Hessian Smog
3 Floyds Brewing Co.

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From:
3 Floyds Brewing Co.
 
Indiana, United States
Style:
Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)
ABV:
6.7%
Score:
89
Avg:
4.01 | pDev: 8.98%
Reviews:
15
Ratings:
68
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 15, 2014
Added:
Nov 06, 2011
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  0
A traditional Hessian ESB Brewed with an eye to the “not normal.” Enjoy this Revolutionary War-inspired recipe.

80 IBU
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Ratings by AleWatcher:
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Reviewed by AleWatcher from Illinois

4.27/5  rDev +6.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Well, this is the hoppiest damn ESB I've ever had.

Big grassy and citrus hop notes with some spicy ones in there as well. Strong dry bitterness on the backend.

The beer itself is a murky orange with a small whitish head. Below average lacing, but nice retention.

The body is pretty full. Strong carbonation works well.

Overall-- the standard FFF hop recipe scores another victory. It is hopped up with all the notes I'd expect from an FFF pale ale or IPA. Call this whatever style you want, it drinks nice an easy. I'm a fan.
Dec 28, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by tsauce2 from Indiana

Mar 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by mattmarka1 from Minnesota

Jan 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by CityofBals from Illinois

Sep 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by mishtif from Illinois

Jul 26, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by AnnArborJoe from Michigan

May 08, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by KevinmusPrime from Kentucky

May 04, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by CaptainNomihodai from Illinois

Mar 20, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by RichH55 from Illinois

Mar 18, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by ADTaber from South Carolina

Jan 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Drucifer from Illinois

Dec 13, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by Marty30 from Pennsylvania

Oct 12, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by 3agle87 from Wisconsin

Oct 12, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by jdcooper88 from Illinois

Jun 15, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by Mark000 from Michigan

May 12, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by MasterSki from Canada (ON)

Mar 27, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by CORKSCREWFISH from Illinois

Mar 22, 2012
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Reviewed by rtepiak from Poland

4.4/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
had at the brewpub...

in no way a formal ESB outside of maybe formulation... or case in point. the english yeast strain. carbonation is bit lazier but perfectly placed. a smaller head of one to two fingers that has a beautiful retention and doesn't really subside. in my opinion an excellent american extra pale with a new zealand hop to has a hint of passionfruit and a mineral and protein rich mix of grapefruit dryness. pour is yellow golden and rather cloudy. i'm not reviewing much these days but when i see something that is really exceptional and reviews that don't accompany it...

excellent beer. don't waste it on yourself if you are expecting something very formally an ESB.
Feb 28, 2012
Hessian Smog from 3 Floyds Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 68 ratings