Extra Special Bitter - Broadway Brewery & Restaurant

NickGirardPhoto

New Hampshire

2.73/5  rDev -18.3%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

A: Hazy, orange, amber. thin head.

S: sour, citrus notes, a mix of sweet and tart

T: taste like a wild yeast strain to me, due to the sourness. The sourness is not over powering, but more so complimented by a sweetness from the malt and a slight, "hey buddy" from the hops (almost not noticeable). Definitely picked up citrus notes and a sort of tang/tartness on the finish. The finish is surprisingly crisp.

M: carbonation is pretty standard, tingles the tongue slightly.

D: Definitely does not taste like an ESB. Taste like a summer wheat, with a wild yeast fermentation and more hops/body.

I really like the beer and I would drink many more, but to call it an ESB just doesn't seem far and my rating reflects this.

Serving type: on-tap

04-05-2012 21:48:02 | More by NickGirardPhoto

zeff80

Missouri

3.63/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Poured a crystal clear, orange-amber color with a small, bubbly, white head of thin foam. It left little to no lacing.

S - It smelled malty sweet with caramel notes. There were touches of grassy hops present.

T - A nice sweet, malty ESB with a sharp yet subtle hop kick. A nice balance of bitter hops and sweet malt.

M - It was crisp, sharp and smooth. A light to medium bodied ale.

D - This is pretty nice ESB. It fits the style pretty well but doesn't do anything out of the ordinary. It's very sessionable and worth a try.

Serving type: on-tap

12-15-2009 05:33:55 | More by zeff80

Tone

Missouri

3.65/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a clear, red/amber color. 1/4 inch head of an off-white color. Good retention and good lacing. Smells of sweet malt, hops, and yeast. Fits the style of an ESB. Mouth feel is smooth and creamy with a low carbonation level. Tastes of sweet malt, hops, yeast, and slight earthy toffee flavor. Overall, a drinkable ESB, being smooth and having a noticeable malt content.

Serving type: on-tap

12-04-2009 06:06:47 | More by Tone