Softy
Half Acre Beer Company
- From:
- Half Acre Beer Company
- Illinois, United States
- Style:
- Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)
- ABV:
- 6%
- Score:
- 86
- Avg:
- 3.79 | pDev: 8.44%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 2
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Mar 10, 2016
- Added:
- Jul 04, 2015
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 2
SCORE
86
Very Good
86
Very Good
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by barnzy78 from Illinois
3.6/5 rDev -5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.6/5 rDev -5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
32oz howler from the brewery
A - thin foamy beige head sits atop a light-brown ale with amber hues when held to a light
S - earthy hops, caramel, toffee, grain
T - nice mix of bitter and sweet with notes of toasty grain, toffee, caramel, bread crust, brown sugar, mild orangey citrus, along with earthy, grassy, herbal, and spicy British hops and a fairly noticeable yeast presence
M - medium bodied, lower carbonation (I bought it yesterday), finishes semi-bitter and very dry
O - not a bad ESB, but not one I'd buy again - there are better ones out there.
Feb 28, 2016A - thin foamy beige head sits atop a light-brown ale with amber hues when held to a light
S - earthy hops, caramel, toffee, grain
T - nice mix of bitter and sweet with notes of toasty grain, toffee, caramel, bread crust, brown sugar, mild orangey citrus, along with earthy, grassy, herbal, and spicy British hops and a fairly noticeable yeast presence
M - medium bodied, lower carbonation (I bought it yesterday), finishes semi-bitter and very dry
O - not a bad ESB, but not one I'd buy again - there are better ones out there.
Reviewed by emerge077 from Illinois
4.25/5 rDev +12.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +12.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Thanks to Aaron for sharing this one!
Growler from the source.
Tawny amber color, bright clarity and visible carbonation around the edges. Rings of creamy foam lace around the edges of the glass.
Aroma is fresh and toasty, malty with a vaguely fruity yeast ester present.
Toasted bread crusts and orange marmalade with zested peels. Light to moderate grassy bitterness. Supple feel, well carbonated but still smooth and creamy. Overall a great ESB that I hope becomes a taproom staple.
Aug 16, 2015Growler from the source.
Tawny amber color, bright clarity and visible carbonation around the edges. Rings of creamy foam lace around the edges of the glass.
Aroma is fresh and toasty, malty with a vaguely fruity yeast ester present.
Toasted bread crusts and orange marmalade with zested peels. Light to moderate grassy bitterness. Supple feel, well carbonated but still smooth and creamy. Overall a great ESB that I hope becomes a taproom staple.
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