 jjuf1853 (196), Land O Lakes, Florida, USA
Apr 29, 2008
Bottle pours a clear copper color with a medium foamy white head. Mild aroma of malt and hops. Sweet, bitter flavor with some hoppiness, but not much else.
Bungalo22 (257), Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
Aug 15, 2008 I had no idea when I was drinking this that A) It was a Shipyard brewed beer and B) This was an ESB. Go figure. It was a light brown in the pint glass with a small but nice head. It is sweet and a bit creamy on taste. I liked it but it was a bit flat.
otakuden (54), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
Aug 9, 2008 I love when I can walk into one of my local haunts and be greeted warmly by name, and then asked by one of the owners/managers if I have tried a beer yet. I say no, and voila, like magic a freshly drawn glass full of Old Thumper appears before my eyes and lips. Is it heaven? Is it nirvana? Close enough for me.
I take my glass of precious liquid cargo, pull up an empty stool and rest my laurels at the bar. not sure what to expect, I pulled out my tasting notepad, and raised my glass in anticipation for my first quaff of this virgin brew.
Bad pun intentionally intended, this is one damn good Extra Special Ale (ESA). Old Thumper is amber in color with soft notes of caramel and malt in the nose. While there is a mild hop bite, the overall flavor profile is one of smooth malt creaminess with a buttery mouthfeel. A heavier medium body, I get the impression of drinking a very "wet" beer as it lingers and coats my mouth and tongue. A soft head floats on top, eventually settling down to a thin layer, leaving a rather impressive show of brussels lace as I drink. Near the end of my glass (always a sad reality) Old Thumper finishes even smoother with sweet caramel malts and butter cream, the hop spice takes a backseat, though they are still present.
smjohnst (111), , Pennsylvania, USA
Aug 2, 2008 This beer almost has a wine type of thiness to it. It didn’t taste especially bitter like it says it does. Just had an awkward flavor to it.
DrBayern (924), Morehead City, North Carolina, USA
Jul 31, 2008 Draft on 7//28/2008 at a small outdoor cafe n Ogunquit, Maine.
Aroma - Toasty grain, caramel, and a bit of earthy hops
Appearance - Clear amber, medium head, , and good lace
Toffee and light fruity sweetness, spicy bitterness comes on late but lasts nicely.
Palate - Medium body and light carbonation, soft dry palate
Overall - Drinkable, good balance, nothing excessive, subtle, a solid ESB.
bconley (3), Orlando, Florida, USA
does not count  Jul 22, 2008 Got "thumped" at the Bull & Bush. Liked this beer. Had it on cask and found it to be kind of bitter. Careful with this one...for some reason.....be careful
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