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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 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
efrumtheidiot (190) - Maryland, USA - FEB 16, 2008
pours a light-orange-amber with an off-white head. aroma is bready, sweet, with a tiny touch of sweet citrus. taste is bready, a little hoppy, lightly bitter. gentle. a good ’intro beer’. a shitty ESB. very nice lacing though. mid-bodied with a round, wet mouthfeel. another decent session brew. i think i’m in the habit of finding these. cool, i guess. a good brew though, especially if you’ve never tried a decent craft beer before.

2.7
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 10/20
Haslinger (689) - Syracuse, New York, USA - FEB 15, 2008
not horrible, is a bit hoppy with some slight citrusy notes. Not bad but nothing too remarkable. Enjoyed but wouldn’t buy again

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
DickDunnigan (26) - Boise, Idaho, USA - FEB 11, 2008
Some bready, sweet notes, with a faint bitter aroma. Light orange with just a fog of chill haze. Pleasant hop/malt balance, smooth texture. I remember this offering tasting different (better), back in the early to mid 90s. Overall, not bad.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
ajm (1057) - Los Angeles, California, USA - FEB 10, 2008
Would I choose it by name? Not really. Is it there in a pinch? Absolutely! Much better on tap than in bottles, carries a very nice caramel sweetness. Mellow, simple.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
TheSponge (331) - Lynnwood, Washington, USA - FEB 7, 2008
12 oz. bottle purchased today. Pours a golden amber, head dissipates quickly. Medium hops with just the right amount of bitterness.

1.9
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 1/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 7/20
soccer290 (200) - Highland Park, Illinois, USA - FEB 6, 2008
While this beer had a fine smell and appearance, with a nice color to it, the aftertaste is absolutely horrible. I’m not sure if it was just my beer, but I had a taste in my mouth afterwards where I could swear I had been chewing on aluminum foil. Foul aftertaste

2.9
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 15/20
jredmond (2471) - Manhattan, New York, USA - FEB 5, 2008
12 oz bottle. Although only had a few sips from my friend’s bottle. The beer’s body is cloudy orange. The aroma is some hop and citrus. The flavor is hoppy and bitter.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
oreogobbler (228) - Austin, Texas, USA - FEB 5, 2008
Pours golden brown little to no head lightly carbonated. Grassy aroma with a slight presence of hops. Clean caramel followed but nice grain with a slightly bitter hop finish. Palate is buttery and smooth.


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