Redhook ESB

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Brewed by Redhook Brewery
Style: Premium Bitter/ESB
Woodinville, Washington USA

Serve in English pint

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution

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RATINGS: 1411 WEIGHTED AVG: 3.05 IBU: 28 EST. CALORIES: 174 ABV: 5.8%

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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

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2.8

AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 10/20

JuliusCaesar (141) - New Hampshire, USA - JAN 15, 2013

Pretty mild tasting. No surprises or stand out flavors. Still, not a bad beer.

3.4

AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 8/20

bellychugsbeer (9) - Washington D.C., Washington DC, USA - JAN 15, 2013 does not count

Good taste with just enough bitter. Good alcohol strength, and like the look of the bottle.

3.2

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20

MisterDenson (78) - Virginia, USA - JAN 7, 2013

Rating #72 for 2012. 7/5/12, 12 oz bottle cold from a Guinness pint glass. Dry hoppy beer aroma. 1/2 inch tan head over a classically colored reddish brown liquid and creamy tan lacing. Bitter and hoppy ESB style beer, the high level of bitterness blends well with the carbonation. Palate, medium body and medium carbonation, finishes dry with a bit of bitter citrus.

3.7

AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20

jordinc (102) - Orlando, Florida, USA - JAN 1, 2013

Poured from a bottle. Light amber in color, good head for the style and maintained lacing down the glass. Aroma a little lacking, but overall a great session beer. Malty and sweet with enough hops to keep it from cloying.

4.1

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20

Whids (12) - - DEC 30, 2012

Very sessionable beer. Great balance and taste. Can’t wait to drink a few more.

3.3

AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20

DCLawyer (687) - Falls Church, Virginia, USA - DEC 30, 2012

Bottle->SA glass. Copper with white head. Aroma: grains, citrus, some hops. Taste: bitter malt and sweet bread. Good interplay of flavors in a decent ESB.

3.2

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20

stevencon (275) - Tallahassee, Florida, USA - DEC 30, 2012

Copper orange with white head and visible color. Caramel malt and grain aroma, light floral aroma. Sweet caramel upfront dry bitter finish. Good textbook style but nothing special. For 7.25 a six pack its a good cheap beer.

3.2

AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 11/20

TheBlackCloud (13) - New Jersey, USA - DEC 27, 2012

Custom craft pint glass- see through copper colored amber ale with no head at all no lacing. Very sweet smell and taste almost too sweet for a red ale. A good hangout beer but that's it. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

2.6

AROMA 4/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 10/20

boozedude (1006) - Des Moines, Iowa, USA - DEC 18, 2012

Aroma of smelly feet and pineapple.. Pretty gross smelling.. Taste however is pretty good.. Mild easy drinking some fruit.. Just ok

3.8

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20

smoser86 (5) - - DEC 1, 2012 does not count

I have limited knowledge of the ESB selection of beers but this beer is not to bitter and has just the right amount of hops for me

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