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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

2.7
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 10/20
rodzilla79 (87) - Alabama, USA - AUG 7, 2010
I had this beer while visiting providence. It was pretty refreshing and I enjoyed the beer.

3.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
swiseman (312) - Fredericton, New Brunswick, CANADA - AUG 2, 2010
decent hop aroma, light amber color, non-existent head. very light body with light carbonation - easy drinking beer. medium hops with a fairly smooth finish. nothing special, but a good light bitter.

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
arone12 (703) - Maryland, USA - AUG 1, 2010
Pours a orangey color with a small head. Smells of fruit! Taste is similar to aroma. Fairly tasty.

2.8
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 10/20
Barreras (368) - Diamond Bar, California, USA - JUL 31, 2010
Pours a reddish caramel with aroma of hops and slight sweetness. A taste of mild caramel and an easy finish. Overall more refreshing and easy drinking than I expected, a good beer!

3
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
llcooldave (722) - San Antonio, Texas, USA - JUL 22, 2010
Cloudy orange copper in color. Weak yeasty pine aroma with a slight malty sweet flavor. Overall it’s easy drinking but nothing exciting or complex.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
italarican (797) - Astoria, New York, USA - JUL 18, 2010
Bottle. Copper pour with standard white head. Aroma is cherry. caramel, and yeast. Flavor is cherry, malt, and light of citrus hops. Somewhat crisp mouthfeel with a watery body. Solid representation.

3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
djredpop (101) - Downriver, Michigan, USA - JUL 5, 2010
Aroma is slightly citrus hops and mild yeast fruit. Appearance: Copper, clear with substantial head. Good lacing. Flavor is Mostly malt sweetness with just a touch of bitterness. Overall, slightly sweet. Low carbonation. Medium body, foamy mouthfeel. A decent go-to beer and a good craft "intro" beer for dads, uncles, and college students.

3.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
Metalchopz (1173) - Quebec, CANADA - JUN 13, 2010
Purchased this one in Nashville on my trip there. This version comes from the Portsmouth, NH brewery for the east coast folks. Pours a clean amber colour with an off-white soapy head with decent wavy lacing. Malty nose (caramel and mild grain) with some vegetable notes and light fruits (peaches, cherries). Caramel malt taste with the fruits again coming in the background. Maybe, more different fruits are present in the flavours. Not really close to the English ESB that I have had, and love. Still a decent brew.


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