Saranac ESB

Pros: Some good taste notes; Not offensive- easy to imbibe
Cons: Hard to find; Not even close to being a classic ESB

For the past several days, I have been enjoying some new beer products from Saranac, a brewing operation located in Utica, New York. The Holiday sampler pack features some brand- new products (new for me- not necessarily for the brewery) that I have ...

Pros: Not a bad beer
Cons: not an ESB

It's that time of year again, when the craft brewers start sending out their 'Seasonal' variety packs for the beer lovers like me, exciting us with new and rare treats that we'll think fondly on (mostly) later in the year. Last year, I did a piece, "The ...

Pros: strong, bitter flavor; enjoyable taste; unique style
Cons: rough finish; heavy body; no citrus notes

One thing I enjoy as a beer critic is getting to try new beers and especially new beer styles. You’d think I’d have drunk everything by now but the ESB style has eluded me until recently. Thanks to the Saranac “12 Beers of Winter” ...