Hey there beer lovers! Tired of the new-fangled beer geek crowd that just doesn’t “get” beer? You know the ones that I’m talking about, the ones that scoff at any beer that’s not a barrel-aged 12% imperial something-or-other, and that tell you you have to drink an IPA 5 minutes before it’s brewed to truly appreciate it? Well stop hanging with those freaks!

I can tell you straight off my friends that they won’t like Green Man ESB. You though, will I think, because you truly understand beer, while they just don’t. That’s because you can’t compare a beer of this strength and style to a sledgehammer beer. If that’s not comparing apples to oranges, I don’t know what is.

You see, I enjoy just about every beer style out there, and I can tell you that on a warm spring day like we’ve been having (a bit early) this week, you just can’t beat sitting out on the patio with a delicious, drinkable malty brew like Green Man ESB. Somehow sipping a barleywine in the afternoon just doesn’t fit as well for me. Your mileage may vary.

Asheville, North Carolina’s Green Man brewery says this about their ESB:

A malty amber ale boasting rich toasted and caramel flavors, Green Man ESB is one of our award-winning signature brews. Our blend of authentic British malts and hops creates a nutty aroma, full body, and a sweet finish. Prepare yourself for a truly exceptional interpretation of a traditional English style.

Green Man ESB has an alcohol content of 5.5% with 32 IBUs. I paid a reasonable $8.99 for a six-pack.

Green Man ESB pours to a brilliant copper color with a moderate head formation and a luscious caramel malty nose. Taking a sip, I get more of the rich caramel malt that the nose promised followed by minty grassy herbal hop notes and a slightly more than balancing bitterness. Just what I want in an ESB, lots of malt punctuated by a wonderful long dry lingering (but not overpowering) bitterness.

See, I knew you would like it! Tell all your friends to try Green Man ESB. They’ll be glad you did.

Update 6/25/2018: Green Man ESB on tap at Harrah's Cherokee. Caramel malty, herbal grassy, nicely bitter. A little diacetyl even. $5.66. Because a drinking problem is much more affordable than a gambling problem.

And remember, try a new beer today, and drink outside the box.

*Pricing data accurate at time of review or latest update. For reference only, based on actual price paid by reviewer.

(B)=Bottled

(D)=Draft

(G)=Growler

 

 

 



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