VSOP ESB – Brandy Barrel Aged ESB
Clifford Brewing Co.
- From:
- Clifford Brewing Co.
- Ontario, Canada
- Style:
- Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)
- ABV:
- 7.1%
- Score:
- +8 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.74 | pDev: 1.87%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jun 27, 2023
- Added:
- Feb 20, 2023
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by taxandbeerguy from Canada (ON)
3.81/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.81/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Review from notes. Durand purchase. Served well chilled into a chalice.
Appearance - Mostly clear dark brown color with minimal visible carbonation. Small half finger of off-white head is poured which fizzles out quick.
Smell - Plenty of brandy notes, some sweetness, a lightly fruity qualities and some wood backing things up.
Taste - Wood and brandy and not much else. Not the most intense flavor but the ESB is practically wiped out save for some fruitiness. I like it, but the brandy flavors have overwhelmed the base beer.
Mouthfeel - Medium-full bodied, on the lower end of carbonation. Fairly dry on the finish.
Overall - Interesting but pricey beer, would like to see this idea implemented with something a little more robust (say their signature porter) I think that could be very interesting.
Jun 27, 2023Appearance - Mostly clear dark brown color with minimal visible carbonation. Small half finger of off-white head is poured which fizzles out quick.
Smell - Plenty of brandy notes, some sweetness, a lightly fruity qualities and some wood backing things up.
Taste - Wood and brandy and not much else. Not the most intense flavor but the ESB is practically wiped out save for some fruitiness. I like it, but the brandy flavors have overwhelmed the base beer.
Mouthfeel - Medium-full bodied, on the lower end of carbonation. Fairly dry on the finish.
Overall - Interesting but pricey beer, would like to see this idea implemented with something a little more robust (say their signature porter) I think that could be very interesting.
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