Village Brewery Father 2017: Extra Special Bitter Premium Bitter / ESB at 5.2% ABV (C$7.22 at Oak & Vine, 650 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 5-Jun-2017, reviewed 10-Jun-2017)
Appearance: clear deep gold with one fat finger of fluffy ivory head, good retention and well-defined soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: bready yeast, caramel, earth & grass, hint of coffee. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, mild bitter. (6/10) Medium body, moderate carbonation, medium duration bitter finish. (3/5)
A fairly typical ESB, dominated by bread and caramel, with only a very mild weedy green hop bitterness in the background. A hint of coffee adds a little depth and complexity, but it’s pretty minimal. Not a style that’s going to get me excited in any case, and this implementation is not particularly interesting. (13/20)
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