HotShot ESB
Pours an amber copper body with a thick head that recedes to a thin layer of bubbles. Leaves patterns of lacing with occasional patches of solid lace. Smells of nutty malt and herbal/floral hops for the most part. A little butteriness and nuttiness. Has a slight musty smell that doesn't sit too well with me. Taste is malty: nutty and bready, with a good hop balance that may go a bit beyond balance for an ESB. Hops have flavors of herbs and citrus. Finishes bitter with lingering herbal tones. Mouthfeel is medium in the body, with a mellow carbonation. Very good session beer.