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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 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
votzer (77) - Hixson, Tennessee, USA - JAN 9, 2010
Very light aroma, light head not lasting, amber color with a touch of haze, clean taste with a touch of sweetness, a nice easy drink.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
MrChopin (2065) - Baltimore, Maryland, USA - JAN 8, 2010
On tap. amber-gold with white foam that barely hints at a head. Mint nose with light hop, honey, and pale malt. Nice balance in the flavor, showing grass, orange, and biscuit. Nice body and a lengthy biscuit finish. Enjoyable.

3.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
fata2683 (2066) - Tucson, Arizona, USA - DEC 27, 2009
bottle, pours hazy dark carmel with a medium light tan head. Aroma is nice and hoppy with pine and grapefruit notes. Sweet malt and a nice noble hop finish with a lingering cirtus note. I like it.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
aetheon (81) - Beer Dungeon, Minnesota, USA - DEC 25, 2009
slightly copper dark golden color, with a slight haze, smallish off white head, with only a little lacing. flavor is mostly of lots of light roasted malty-ness, and nice notable hop finish that is fairly clean. notes of bread and nuttiness. I dont notice the 5.7% alcohol at all, Overall a very nice english bitter that I would definitely drink again.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Drake (4803) - Charlottesville, Virginia, USA - DEC 25, 2009
12 ounce bottle from a sampler. Pours a slighty hazy amber color with a thin head. Fair head retention and decent lacing. Aroma is earthy with notes of caramel and leafy hops. Taste is caramel, plum, peach and other fruity notes, leafy, bitter hops, nutty notes as well. Medium bodied. Good beer.

2.9
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 12/20
GMUcrew7 (508) - Mason, Ohio, USA - DEC 24, 2009
Pours light apricot color with a small off white head. Has a nice sweet fruity hop aroma. Similar favor, sweet caramel malt base with a small hop finish to balance it out. Fairly light bodied, easy to drink, not a bad session beer available at most retailers.

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
SanfordBrewer (1205) - Sanford, Florida, USA - DEC 23, 2009
UPDATED: JAN 19, 2011 gl-lct, creamy-wh-head, nice-lace, fruity hop aroma and T1T2 oily-hop T3, same thru.
Balancef and easy to drink.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Finhead (653) - OFallon, Illinois, USA - DEC 6, 2009
A hazy copper pour with a big white head. The aroma is fruity with citrus hops and grapes. The taste is clean some sweet notes, but mostly bitter on the palate and in the dry finish.


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