Alehouse ESB
Pyramid Breweries, Inc.

Alehouse ESBAlehouse ESB
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From:
Pyramid Breweries, Inc.
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
Needs more ratings
Avg:
3.12 | pDev: 14.1%
Reviews:
2
Ratings:
7
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 24, 2020
Added:
Aug 16, 2001
Wants:
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Gots:
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Ratings by bpfrush:
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Rated by bpfrush from Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev +20.2%

Nov 15, 2011
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.27/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
For whatever reason, back in the 90s, we had more esb's on the shelf than we do now. I dunno, maybe esb was the introductory level ipa if you will.

This one came in somewhere between a dark gold/light amber and beige head (1/2") kind of color. Mild toffee/caramel nose. Hint of a plum like fruitiness.

Taste was bitter for my palate at the time, but nothing like what craft ipa's ibu wars became (or even the non 100+ibu ones). Still getting that hint of now the plum is morphing into pluot, again, its super mild and totally underneath the chalky mild toffee/tobacco note and stronger bitterness. Probably a little more carbonation than most esb, but they also tend to be a little more carbonated in the bottle setting. Might have a touch of black or chocolate malt beyond the pale/amber/crystal malt combo typically used.

This was I guess to compare to a contemporary example, this was like Honker's ale with less fruitiness, but darker malt usage.
Jan 24, 2020
 
Rated: 3.5 by LSx from California

Apr 27, 2013
 
Rated: 2.5 by cdwil from Texas

Dec 29, 2011
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Reviewed by beerguy101 from California

3.29/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
Light brown gold color, medium white foamy head. A light bodied ESB ale. Milder flavor, nice mild hop bitterness. Nice malts, slightly sweet. Kind of mild for a West Coast/American ESB, more in the English style. Mouthfeel is full and round. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is slightly bitter
Sep 16, 2003
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Rated by jdhilt from New Hampshire

2.5/5  rDev -19.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 3
Okay, not really an ESB fan.
Sep 01, 2001
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Rated by Brent from Kentucky

3/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Moderate hops and slightly sweet. Brewery seemed to strive for mildness, but came up a little short and bland.
Aug 16, 2001
Alehouse ESB from Pyramid Breweries, Inc.
Beer rating: 3.12 out of 5 with 7 ratings