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AleSmith: Anvil ESB

This ESB is/was brewed by AleSmith in San Diego, California, USA. It's achieved an overall score of 53.29%. Based on 1 tasting, the average ABV is 5.50%.

Historical Community Tasting Notes

Preserved from the RateBeer community archive (circa 2000–2018)

After trying Fullers ESB I have been on a quest to find other similar beers. Id say this exemplifies the category quite well, though I think its just a little bit too sweet for my taste. Its very good overall and Ill try it a few more times to solidify my opinion but if memory serves me, the Fullers ESB is likely to be purchased more frequently b
Dark copper color with lasting foam. Earthy, spicy hops, caramel-toast malt, fruitiness. Nice carbonation and a clean bitter finish.
Not one that I really liked. It was extremely fizzy and pretty bitter. I didnt enjoy it that much.

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Beer Listing

Date and Time Container Pub/Place and Where Strength ABV Colour Score Components Score Descriptive word(s) Book No.
15th Oct 2003 at 9:10 pm draft Yardhouse (San Diego), San Diego, California, USA 5.50 dark Taste: 94.12%
Head: 66.67%
Aroma: 40%
Ease: 66.67%
Clarity: 100%
 53.294% woody 71

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Other Beers (etc.) by AleSmith

Apart from Anvil ESB, Hop Horizons lists 13 others by AleSmith. These are:
Decadence 2015 Anniversary Ale
Evil Dead Red
Grand Cru
Horny Devil
Nautical Nut Brown
Nut Brown English Style Ale
Old Ale (aka Decadence English-style Old Ale)
Regorged XXI
Speedway Stout
Speedway Stout: Vietnamese Coffee
Wee Heavy
X
Yulesmith (Winter) Imperial Red Ale

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