Adnams Broadside - Adnams plc, Sole Bay Brewery

sommersb

Tennessee

4.21/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Tasted On: 01-20-2013
Freshness: Not indicated
Packaging: 500ml. brown bottle, pry-cap
Glassware: Tulip pint
Purchased: Single from Brawley's Beverage, Charlotte

A: Clear beer, with a bright ruby color. The head is a good size and off-white in color. Retention is good and the lacing is very attractive.

S: Sweet malts, with caramel, nut, and bready aspects. Aromas are clean and very pleasant - makes me want to take a sip!

T: Taste is firstly malty sweet, with the caramel and nut flavors as noted in the aroma. I also get some bitterness of earthy hops and a slight orange/fruity component.

M: Body is medium, with an average amount of carbonation. The finish is more dry than you get in the initial tasting, but still is big on the caramel malts. The English hops keep everything in check for a nice balance.

O: Overall I really enjoyed this beer and would recommend it as a solid session ale.

Serving type: bottle

01-21-2013 00:54:47 | More by sommersb

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

05-21-2013 00:40:21 | More by Kmat10

pathman

Ohio

4/5  rDev +2.8%

05-19-2013 23:49:24 | More by pathman

TomRB

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

05-11-2013 19:00:14 | More by TomRB

BrazilianAussie

Brazil

4/5  rDev +2.8%

05-03-2013 22:34:29 | More by BrazilianAussie

smbslt

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

04-24-2013 02:05:09 | More by smbslt

Gtotango

California

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

04-09-2013 22:14:09 | More by Gtotango

Radome

Spain

4.08/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served from a 500 ml bottle into a goblet. The beer was bought off the shelf in England.

A - The color is a rich, deep garnet brown, the deepest copper you could have before being called pure brown. It is crystal clear. The head is tan, thick and sticky; made up of large, oil-sheened bubbles that leave lots of lacing.

S - The aroma was surprisingly hop oriented after the initial pour. I was surprised because I expected more malt balance. As the beer warmed and breathed, more malt came out and the earthy, woody hops faded a bit. Warm bready malt and raisins balanced the hops eventually, making it very inviting.

T - The taste is balanced as well, but leans slightly toward malt. The malt is Warm and bready, with some raisin, brown sugar and even molasses notes. The hops are there, but at a lower level, with earthy and woody being the best way I could describe them. The finish is slightly sweet, but not too cloying.

M - Medium to heavy body, which is appropriate for this flavorful beer. The carbonation is smooth but noticeable. Some low to moderate hops bitterness. Alcohol is detectable, but not at a hot level.

O - This is a nice ESB with plenty of aromas and flavors running around in it. It is a bit too thick and chewy for me to want to drink more than one, but it's a nice sipper.

Serving type: bottle

04-06-2013 21:12:33 | More by Radome

Pelicanrocks

United Kingdom (England)

3.25/5  rDev -16.5%

03-23-2013 17:00:44 | More by Pelicanrocks

Ceriii

New York

4/5  rDev +2.8%

03-10-2013 23:07:57 | More by Ceriii

mizx

United Kingdom (England)

3.99/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

500ml bottle (Best Before dated: 30/11/13)

Very nice clear dark ruby colour with an off-white one finger head, quickly subsiding to a thin cap with just a little spotty lacing. Aromas of sweet malt, some dark fruit and breadiness. Sweet malt taste with some spice and fruitiness, balanced hop bitterness comes through in the slightly dry finish, nice lasting aftertaste. Medium mouthfeel and carbonation.

I've not had Fullers ESB for a while, and that might just be better; this is a moreish beer I'd definately buy again.

Serving type: bottle

02-11-2013 20:52:00 | More by mizx

wertschy

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -10%

02-08-2013 02:46:53 | More by wertschy

matjack85

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

01-31-2013 21:32:10 | More by matjack85

Idris

4.05/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I am self-confessed big fan of the ESB style. I find it to be a highly underrated style, with balanced and, I dare say, often nuanced flavor profile. This beer presents as a clear ruby-tinged brown brew with an off-white head that quickly retreats, leaving a billowy island in the center of my tulip glass I utilize for evaluation. Sweet malts, very subtle dark fruit, and a hint of breadiness commands me to take a sip. Malt sweetness, a hint of hop spice, and candied fruits abound in the palate, with a finish a touch dryer than anticipated. Medium mouthfeel, no obvious flaws, and the desire to have another (which really is the hallmark of a good beer). Well done.

Serving type: bottle

01-24-2013 10:24:59 | More by Idris

ChrisCBeets

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +15.7%

01-09-2013 04:43:51 | More by ChrisCBeets

Bouleboubier

Pennsylvania

4.13/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Was told by many that this particular cask was things like "incredible". It's incredible that this beer still tasted well and had some dynamic malt and hop flavors for a beer with a "best by" date of 16 APR 2012. It was kept cold in a walk-in refrigerator this whole time...

For an old, chilled cask, this poured with a surprising amount of head. Looked great atop the amber-copper liquid. Minimal lace. Small touch of haze.

Fresh pale ale and crystal malt on the nose. Mildly estery and vinous. A tad earthy as in "dirt". Not terribly bold on the nose.

Quite toasty/bread-crusty malt flavor, apple-like esters, and actually still packs a somewhat spicy, herbal hop flavor in the background, with some smooth bitterness providing some great contrast and depth long into the finish. The body has some substance to it - a little grainy-gritty yet washes away fairly dry and clean.

I wouldn't call this sample of this ale "incredible" or "awesome". But I can't deny that it certainly had a bolder, more vibrant bready, grainy, and earthy overall flavor than most British pales that make it over here (and I guess that counts for something), but nothing particularly unique. I do wish this was more findable in the American market though. Would like to have it again for sure.

Serving type: cask

01-06-2013 02:48:27 | More by Bouleboubier

profondo

Sweden

4.5/5  rDev +15.7%

01-03-2013 18:39:51 | More by profondo

Dracook

United Kingdom (England)

3.5/5  rDev -10%

12-29-2012 18:48:06 | More by Dracook

Welshbloke

4/5  rDev +2.8%

12-23-2012 16:44:15 | More by Welshbloke

FLima

Brazil

3.55/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured a nice two finger head that quickly left a thin constant lacy.
Dark brown ruby color.
Mild malty aroma with a hint of piney hops.
Medium body and low carbonation with tiny bubbles.
Sweet malty taste with some refreshing hops and hints of caramel. Hints of dried fruits.
Sweet and bitter aftertaste, a bit dry.

Serving type: bottle

12-14-2012 23:30:00 | More by FLima

djrn2

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -22.9%

11-22-2012 22:10:48 | More by djrn2

ramseye4

Virginia

4/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Bottle poured into a pint glass at 6:40 Am on thanksgiving after working 12 hours in a first responder capacity... and man is it tasty.

A=Simply one of the best looking beers I have ever seen. A beautiful amber mahogany color with a finger of head that slowly leaves lacing oozing down the glass

S=Tons of malt, a bit of toffee

T=Sweet, slightly fruity with toffee and pronounced malt in the finish

M=bit thin for my liking, but nothing that detracts from the overall experience

O=Great all around beer, and one definitely worth trying

Serving type: bottle

11-22-2012 11:44:25 | More by ramseye4

leinie13

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

11-22-2012 07:06:04 | More by leinie13

sneaks2210

New York

3.25/5  rDev -16.5%

11-14-2012 21:23:17 | More by sneaks2210

mick303

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev +2.8%

11-14-2012 19:25:27 | More by mick303