedo, Florida, USA - SEP 12, 2010
Pours clear amber with a small soapy white head. Good lacing and retention. The aroma has smooth caramel malt, some fruitiness and light spicy hops. Medium crisp body with sharp carbonation. The flavor starts with tinny fruit, woody / spicy hops and light caramel malt. The finish is peppery and has cotton candy-like sweetness. Refreshing.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
gururyan (304) - Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA - SEP 10, 2010
UPDATED: JUL 12, 2011 My first taste of Redhook and it wasn’t bad at all. It has a nice finish with a pleasant aftertaste. Finally got to revisit this one, had to bump it up...diggin’ it.

3
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
cartertr (29) - Ellensburg, Washington, USA - SEP 9, 2010
I think its a great beer to have with a plate of hot wings. I think I’ll have one tonight for opening night of the football season.

2.2
   AROMA 3/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 10/20
muteprint (176) - Olympia, Washington, USA - SEP 8, 2010
22 oz bottle. Weak aroma and definitely not an extra special taste. Weirdly buttery finish and not particularly bitter at all. Will not have again.


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