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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

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
184601 (202) - Mexicali, MEXICO - AUG 14, 2007
Pale color for a bitter,clean finish,plenty of a white head,simple and tasty,might be caught drinking this one next time

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 12/20
BREWMUSKCLES (1609) - New Jersey, USA - AUG 9, 2007
malty aroma with moderate hint of earthy American style hop. nice foamy head. little bit hazy with low carbonation. taste of fruit and a little caramel or toffee in the malt and not really bitter. bit of straw in the finish. not bad at all. finish stays a while as a tang in the back of you’re palate.

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
rocbyter (1473) - Waterbury, Connecticut, USA - AUG 8, 2007
Malts and fresh hops mixed together in the aroma. Orange color with a large white head. Malty and melow thoughout the taste with a slightly bitter finiah.

3
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
rick10485 (53) - oneonta, New York, USA - AUG 8, 2007
Nice strong ESB. Solid pour with roasted barely and malt aroma. nice head and carbonation. Follows traditional copper ale brewing. Nothing special but satisfying.

2.8
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 9/20
Acknud (945) - Morganfield, Kentucky, USA - AUG 6, 2007
Amber pour with little head. Not much aroma . Slight sweet caramel with mild bitterness. Not quite enough carbonation. May have been a bad bottle but seemed a little flat.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
jhumphries69 (1035) - Tyrone, Georgia, USA - AUG 5, 2007
Pours a nice, deep orangey gold with a thin off-white head. The aroma has some yeast, some toffee and caramel, and some mellow hops. The flavor is nicely balanced - caramel and sweet malts with a touch of roasted grain along with a nice presence of balancing hops. The finish has a nice, mellow bitterness with an aftertaste of hops and caramel. The mouthfeel is creamy, it is medium in body, and it has a decent zip of carbonation. Overall, this is a nice session beer.

3.1
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
robforbes (1317) - Bremerton, Washington, USA - AUG 3, 2007
UPDATED: JUL 25, 2009 old rating: 5/3/7/3/12 - 3.0 pours very clear amber-orange with a small off-white head, and great lacing. smell is faint, some caramel, some citrus, some hops, and malt in the malt. taste is crisp, a little watery, a little tangy on the tongue, caramel, citrus, and some malt, ends a little bitter.

3
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
prosqtor (408) - Appleton, Wisconsin, USA - AUG 1, 2007
This was one of the first microbrews I ever drank. I have since drifted away from ESBs, but this is generally an OK version of the type. Nothing special in the flavor, with some bitterness. A good beginner’s micro.


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