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Shawnee’s Pale Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.2% Brewed By ShawneeCraft Brewing Company One River Road Delaware Pennsylvania USA North America (570) 213-5151 http://www.shawneecraftbrewingcompany.com/ Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Shawnee’s Pale Ale make you happy, let us know by submitting your […]

Shawnee Stock Ale

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.8% Brewed By ShawneeCraft Brewing Company One River Road Delaware Pennsylvania USA North America (570) 213-5151 http://www.shawneecraftbrewingcompany.com/ Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Shawnee Stock Ale? Submit your review below.

Fegley’s ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.4% Brewed By Bethlehem Brew Works 569 Main St Bethlehem Pennsylvania USA North America (610) 882-1300 www.thebrewworks.com/bethlehem-brew-works Is Fegley’s ESB something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Brickscraper E.S.P.

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Old Forge Brewing Company 282 Mill St Danville (PA) Pennsylvania USA North America (570) 275-8151 www.oldforgebrewingcompany.com Are you a fan of Brickscraper E.S.P.? Enter your review of Brickscraper E.S.P. below.

Bitter Brother

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.7% Brewed By Bethlehem Brew Works 569 Main St Bethlehem Pennsylvania USA North America (610) 882-1300 www.thebrewworks.com/bethlehem-brew-works I was in the Virgin Islands once. I met a girl, we ate lobster and drank pina coladas. At sunset we made love like sea otters. That was a pretty good day. Why couldn’t […]

Creature

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.1% Brewed By Tired Hands Brewing Company 16 Ardmore Avenue Ardmore Pennsylvania USA North America (610) 896-7621 www.tiredhands.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Creature below.

Stoudt’s Scarlet Lady ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Stoudts Brewing Co. 2800 N Reading Rd Adamstown Pennsylvania USA North America (717) 484-4386 www.stoudtsbeer.com Want to share your review of Stoudt’s Scarlet Lady ESB? Submit your review below.

Teerenpeli Hippaheikki T.E.S.B.

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.7% Brewed By Bar Teerenpeli Rautatienkatu 13 Lahti Päijänne Tavastia Finland Europe +358 (0)424 925 260 http://www.teerenpeli.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Teerenpeli Hippaheikki T.E.S.B. make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Way ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Cervejaria Way Rue Pérola 225 Pinhais Paraná Brazil South America +55 (41) 3653 8853 http://www.waybeer.com.br/home Are you a fan of Way ESB? Enter your review of Way ESB below.

Bourbon Scarlett Lady

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Stoudts Brewing Co. 2800 N Reading Rd Adamstown Pennsylvania USA North America (717) 484-4386 www.stoudtsbeer.com Thank you sir, will you have another Bourbon Scarlett Lady? Give us your review below.

NW Bitter

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Three Creeks Brewing Co. 721 S Desperado Ct Sisters Oregon USA North America (541) 549-1963 http://threecreeksbrewing.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on NW Bitter by filling out your review below.

Hellraiser ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Lucky Labrador Brewing Company 915 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland (OR) Oregon USA North America (503) 236-3555 http://luckylab.com Are you a fan of Hellraiser ESB? Enter your review of Hellraiser ESB below.

The ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Amnesia Brewing 832 N Beech St Portland (OR) Oregon USA North America (503) 281-7708 www.amnesiabrews.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love The ESB? Submit your review below.

Burnside Stock Ale

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.8% Brewed By Burnside Brewing Co. 701 E Burnside St Portland (OR) Oregon USA North America (503) 946-8151 www.brunsidebrewco.com Thank you sir, will you have another Burnside Stock Ale? Give us your review below.

Rat Dog ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Old Market Pub And Brewery 6959 SW Multnomah Blvd Portland (OR) Oregon USA North America (503) 244-2337 www.drinkbeerhere.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Rat Dog ESB? Submit your review below.

Scarecrow ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By McMenamins 5736 NE 33rd Ave Portland (OR) Oregon USA North America (503) 249-3983 www.mcmenamins.com Does Scarecrow ESB tie the room together? Give us your review below.

E.lvis’ S.pecial B.itter

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.6% Brewed By Laurelwood Public House & Brewery 5115 NE Sandy Blvd Portland (OR) Oregon USA North America (503) 282-0622 http://laurelwoodbrewpub.com Would you like to share your opinion of E.lvis’ S.pecial B.itter? Submit your review below.

Wow & Flutter – Double Deuce Imperial ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.2% Brewed By Alameda Brewhouse 4765 Northeast Fremont Street Portland (OR) Oregon USA North America (503) 460-9025 Http://alamedabrewhouse.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Wow & Flutter – Double Deuce Imperial ESB make you happy, […]

Velvet ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.2% Brewed By Hopworks Urban Brewery 2944 SE Powell Blvd Portland (OR) Oregon USA North America (503) 232-4677 http://hopworksbeer.com The dude abides. Does Velvet ESB? Submit your review below.

Cool Grand ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 3.9% Brewed By Hopworks Urban Brewery 2944 SE Powell Blvd Portland (OR) Oregon USA North America (503) 232-4677 http://hopworksbeer.com The dude abides. Does Cool Grand ESB? Submit your review below.

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB) Traits

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Beer Style Description

Extra special bitter possesses medium to strong hop aroma, flavor, and bitterness. The residual malt and defining sweetness of this richly flavored, full-bodied bitter is more pronounced than in other styles of bitter. It is light amber to copper colored with medium to medium-high bitterness. Mild carbonation traditionally characterizes draft-cask versions, but in bottled versions, a slight increase in carbon dioxide content is acceptable. Fruity-ester character is acceptable in aroma and flavor. Diacetyl (butterscotch character) is acceptable and characteristic when at very low levels. The absence of diacetyl is also acceptable. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures. An average-strength to moderately-strong English ale. The balance may be fairly even between malt and hops to somewhat bitter. Drinkability is a critical component of the style; emphasis is still on the bittering hop addition as opposed to the aggressive middle and late hopping seen in American ales. A rather broad style that allows for considerable interpretation by the brewer. In England today, “ESB” is a brand unique to Fullers; in America, the name has been co-opted to describe a malty, bitter, reddish, standard-strength (for the US) English-type ale. Hopping can be English or a combination of English and American.

Alcohol By Volume Range

4.6-6.2

IBU's Range

30-50

Aroma

Hop aroma moderately-high to moderately-low, and can use any variety of hops although UK hops are most traditional. Medium to medium-high malt aroma, often with a low to moderately strong caramel component (although this character will be more subtle in paler versions). Medium-low to medium-high fruity esters. Generally no diacetyl, although very low levels are allowed. May have light, secondary notes of sulfur and/or alcohol in some examples (optional).

Appearance

Golden to deep copper. Good to brilliant clarity. Low to moderate white to off-white head. A low head is acceptable when carbonation is also low.

Flavor

Medium-high to medium bitterness with supporting malt flavors evident. Normally has a moderately low to somewhat strong caramelly malt sweetness. Hop flavor moderate to moderately high (any variety, although earthy, resiny, and/or floral UK hops are most traditional). Hop bitterness and flavor should be noticeable, but should not totally dominate malt flavors. May have low levels of secondary malt flavors (e.g., nutty, biscuity) adding complexity. Moderately-low to high fruity esters. Optionally may have low amounts of alcohol, and up to a moderate minerally/sulfury flavor. Medium-dry to dry finish (particularly if sulfate water is used). Generally no diacetyl, although very low levels are allowed.

Mouthfeel

Medium-light to medium-full body. Low to moderate carbonation, although bottled commercial versions will be higher. Stronger versions may have a slight alcohol warmth but this character should not be too high.