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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

2.5
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 10/20
joebudzjoe (451) - Connecticut, USA - AUG 20, 2008
Watery ESB, not very good. There are hints of hop, malt, but just a flat slop of stuff.

2.8
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 13/20
harrisoni (9608) - Ashford, Kent, ENGLAND - AUG 19, 2008
Cask at GBBF 08. Slight hazy amber. Thin beige head. Not a great ESB, some good fruit, but no body to back it up. I expected it to be darker to reflect the style. Some US hop on end. Bit of grapefruit. Still a bit murky as I’m not sure it was 100% ready to be served.

3.3
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
BrewCzar (108) - St Louis, Missouri, USA - AUG 17, 2008
Bottle pours amber with medium tan head. Light aroma is of sweet caramel. Taste is fairly sweet with hints or honey, caramel, and malts.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
maugus4ever (123) - Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA - AUG 15, 2008
Pours a nice copper color with minimal head. Has a sweet honey flavor with a somewhat bitter dry finish. Not bad, but not outstanding.

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
Ethereal (2355) - London, Greater London, ENGLAND - AUG 9, 2008
Cask at GBBF 08. Still amber. Sweet, rather indistinct malty flavour with a bit of honey. Instantly forgettable I’m afraid.

2.8
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
SODAK14 (203) - Rapid City, South Dakota, USA - AUG 8, 2008
Pours a copperish color with a decent head. Tastes OK, afertaste is OK...an OK beer. Not one I will seek out or even bother with again. Slightly disappointed in this one.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
KimJohansen (10337) - Copenhagen V, DENMARK - AUG 7, 2008
Cloudy amber with tiny white head. Sweet yea ty aroma with caramel nand fruity notes. Sweet fruity flavor with citric hops and caramel notes. Ends bitter.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
ndfreak77 (76) - USA - AUG 3, 2008
Poured from a bottle while dining at philips restaurant in ocean city maryland. This beer had a nice sweet/hoppy flavor.


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