Saranac ESB
Matt Brewing Company / Saranac Brewery

Saranac ESBSaranac ESB
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From:
Matt Brewing Company / Saranac Brewery
 
New York, United States
Style:
Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
77
Avg:
3.32 | pDev: 15.06%
Reviews:
102
Ratings:
138
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 25, 2016
Added:
Nov 10, 2001
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by Kraken:
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Reviewed by Kraken from Maryland

3/5  rDev -9.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Second of the winter sampler pack.

Poured from a 12oz bottle into a standard pint glass. Firm pour evokes 1 finger of bone white head that fades rapidly to a scant skim. No lace, color is a very dark amber.

Nose- Caramel, is very prevalent, some toffee, a bit of restrained hop. Caramel and toffee really dominate the nose.

Palate- Sweet roasted caramel, nuttiness. Mild hop bite in the finish. Hints of citrus if you search for it. No hints of alcohol. Tasty but a bit on sweet side. Hopping becomes a bit more apparent as it warms.

Mouthfeel- Bit dry syrupy, active carbonation.

Drinkability- Good

Haven't rated many ESBs. This one was very drinkable, albeit not very complex all in all a good value.
Nov 05, 2008
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Saranac ESB from Matt Brewing Company / Saranac Brewery
Beer rating: 77 out of 100 with 138 ratings