During my first visit to Toronto's Henderson Brewing Co., I had to sample their flagship ale, Henderson's Best, an ESB. My pint of this amber ale arrived looking lovely and clear, with decent carbonation and a healthy cream head. At 5.5%, this beer had enough heft to soothe this savage beast.
It had a sweet, malty nose that was
rich in caramel. The flavour, too, was malty with a caramel focus, but
it also had a slightly coppery vibe. Not a lot on the hops side of
things, though, with just enough bitterness to keep things balanced.
Henderson's
Best is a good take on the Extra Special Bitter style. A nice
English-style ale with decent strength and a pretty look, I found myself
pretty pleased with my order.
Rating: 8.0 out of 10.
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