Sierra Nevada ESB (Early Spring Beer)
Poured from a 12 oz bottle marked 2008 (bottled 12/27/07) into a pine glass. A: Pours an orangish copper color with a thick off-white head. Decent lacing. S: A little bit of malt sweetness with a nice whiff of hops. T: A very solid brew. A very delicious hop presence spread out over a biscuity malt background. I didn't detect much of the tangy malts that I've had in other ESB's. I really enjoyed the hops in this one, nice citrus taste. M: Medium bodied. D: Easily sessionable. It's tasty with a biscuity malt aftertaste and a big hop presence as well. A good offering from Sierra Nevada.