Taste: 5 Finish: 5 Visual: 4 Aroma: 2
Total: 16
Given the ultra hopped beers today, a Extra Special Bitter really isn't that bitter. A super IPA will crush this beer and laugh. But, an ESB today isn't too bitter, just a bit bitter. And that's okay too.
The head is thin but the color is a beautiful copper. There is little to no aroma.
Upfront is a mild sweetness. It transitions to a very mild bitterness. A bit more on the exhale. Underneath is a very mild sweetness throughout of light honey. I then had some pretzels and that's when the flavor really awoken with this brew. Suddenly there was a medium citrus and more honey. Much better!
Overall, a nice beer. Nothing great. It's a beer you could easily serve at a party and most of the guests will like it. It also doesn't linger long. So, you could drink many throughout the night. I would grab this over just about any mass produced beer. But it certainly isn't in the big craft leagues either.
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