ESB (Extra Special Belgian)
Hilliard's Beer
- From:
- Hilliard's Beer
- Washington, United States
- Style:
- Belgian Dark Ale
- ABV:
- 7.2%
- Score:
- +1 rating needed
- Avg:
- 3.84 | pDev: 7.29%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Aug 18, 2014
- Added:
- Mar 05, 2012
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 0
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Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by blackie from Oregon
3.84/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.84/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Draft at the brewery, reviewed from notes. Appears a fully hazed, deep amber brown color with a coating of off-white head and average retention. The mashup of saison and esb styles creates a perplexing, interesting set of aromas and flavors - toasted and light caramel malt flavors with the sweet, spicy notes of the saison yeast. Bready. Hops mild, earthy, with a gentle bitterness. Smooth, moderate body with a creamy carbonation. Really enjoying how well the two sides do together - would go for this one again.
Dec 13, 2013
Reviewed by flagmantho from Washington
3.85/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.85/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had this beer on-tap in a pint glass at Naked City Taphouse in Seattle.
Appearance: murky amber hue with a thin layer of creamy ivory foam. Decent.
Smell: mild caramelly malt aroma. Simple but not bad; its ESB roots really show here.
Taste: sweet dark malt flavor; a light spiciness along with caramel and a hint of chocolate. Sort of an advanced amber ale, I'd say. I like the overall effect.
Mouthfeel: medium body with good carbonation and a very smooth creaminess. I like it.
Overall: a very tasty and original beer. I'd definitely have this again.
Mar 15, 2012Appearance: murky amber hue with a thin layer of creamy ivory foam. Decent.
Smell: mild caramelly malt aroma. Simple but not bad; its ESB roots really show here.
Taste: sweet dark malt flavor; a light spiciness along with caramel and a hint of chocolate. Sort of an advanced amber ale, I'd say. I like the overall effect.
Mouthfeel: medium body with good carbonation and a very smooth creaminess. I like it.
Overall: a very tasty and original beer. I'd definitely have this again.
Reviewed by BBThunderbolt from Kiribati
3.88/5 rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.88/5 rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This is an English ESB brewed with Hilliard's Saison yeast. I wasn't sure where to put it style-wise. Feel free to change it if you have a better idea.
Served in tulip. Poured a cloudy brown/medium mahogany color with about 1/2 inch of white head that had good retention and great lacing. The aroma has the nice basic grain and malt scents of a good ESB with a dose of spice & sweet from the yeast.
On the tongue the spicy yeast takes the forefront and the base grains and malt provide a solidly enjoyable foundation. The body is very nice, full, smooth, well-rounded and tongue coating without being sticky-sweet.
Drinkability is exceptional, I could easily down 3-4 of these without getting bored and would have it on multiple occasions as well. Overall, a very nice brew that combines a couple of my favorite styles. I'm not sure if this will be a one-off, a yearly offering or a sometimes visitor. I think we should tell the brewery to make this part of their full-time line-up. A must try if you see it.
Mar 05, 2012Served in tulip. Poured a cloudy brown/medium mahogany color with about 1/2 inch of white head that had good retention and great lacing. The aroma has the nice basic grain and malt scents of a good ESB with a dose of spice & sweet from the yeast.
On the tongue the spicy yeast takes the forefront and the base grains and malt provide a solidly enjoyable foundation. The body is very nice, full, smooth, well-rounded and tongue coating without being sticky-sweet.
Drinkability is exceptional, I could easily down 3-4 of these without getting bored and would have it on multiple occasions as well. Overall, a very nice brew that combines a couple of my favorite styles. I'm not sure if this will be a one-off, a yearly offering or a sometimes visitor. I think we should tell the brewery to make this part of their full-time line-up. A must try if you see it.
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