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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 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
blipp (3600) - Newark, New Jersey, USA - SEP 25, 2008
Bottle. Pours amber with an off white head. Caramel/honey aroma with trace hops. The flavor is rather bland, but it is well balanced. Caramel, fruity esters and hops. Nice enough.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
improvjock (179) - Seattle, Washington, USA - SEP 22, 2008
pours an amber brown with small off-white head. Aroma of sweet malts. Nice balance of sweetness and bitterness for an overall tasty beer.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
Dhasek (2) - Martinez, Georgia, USA - SEP 22, 2008 does not count
good overall, just a little too bitter for my personal taste. Has a medium malt aroma to it.

4.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 19/20
Songerfdi (2) - , Kentucky, USA - SEP 18, 2008 does not count
The lingering sweetness juxtaposes nicely with the hops. I honestly think the style of the beer is unique and perfectly caters to my taste. It’s good without tying to compensate for taste by overemphasizing the hops.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 12/20
captianoats (30) - Jasper, Indiana, USA - SEP 17, 2008
Bottle: Has a slightly bitter flavor of wheat and slight sweetness. Has a bitter flavor that lingers, but isn’t overpowering. A good beer for a good price.

2.9
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
nqualls (1452) - Nashville, Tennessee, USA - SEP 17, 2008
Bottle. Poured a clear amber with a two finger white head. Aroma and flavor of malt. Slightly bitter taste that lingers at the end. Medium bodied with mild carbonation.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Pershing (272) - Garland, Texas, USA - SEP 16, 2008
Medium amber with a white head that diminishes but sticks around. Malty aroma and taste. Mild hop presence. A little on the sweet side. not bad.

2.2
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 7/20
stchloe (568) - Portland, Oregon, USA - SEP 14, 2008
Meh, at least it is in fact bitter. No other redeeming qualities, but not disappointing, just okay.


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