Elton's ESB
Elk Creek Cafe + Aleworks

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From:
Elk Creek Cafe + Aleworks
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
89
Avg:
4.07 | pDev: 12.53%
Reviews:
7
Ratings:
15
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 10, 2018
Added:
Nov 09, 2010
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Ratings by jculler82:
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Rated by jculler82 from Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

Apr 08, 2012
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Reviewed by ajm5108 from Pennsylvania

3.85/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Poured on nitro. Good amount of scotch malt but really missing a hop presence, ends up more like a wee heavy than an ESB in my opinion; beyond that it is very drinkable and smooth
Nov 10, 2018
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Reviewed by Stoven5 from Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +22.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
This is one of the best beers I have ever had from a brew pub; the only thing wrong with it is that it's seasonal. Very smooth, not over hopped and just right on the alcohol. Drinking a pint of this is the next best thing to having a pint of real beer in the UK.
Jan 01, 2017
 
Rated: 4.1 by MKrauss from Pennsylvania

May 06, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Fettpopps from Massachusetts

Mar 16, 2014
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Reviewed by RVigz from Pennsylvania

3.44/5  rDev -15.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
I had this beer at Kimballs Pub in Williamsport PA on a nitro tap. The appearance was a cloudy semi-dark amber with a nice 1 inch head. The head cascaded down the glass nicely. The taste was sweet/slightly malty and was almost like dried fruit and it finished with an irony/low hoppy taste, but very very smooth.
Jan 28, 2014
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Reviewed by Fligger17 from Pennsylvania

4.85/5  rDev +19.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Just put it on draft at work (Vic's Pub) and it is such a smooth drink. It should be a big seller. Don't know how many other places will be carrying it (other than Elk Creek itself) I won't be able to have another until Wednesday (close every other day...) Can't wait to enjoy another!
Jan 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by TheMultiYeast from Vermont

Mar 27, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by oline73 from Maryland

Feb 23, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by ejimhof from Pennsylvania

Sep 02, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by JimmytheSaintPSU from Pennsylvania

Feb 29, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by psujorge from Pennsylvania

Feb 02, 2012
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Reviewed by Darkmagus82 from Texas

3.45/5  rDev -15.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Had on tap in a pint glass

Appearance - Hazy orange copper color with a nice off colored head which fades to give a nice layer of foam.

Smell –Toffee and carmel are the first to the nose followed by a bit of more bready and a little bit of roastiness. A small amout of citrus somes in at the end but is largly overwhelemed by the more potent sweet and malty aroma’s.

Taste – The breadiness first meets the tongue. Not as much as would have been oringally expected. The sweetness of the caramel then comes through. While a bit of citrus hop is present in the smell, very little is detectable in the taste, however a little bit of floral flavor can be detected as some of the sweet flavors fade a bit

Mouthfeel – As with most hand pulled a bit low on carbonation for me. The body however was nice and creamy making up for the lack of carbonation.

Overall – An easy drinking beer. Could use a bit more maltyness but otherwise enjoyable.
Jan 21, 2012
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Reviewed by akorsak from Pennsylvania

3.95/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
On-tap, via nitro, at the Millheim brewpub.

A: The ESB is a darker caramel color, very thick looking. A creamy off-white head comes along, lacing in thick lines. A nice looking ale.

S: The nose has plenty of toffee, the dominant malty aroma. Hops come in a little later, citrusy but mild, they know their place.

T: Toffee sweetness, the malty side doesn't hide itself away. Darker, more toasted flavors follow, still bready and nearly as sweet. Hops are present, a bit of citrus and earthiness amongst the malts. A minerally flavor hangs out too.

M: Very quaffable, the nitro adding a strong creaminess that fits in well with the abundant toffee.
Nov 12, 2011
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Reviewed by ffejherb from Pennsylvania

4.15/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
On nitro-tap at Elk Creek on 11/6/10.

A - Hazy copper-tinted orange liquid with a finger's width of creamy beige head that reduced to a thin, sheer retention but deposited sheet-like lacing around the perimeter of the glass.

S - Classic ESB aroma with caramel and bready malts, toffee notes, a hint of floral and perfumy hops.

T - Sweet and malty up front with caramel malt as well as hints of baked bread, cookie dough and toffee candy. Hop character combines floral notes with a hint of light perfumes. Bitterness is a bit more assertive than your average ESB, which I enjoyed.

M - Smooth and creamy mouthfeel with a solid medium body. Wonderful texture overall. Finish is mildly bitter and semi-dry.

D - Elk Creek pretty much nailed the style here. This is the definition of a session beer. Gotta love an ESB on nitro! Tasty and ridiculously easy to quaff.
Nov 09, 2010
Elton's ESB from Elk Creek Cafe + Aleworks
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 15 ratings