ESB
The Grateful Gnome Sandwich Shoppe and Brewery
- From:
- The Grateful Gnome Sandwich Shoppe and Brewery
- Colorado, United States
- Style:
- Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)
- ABV:
- Not listed
- Score:
- +6 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.43 | pDev: 10.79%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Oct 07, 2023
- Added:
- Jun 22, 2018
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by JZH1000 from Colorado
3.8/5 rDev +10.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.8/5 rDev +10.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Had on tap at the brewery.
On arrival 1 finger of fine just off white head was present that slowly recedes to a thick ring and decent covering. Body is a light brownish amber with lazy fine carbonation. Mostly clear. There was an attempt at lacing.
Aroma is a bit yeasty for the style but it does give a traditional English vibe. Hops are present but very much in balance with everything else.
The taste loses a bit of the overly yeasty vibe, because it is balanced very well by nice big caramel malts and bittering and flavor fuggles (presumably) at very roughly 30ish IBUs. Surprisingly drinkable and versatile for most ale drinkers.
The feel is smooth and full bodied but with a dry drinkability like guinness. High attenuation on the finish but the roasty toasty malts make for a mouthcoating long finish.
Overall there could be a couple improvements, but this is a good beer, and if I brewed it I would be proud. It does remind me of my homebrewed nut brown ale a bit though.
Nov 23, 2022On arrival 1 finger of fine just off white head was present that slowly recedes to a thick ring and decent covering. Body is a light brownish amber with lazy fine carbonation. Mostly clear. There was an attempt at lacing.
Aroma is a bit yeasty for the style but it does give a traditional English vibe. Hops are present but very much in balance with everything else.
The taste loses a bit of the overly yeasty vibe, because it is balanced very well by nice big caramel malts and bittering and flavor fuggles (presumably) at very roughly 30ish IBUs. Surprisingly drinkable and versatile for most ale drinkers.
The feel is smooth and full bodied but with a dry drinkability like guinness. High attenuation on the finish but the roasty toasty malts make for a mouthcoating long finish.
Overall there could be a couple improvements, but this is a good beer, and if I brewed it I would be proud. It does remind me of my homebrewed nut brown ale a bit though.
Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois
3.54/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.54/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Had on tap. Clear dark brown pour with a tan cap. Very malty esb, rich caramel malts dominate all aspects. Nose has nothing else, taste has some floral hop notes in the finish. Feel is a complete malt bomb, big and smooth but no interesting textures. One dimensional, and while the maltwork is nice, need some more here to elevate the complexion
May 30, 2022
Reviewed by Parmesan from Colorado
2.81/5 rDev -18.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
2.81/5 rDev -18.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
L:. Pours a dark Amber orange with a small white creamy head and no lacing on the glass.
S: Light malt, a light floral hop, the aroma is fairly light in this beer.
T:. Slightly sweet caramel, strong hop, the malt is slightly lacking in this beer.
F: Slightly prickly carbonation, carbonation is a bit high.
O: This needs to be a bit more malty to be a good esb.
Jun 22, 2018S: Light malt, a light floral hop, the aroma is fairly light in this beer.
T:. Slightly sweet caramel, strong hop, the malt is slightly lacking in this beer.
F: Slightly prickly carbonation, carbonation is a bit high.
O: This needs to be a bit more malty to be a good esb.
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