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 bluejacket74:
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Reviewed by bluejacket74 from Ohio

3.63/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
12 ounce bottle, part of Saranac's "12 Beers of Winter" sample pack. Served in a Sam Adams BL glass, the beer pours a dark amber color with an inch off-white head. Lacing and head retention are both good. The aroma is bready malt, nuts, and some butterscotch. It tastes like bready/biscuity malt, nuts, caramel, and a bit of fruit, and spicy and floral hops. There's also a slight bitter finish. Mouthfeel/body is medium, it's a little bit creamy and slick with moderate carbonation. Drinkability is good, it's smooth and easy to drink. Not a bad choice as a session brew. I like this beer, it's enjoyable to drink and I would buy this again. It's not the best ESB I've had, but it's good enough for me.
Jan 01, 2009
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Saranac ESB from Matt Brewing Company / Saranac Brewery
Beer rating: 77 out of 100 with 138 ratings