ESB
Core Brewing & Distilling Co.

ESBESB
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From:
Core Brewing & Distilling Co.
 
Arkansas, United States
Style:
Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)
ABV:
6.1%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.75 | pDev: 10.93%
Reviews:
14
Ratings:
75
Status:
Active
Rated:
Sep 24, 2018
Added:
Apr 12, 2013
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  12
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Ratings by bdubw:
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Reviewed by bdubw from Missouri

3.75/5  rDev 0%
Holy crap what a head of beer. Easy five fingers worth that likes to stick around. It's not a fullers esb but not bad for a micro in a can from north west Arkansas.
Nov 22, 2014
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Reviewed by champ103 from Texas

3.84/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A: Pours a dark red color. A two finger white head forms with good lace left behind.
S: Toasted malts and light grains up front. Caramel malts, with a touch of dark fruits that are almost like cherries. A bit of herbal and earthy tea like hops in the finish.
T: Like the nose with grainy and toasted malts. Caramel and a bit two sweet at first. Dark fruits and earthy hops that gives a bit of bitterness in the finish.
M/O: A medium body and moderate carbonation. Crisp and clean. A very nice American example of an ESB. Something I can come back to again.

I like the malt character and the dark fruit/cherry character gives a little depth. A good option to come back to when at one of the tap/public houses around AR.
Sep 24, 2018
 
Rated: 3.82 by TheHopsman from Nebraska

Aug 23, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by KLHBB from Arkansas

Mar 12, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by StoutAtTheDevil from Alabama

Oct 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.61 by Allurex from Kansas

Sep 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.11 by cadaugherty from Illinois

May 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.77 by MizzouBrew from Missouri

Feb 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.73 by Magery from Kentucky

Feb 07, 2016
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Reviewed by Tone from Missouri

3.59/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Pours a clear, brown color. 1/2 inch head of off-white color. Good retention and decent lacing. Smells of sweet malt, hops, hint of caramel malt, hint of yeast, and a hint of tea. Fits the style of an ESB. Mouth feel is sharp and clean, with an average carbonation level. Tastes of sweet malt, hops, caramel malt, hint of tea, and a hint of alcohol. Overall, a pretty solid ESB.
Feb 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by cecollier from Arkansas

Feb 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by aratcliffe from Kansas

Jan 23, 2016
 
Rated: 4.13 by prost2hefeweizen from Oklahoma

Jan 18, 2016
 
Rated: 5 by sandy_gaara from Arkansas

Jan 11, 2016
 
Rated: 3.68 by rbellcra from Arkansas

Jan 11, 2016
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Rated by DHHDS5 from Arkansas

5/5  rDev +33.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Best ESB I've ever tasted!
Dec 30, 2015
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Rated by fs_native from Arkansas

4.6/5  rDev +22.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Rich red color with a lasting head. Medium mouthfeel and carbonation. Moderate hop aroma and flavor.
Nov 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.94 by Skillet from Arkansas

Nov 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by jaswilson2 from South Carolina

Oct 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.42 by Dicers from California

Jun 19, 2015
ESB from Core Brewing & Distilling Co.
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 75 ratings