Beer 285 - Real Ale Phoenix ESB (3 stars out of 5)

Brewed and bottled by the Real Ale Brewing Co, Texas, USA. Bought at HEB Cinco Ranch, TX and drunk at home in Katy, TX while preparing dinner for Sofia and Patricia before they go to the Alley Theater.

the web site: http://realalebrewing.com/home

the web site says: "Our winter seasonal is inspired by the great ales of the UK but brewed with a distinctively American attitude. English crystal malt gives Phoenixx its subtle toffee and caramel notes, but this ale is about hops. The blend of English hops, highlighted by its namesake, Phoenix, yields a complex hop character that dominates this special brew.

ABV: 7.2% IBU: 50.00 OG (plato): 14.00"

A pleasant enough drink, that had a little sharpness to the taste, in the initial taste and in the aftertaste