A British style Extra Special Bitter named after brewer Brian O'Reilly's grandfather, one of the first legal homebrewers in the United States. Brewed with British Chocolate Caramel and Pale malt, East Kent Golding and Styrian Goldings hops. Medium bodied, copper/amber in color.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by doulos31 from Middletown, DE, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/22/2005 9:01:26 AM)
"Poured a golden brown with a nice head and nice lacing. Malty taste with sweet caramelly backbone ending with a surprisingly hoppy finish...much hoppier than other ESB's I've had. It almost tasted like a hoppier than normal English Pale Ale more than an ESB. Very good and well balanced brew!"
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.9)
Sampled: Forced Draught
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by Eyedrinkale from Brooklyn, NY, USA who has tried this beer (1/5/2005 6:19:26 PM)
"Root beer color with a mild caramel aroma. Smooth foaming head. Burnt caramel taste with a lively mouthfeel. Would be much better in cask, but good none the less."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.8)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[3] Review by E from Spring Mountain, PA, USA who has tried this beer once. (6/25/2004 10:14:32 PM)
"Poured a deep amber color with no head or lacing. Aroma of flowery hops, grassy, and light malt aroma. Amazing balance here, perfect for a bitter. Juicy hops, spicy and sweet malts. I could drink this all night, I bet this is AMAZING on cask! Brian O’Reilly ROCKS!"
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
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(3.9)
