Renewale - 2013 Extra Special Bitter - Ninkasi Brewing Company

Birdlegs

Washington

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

02-06-2013 07:36:21 | More by Birdlegs

leftoverburrito

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

05-08-2013 02:44:04 | More by leftoverburrito

Laklimell

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

05-03-2013 19:20:19 | More by Laklimell

Hoppy_McMalt

Washington

3.25/5  rDev -12.2%

04-16-2013 04:14:19 | More by Hoppy_McMalt

blurredline

Oregon

3.25/5  rDev -12.2%

04-15-2013 02:50:08 | More by blurredline

BESTIALEX

Oregon

3/5  rDev -18.9%

04-04-2013 02:57:12 | More by BESTIALEX

Asics

Washington

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

04-02-2013 12:30:58 | More by Asics

schopenhauerale

British Columbia (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

03-31-2013 04:02:54 | More by schopenhauerale

chuckgfk

Alaska

3/5  rDev -18.9%

03-22-2013 02:14:34 | More by chuckgfk

kemoarps

Washington

3.81/5  rDev +3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

I'm not generally really big on ESBs, so, there's that.

The pour is pretty beer-like. Amber colour, little head, minor retention, minimal lacing. It doesn't look bad, but nothing sets it apart IMO. It looks like beer!

Predominantly malt and yeast on the nose. Some straw, a little floral hops in the backdrop, but this is mostly malts.

This is much more balanced than the nose would suggest. There's certainly a malt presence, but it's less prominent than in the nose Slightly sweeter than the nose, as well. Caramel, bread, some floral hops come through in phases finishing with the bitterness. The aftertaste is more bready, however (but still with the bitter hops in there as well).

Not my favourite style, but a quite drinkable example thereof. Worth picking up I would say

Serving type: bottle

03-16-2013 07:38:10 | More by kemoarps

bobotron

Oregon

2.75/5  rDev -25.7%

03-16-2013 04:21:27 | More by bobotron

hannaho

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +14.9%

03-07-2013 19:56:22 | More by hannaho

beertunes

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured into 9oz pilsener glass. Poured a clean, clear medium amber color with just a thin cap of tan head that had low retention and lacing.

The aroma was mostly sweet malts, with a bit of biscuit in there, and some floral, earthy hops. The taste was basically the same blend, nicely typical for an American take on the style, but hoppier than a British example.

The body was OK as well, medium, but with a bit of sharpness from the hops. Drinkability was good, it's on tap around town, so I'll probably have a few more. Overall, a nice beer, worth trying if you see it, probably not worth seeking out.

Serving type: bottle

03-03-2013 23:23:31 | More by beertunes

twelveinches

Washington

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

03-01-2013 06:43:32 | More by twelveinches

Lazaro

Washington

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

03-01-2013 00:18:08 | More by Lazaro

JupiterJesus

California

4.5/5  rDev +21.6%

02-26-2013 23:58:21 | More by JupiterJesus

brotherloco

California

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

02-24-2013 23:45:26 | More by brotherloco

sam_bliss

Washington

4.1/5  rDev +10.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

22oz bomber into Ninkasi pint glass

Three full fingers of head form atop this crystal-clear rust-brown extra special ale. I can smell the fresh hops even before my nose approaches the glass. Upon close-range sniffing, pineapple esters waft effortlessly into the nostrils. Caramel malt gives way to tropical fruit as the beer works its way through the mouth. Earthiness grounds the sweet flavors into a smooth, well-balanced taste. Foam deposited by the head laces the sides of the glassware and all is good with the world.

This is a good, fruity ESB. The mouthfeel is of medium body and fine bubbles. The aftertaste is tingly and slightly tart. Citrus is not evident until the very end. The hops are tasty but not overpowering of the yeast. Yum

Serving type: bottle

02-23-2013 04:02:41 | More by sam_bliss

DeekNayvuz

Montana

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

02-22-2013 09:04:42 | More by DeekNayvuz

chugamugofsud

Oregon

3.25/5  rDev -12.2%

02-21-2013 21:24:45 | More by chugamugofsud

FondueVoodoo

British Columbia (Canada)

3.54/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: This one's a looker - beautiful crystal clear deep amber/umber topped with a creamy tan billowy head.
S: Yeast up front with a some smooth malt chaser. Some funky wet wood scent and sweet burnt sugars.
T: Sweet caramel malts followed by yeasts reminiscent of English brews, like wet damp wood, like a wet forest. End notes of pity bitters that compound as you sip.
M: Nice level of carbonation and medium viscosity.
O: Overall it's a ESB that sings true to the style, enjoyable bitters and smooth malts. Not my personal favourite and I don't enjoy the British yeastiness as much and I enjoy the West Coast style, but a good representation of an ESB overall.

Serving type: bottle

02-14-2013 03:59:54 | More by FondueVoodoo

Zorro

California

3.48/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Clear dark amber colored ale with a tall and tan colored head.

Mild smelling, herbal hops and mild malt aromas. Some burnt sugar and caramel in the aroma.

Starts out mildly malty and assertively bitter. On the dry side with an agreeable herbal bitterness. Little bit of caramel and butter with a slight leather taste to it. Hard water mineral flavor.

Mouthfeel is OK.

Overall an agreeable and tasty bitter. A mild beer that I could drink all day.

Serving type: bottle

02-10-2013 02:41:02 | More by Zorro

powdersoldier

Washington

4/5  rDev +8.1%

02-09-2013 22:00:40 | More by powdersoldier

JohnGalt1

Idaho

3.54/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

12oz picked up tonight at Brewer's Haven on the way home from work.. Poured into my HotD goblet... clear dark copper brew with a sorta yellowish head... only a couple spots of lacing.. okay.

Nose is toasty with some grassy hoppiness... a bit of something that I associate with fruity esters, but are hard to discern.

A bit bitter for the style but okay given the PNW origin.. hop flavors show fairly strong grassy notes... toasty malts and some fermented out caramel..

Body is light with light/medium carbonation.. seems appropriate.

very drinkable.. nicely done.. but anybody hoping for a Continental ESB will bitch and be disappointed.. A well made beer with a nod to England with a firm hand in Cascadia.

3.25/3.5/3.5/3.5/3.75

Serving type: bottle

01-31-2013 05:35:06 | More by JohnGalt1

Chou

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

01-28-2013 00:28:11 | More by Chou