E.at S.leep B.ike
Crank Arm Brewing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appears to be hazed over, but mostly clear red-copper in color. Head is quite nice. Big at first, very nice sheety lacing, and retention throughout in the form of a thin layer and ring under the lacy goodness. Aroma is cleanly grainy, lightly hoppy....very soft and pretty balanced. Taste is actually a little more bitter than traditional ESBs. Very dry, crisp, lightly fruity, nutty and all that, as is. Missing some creamy malt substantially in its backbone. Nice fresh grains in flavor though. Good but a little atypical. Might be overly bitter hops and low on the malty goodness.

 

 

 

 

Half finger head with excellent lacing on a clear amber and copper body. Aroma includes mostly caramel malts and sweet breads with mild earthy hop presence. Flavor includes more of the same following the nose perfectly but finishing with a slightly bitter almost grassy flavor. Medium body and light to moderate carbonation. All of the beers here look great and seem fairly complex. This one is a little more simple but is very drinkable.