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Hoptopsy ESB
Beer-a-Day #333
I often find myself at Barley and Hops.
This time, I availed myself of their Hoptopsy ESB.
It has a nice amber color and a good finger’s-width off-white head. Plenty of spicy hops in the aroma. Medium malty body offset by a pleasant bite.
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Forty-something, married, with two kids. I generally prefer the English styles - ESB, IPA - but am willing to try just about anything. You can reach me at al@hop-talk.com.
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