THAMES WELSH E.S.B. ALE January 1, 2009Beers A-ZesbJohn Fortunato Root beer-hued bitter propels smoked barley-oats and buttery almond congruity above shrewd spice-fruited taffy undercurrent. Pleasant caramelized Scotch malts enliven fully-formed sinewy prune finish. Softer palates will not be turned off.