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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

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   AROMA 3/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
scattershot (10) - Minnesota, USA - SEP 1, 2009
As said below, Redhook quality on this ESB, very drinkable, Rusty amber color, malt and a decent finish. Better ESB’s to be found, but this one aint bad.

3
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 13/20
trayns (246) - Beverly Hills, Michigan, USA - AUG 26, 2009
Bottle. Overall, a nice looking and tasting beer. There is enough balance and taste to make this enjoyable. There is a great malt character mixed with a subtle hoppy bite. What takes away from the rating is a thin palate and little aroma.

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
drowland (3568) - Tallahassee, Florida, USA - AUG 26, 2009
12oz bottle. Ahh, Redhook’s standard beer. A delightfully hopped ESB that is quite tasty, but others beat it out I’m afraid.

3.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
MacnJack (2) - USA - AUG 21, 2009 does not count
very nice on tap. malty for sure bur nicely balanced with cascade hops. rich reddish color and white head. pours nice at 9psi.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
halfonit (929) - Fall River, Massachusetts, USA - AUG 18, 2009
Has a dark golden color. Aroma is of malts and sweeter hops. Flavor is mostly of hops with some lemon peels and malty undertones. There’s not much of a bite in the aftertaste.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
DJMonarch (9152) - Northwich, Cheshire, ENGLAND - AUG 9, 2009
Cask Stillage at the GBBF Earl’s Court, London 08/08/2008 Strong fruit aroma. Golden bronze coloured and very hoppy with a pine flavour. Crisp dry and slightly bitter finish.

3
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
ghawener (1220) - San Salvador, EL SALVADOR - AUG 2, 2009
Bottle: I agree: Commercial Description: A rich, copper-colored ale with a pleasant finish. Food Pairing: Red Meat.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
scanovajr (557) - Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL - AUG 1, 2009
Bottle. A clear amber beer with a white head. Aroma is hoppy and caramel. Taste is malty and sweet with a nice bitter end. Some spicyness in the end. Quite good beer


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