Crystal ESB
The Brew Kettle Taproom & Smokehouse / Production Works

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From:
The Brew Kettle Taproom & Smokehouse / Production Works
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
Needs more ratings
Avg:
3.39 | pDev: 4.72%
Reviews:
2
Ratings:
3
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 08, 2014
Added:
Jul 10, 2011
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Ratings by Ozzylizard:
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Reviewed by Ozzylizard from Pennsylvania

3.17/5  rDev -6.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Served on tap at lager temperature in standard pint glass
Aroma – not noticeable
Head small (1 cm), creamy, off-white, mostly diminishing
Lacing good
Body clear, light orange
Flavor slightly bitter with slight hops presence. No diacetyl which would have been both acceptable and desired. No alcohol, no malt. Ends slightly bitter.
Palate is light to medium, watery, with soft carbonation.

This was an acceptable low alcohol (5.5% abv) ale since I was driving and went well with my pulled pork sandwich, slaw, and beans. While it wasn’t great, it was quite acceptable for a US spin on a Brit ale.
Mar 08, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.5 by Brownsfan13 from Ohio

Apr 16, 2013
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Reviewed by Sammy from Canada (ON)

3.5/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Enjoyed on tap at the brewpub. An American style spin on the traditional British ESB. Golden colour very lacey. Not as straight up bitter taste as would be the style, still a decent bitter beer. Medium mouthfeel, appropriately carbonated. Mild hop aroma.
Jul 10, 2011
Crystal ESB from The Brew Kettle Taproom & Smokehouse / Production Works
Beer rating: 3.39 out of 5 with 3 ratings