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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

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   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
burg326 (600) - Florida, USA - JUL 3, 2011
12 ounce bottle pours a burrnt orange with a decent white head, tastes like a normal ESB.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
dfinney23 (376) - Houston, Texas, USA - JUN 12, 2011
Not outstanding but somehow ends up seeming greater than the sum of its parts. Better than I remember.

2.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 9/20
adnielsen (3102) - Denver, Colorado, USA - MAY 20, 2011
Bottle @ home. Slightly burnt, orange appearance with a cream colored head. Pretty caramel malty, mild to medium hoppy nose. Again a medium caramel malty flavor with a medium hoppy, light piney flavor.

2.1
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 7/20
LiteWait (266) - New Hampshire, USA - MAY 1, 2011
I was not impressed with the ESB as I am with many of the other brews Red Hook has to offer.

2.9
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
beerfest5 (732) - Simsbury, Connecticut, USA - APR 23, 2011
a good session ale i guess, very easy to drink, nothing overwhelming, balanced flavor neither favoring malt nor hop, macro carbonation, wish it could break out of the mold a little more.

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
mbgrayson (353) - Anaconda, Montana, USA - APR 14, 2011
Pours a slightly cloudy golden color, with long lasting tan head. Aroma is malty, with a hint of sweetness. Taste is mostly malt with a small hop background. Not too bad, a marginal thumbs up.

2.8
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
kev1001 (67) - Montana, USA - MAR 30, 2011
Bottle. Pours copper/orange. Somewhat creamy mouthfeel. Not as hoppy or bitter or bold as I thought it would be. More malt than I expected. Some hops, a little caramel, a little citrus. Not a rememberable beer but not bad really.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
Thorpe429 (3542) - Alexandria, Virginia, USA - MAR 23, 2011
Reviewed from notes. On tap at our local movie theatre. Glad they had this and not the IPA, as at least I got to try something different from them. I will say that this beer is not half bad and in the context of a movie theater or a ball park, I won’t complain about running into this again. Pours a light caramel-copper color with a faint off white head. The nose brings through some light caramel and toffee notes as well as some light earthy and herbal hops. The taste adds in a touch of citrus atop a bit of light bread. Some slight but noticeable bitterness resides within the feel. Drinks pretty well; I’d be willing to go for seconds. Serving type: on-tap Reviewed on: 10-24-2010


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