Elora ESB
there is nothing truly offensive about this beer, but also nothing outstanding, or even interesting. Its very insipid. pours a bland pale amber color, with a flash in the pan head and no lace at all. The aroma is caramelly with a spicey hoppiness and some sour off notes. The taste starts of quite nice with with caramel, a pronounced grainyness and a good English hop character. Unfortunately these flavors quickly give way to wet cardboard and slightly vegetal flavors. Maybe this was fermented too warmly and/or oxidized. The mouthfeel is slightly syrupy and not very clean. Theres too little carbonation. Despite all these defects, this beer is still drinkable, though just not worth buying again. Note I tried two bottles two months apart and they had the same characteristics so I doubt it was just a 'bad bottle'