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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

3
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
WakeandBake (549) - Greenville, Michigan, USA - DEC 19, 2008
Bottle.Amber color with moderate white head. Sweet grains and bready aroma with little of the expected hoppiness for an ESB. Malty flavor up front with some bitterness on the back of the tongue with a rather dry finish - a little metallic too. Medium body, with mild carbonation.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 10/20
mrant (330) - New York, USA - DEC 10, 2008
Smells somewhat zesty. Fresh smelling with some hops notes. Taste is similar to the smell, zesty fresh hop flavor up front with a nice malt back. Not the best ESB Ive had, by far, but a nice offering from Red Hook

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
nathan30533 (329) - Dahlonega, Georgia, USA - DEC 10, 2008
Good overall ale from Red Hook. Enjoy the rich flavor of this one and very smooth. Copper colored with white head. Again very smooth taste.

3
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
BMan1113VR (6145) - Los Angeles, California, USA - NOV 30, 2008
Tap at the Bob Hope Airport. Pours with a small, off-white head with decent lacing and a clear gold body. Aroma is malty and toasty with raw grain with light honey and some caramel. Flavor has a fruity hop up front with a clean, long lasting malty finish with a few fruity esters and some huskiness. Watery mouthfeel, light carbonation.

3.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 10/20
RuneStumo (1381) - FØRRESFJORDEN, NORWAY - NOV 28, 2008
04.11.2008. On Tap at the coast Wenatchee Center Hotel, Wa. The colour is clear amber-brown. Aroma is malty. I had this one when Obama was elected and gave his speach to the people! Congratulations from Norway!!

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
cbeers21 (693) - Miami, Florida, USA - NOV 28, 2008
On tap @ brewery. A good standard brew. Decent head, decent aromas, mild fruity qualities mingle with lightly sugared malts and quiets hops. farily well balanced. Not overly copmplex but all things considered it is a good example of the style and a solid middle of the road offering.

3
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 12/20
thejoeshow (232) - Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA - NOV 27, 2008
12 oz bottle. Pours a lighter yellow/amber color with a minimal head that is lacking some retention. However, there was some decent lacing. Aroma is caramel and malt and I get a touch of DMS mixed with slight skunking...in a brown bottle? Flavor is nice and smooth. There’s hints of caramel malts and just a slight hint of bitterness to round everything out at the end. The mouthfeel is nice and rich, full. I see why a lot of people drink this beer, but it’s not totally for me.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
thehurt01 (251) - Denver, Colorado, USA - NOV 27, 2008
A 12 oz bottle. The beer poured a amber body with a creamy smooth head. The smell is of carmel malt and faint hops. The taste is light sweetness and malt. Nice carbonation and lacing. A easy to drink beer that has flavor and smoothness.


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