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Rating: 88

The Wise ESB

Brewery: Elysian Brewing Company · Seattle, WA
Variety: Ale · English Ale · Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)
Alcohol: ABV 5.90% / ABW 4.90%
IBU: 39
Preferred vessel: Pint glass
Color: Copper (English pale ale) (10 SRM)
Added by Rob Hudson

Allusive to the goddess Athena, patroness of warriors, weaving and wisdom.

Brewed with Pale, Munich, Crystal, Cara-hell and Belgian Special B malts. Bittered with Chinook, finished with Cascade and Centennial hops.

Malty, hoppy, toasted and orangey.

Caramel, Hoppy, Hoppy

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Reviews

  1. Review by Adam Lowry
    Rating: 84

    Adam Lowry

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Portland, OR
    March 7th, 2009 at 8:20 p.m.
    Comment:

    One of my regular favorites. Fairly inexpensive in a 22 oz bottle, but packed with flavor. I can’t even point out what it is that I like so much. It’s nicely hopped, a little sweet, and has a great aroma; but with all of its parts together it just plain works.

    Characteristics:
  2. Review by Scott Phelps
    Rating: 85

    Scott Phelps

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Seattle, WA
    March 7th, 2009 at 10:32 p.m.
    Comment:

    Amazing head. Good aroma. Strong smell of hops. Light bitter flavors with strong caramel aftertaste.

    Had it with a salami pizza.

    Great stuff.

    Characteristics: caramel hops
  3. Review by Chris Auel
    Rating: 97

    Chris Auel

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Portland, OR
    April 21st, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
    Comment:

    My favorite beer to drink when I go to County Cork in Portland, Oregon. Has a light bitter hop flavor with a sensible lingering of caramel. Great with Bangers and Mash.

    Cheers!

    Characteristics: caramel hoppy

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