Fresh Hop ESB (Rough Draft Series)
Alaskan Brewing Co.

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From:
Alaskan Brewing Co.
 
Alaska, United States
Style:
Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
3.67 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 27, 2011
Added:
Dec 27, 2011
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  0
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Reviewed by JohnnyP3 from Alaska

3.67/5  rDev 0%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
32oz growler from Brown Jug Warehouse growler bar. Poured into a standard pint glass. Pours an amber/orange with about one finger of white head that simmers down to a collar. Carbonation looks good. The head does cling to the glass somewhat. Clear without the cloudy IPA look.

The aroma is fresh hops--pine and some citrus and some caramel and biscuits from the malt. Also a light herbal quality.

Taste is initially toasted and caramel malt that transitions into bitter hops accentuated by pine and lemon flavors from the hops. Somewhat dry, earthy/spiced finish.

Mouthfeel is smooth and mellow with a crisp finish from the carbonation.

Overall, an interesting hybrid brew. Kind of like your standard ESB but hopped up a little to add some extra character. Nevertheless, has good balance and the hops never get up into IPA territory.
Dec 27, 2011