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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

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
fonefan (23588) - VestJylland, DENMARK - OCT 22, 2008
Cask (gravity) @ Great British Beer Festival, GBBF 2008, Earls Court, London, England SW5.
Light unclear light to medium red amber color with a small, fizzy, fair lacing, mostly diminishing, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, roasted, caramle, fruity, vanilla notes. Flavor is moderate sweet and light to moderate bitter with a average duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. (070808)

3.1
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
Ungstrup (22906) - Oamaru, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 16, 2006
A hazy orange beer with a thin lazing beige head. The aroma is slightly dusty hoppy combined with light notes of citrus and caramel. The flavor is sweet and rather hoppy, leading to a nicely bitter and dry end. I remember it as better than this from my prior RB times 4 years ago.

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
Papsoe (21782) - Frederiksberg, DENMARK - MAY 16, 2006
(Bottle 35,5 cl) Pours a clear amber with a small, off-white head. Light aroma of caramel. Medium-bodied with some sweet caramel and some vaguely citrusy underlying aroma hops. Dry finish. 150506

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
yespr (20653) - Copenhagen O, DENMARK - FEB 19, 2010
12 fl oz bottle. Pours cloudy orange with a small off-white head. Aroma is dry fruity, grapefruity and mild peachy. Sweet fruity impression. Dry malt base, crisp hops and nice citrusy bitterness. Sweet, citric, peachy and fruity finish.

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
omhper (15600) - Stockholm, SWEDEN - FEB 24, 2002
Copper coloured. Malty (crystal malt profile) and spicy.

2.6
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 9/20
oh6gdx (15510) - Vasa, FINLAND - JUN 4, 2005
Bottled. Amber colour, not much head. Weak vegetable nose. Hoppy fruity flavour. Not special in anyway.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
MiP (11255) - Sønderborg, DENMARK - SEP 9, 2008
Cask at GBBF08. Weak fruity aroma. Almost clear amber colour. Very small frothy white head. OK fruit flavour, some alcohol. Has a hint of plastic, but nothing to worry about.

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.


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