Anvil ESB
AleSmith Brewing Company in San Diego, California, United States 🇺🇸
Bitter - ESB / Strong Bitter Regular Out of Production|
Score
7.06
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Anvil ESB is our interpretation of a traditional British-style pub ale. Deep amber in color, a toasty character from British malts and a touch of kettle caramelization blend seamlessly with a mild English hop profile. Its delicate balance of flavors will keep you coming back pint after pint, making it a complex creation we’re proud to call our flagship beer.
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7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottle at Brewdog Bar Aberdeen. It pours deep ruby-red, with a thin foamy beige head. The nose is wood, leather, chocolate, Christmas pudding and light spice. The taste is wood, nut, chocolate, light roast, soft fruit (plum, fig, raisin, sweet raspberry) and light spice, with a long, dry finish. Medium body, fine carbonation and velvety mouth-feel. A well balanced and well put together ESB.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Sep 2011
at 05:01
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
22 oz. bottle, split with Matts_Property, pours a clear dark red / amber with a small head. Nose is unusually strong for the style, with lots of slightly burnt caramel malt, wood, bittering hops, and some orange / lemon rind. Flavour features an array of fruity esters, woody / caramel malts and some spicy, zesty hops. As the style goes, this is wonderful - count on AleSmith to follow through.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Aug 2011
at 21:42
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
22oz bottle from Phil
Appearance: Pours clear brown/copper with a medium sized off-white head and some lacing
Aroma: Toasted malts, caramel and spices
Taste: Toasted malts, caramel, yeasty with some hop bitterness in the finish
A nice ESB, easy drinking
Appearance: Pours clear brown/copper with a medium sized off-white head and some lacing
Aroma: Toasted malts, caramel and spices
Taste: Toasted malts, caramel, yeasty with some hop bitterness in the finish
A nice ESB, easy drinking
Tried
from Bottle
on 17 Jan 2011
at 18:58
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Location: On tap at the Brewery, 1/8/10
Aroma: Malty, caramel, some smoke, floral hops, and some spice
Appearance: Copper color with a tan head
Flavor: Balanced, malts are dominant, but it is somewhat bitter considering the style
Palate: Medium body, creamy mouthfeel, smooth finish
Overall Impression: This was a pretty solid beer. Not a crazy brew by any means, but a nice example of the style. Look, I liked every single beer I had at AleSmith, and while this one wasn't nearly my favorite, it was no exception.
Aroma: Malty, caramel, some smoke, floral hops, and some spice
Appearance: Copper color with a tan head
Flavor: Balanced, malts are dominant, but it is somewhat bitter considering the style
Palate: Medium body, creamy mouthfeel, smooth finish
Overall Impression: This was a pretty solid beer. Not a crazy brew by any means, but a nice example of the style. Look, I liked every single beer I had at AleSmith, and while this one wasn't nearly my favorite, it was no exception.
Tried
from Draft
on 18 Jan 2010
at 13:25
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Sampled on tap at Alesmith. Pours a transparent amber brown with a frothy, creamy white head. Malty, bready aroma with some mild piney citrus. Flavor is heavy on the malt, caramel, some sticky fruits with a grapefruit hop kick. Sessionable.
Tried
from Draft
on 25 Jul 2009
at 19:55
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
22 oz bottle purchased at Chris’ Liquors in San Diego, California. Pour is hazed burgundy with an off white 1 inch head. Aroma of sweet caramel malt, with floral orange citrus hoppiness. Grainy and assertive. Taste is toasty caramel malt, though less sweet than expected from the nose. The floral hops and orange citrus, with bitter pine hops lead to dry crisp finish. Palate is medium, grainy - real drinkable. Nice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Jul 2009
at 13:59
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle purchased from Alesmith on 03/14/2009. Very clear dark amber body with a medium creamy off-white head. Sweet caramel and dark malt aroma with hints of raisins. Sweet bready malty flavor with some raisin hints and some fruity notes and light floral bitterness. Medium body with moderate carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Mar 2009
at 17:56