Bent Paddle 14º ESB

Bent Paddle 14º ESB, Extra Special Bitter Ale, Craft Brewed in Duluth, MN. 5.6% alc./vol.

Appearance: clear, bronze-hued, solid, staying cap of lace-leaving foam. Lookin' good.

Aroma: sweetly malty, lightly spicy & floral, judiciously hopped.

Taste: Clean and smooth, malt-forward, delicate hoppiness, expertly drinkable. Tasty, too. Prime candidate for session or such. Drinks a dream, and leaves the palate well satisfied. Lean bodied, light malty finish. Just an all 'round, well-balanced, right-on English-style ale. Good beer, and you can drink it.

What do they say on the can? "Our well rounded approach to the classic British Ale.  There's middle of the road, and there's middle of the river. And if there's one thing that's important in the middle of the river--it's balance."