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E.S.B.

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Prison Brews 305 Ash St Jefferson City Missouri USA North America (573) 635-0678 www.prisonbrews.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of E.S.B. in the below form.

ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Broadway Brewery 816 E Broadway Columbia Missouri USA North America (573) 397-5154 http://broadwaybrewery.com Does ESB tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Minobii

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.5% Brewed By Leech Lake Brewing Company 195 Walker Industries Blvd Walker Minnesota USA North America (218) 547-4746 http://leechlakebrewing.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Minobii? Submit your review below.

Hudsons E.S.B.

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Flat Branch Pub & Brewery 115 S 5th St Columbia Missouri USA North America (573) 499-0400 www.flatbranch.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Hudsons E.S.B. below.

Minnesota Special Bitter

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.7% Brewed By Badger Hill Brewing Company 6020 Culligan Way Minnetonka Minnesota USA North America (612) 388-4479 http://www.badgerhillbrewing.com Want to share your review of Minnesota Special Bitter? Submit your review below.

ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.6% Brewed By Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery 1430 Washington Ave S Minneapolis Minnesota USA North America (612) 339-8696 www.townhallbrewery.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did ESB make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

XXX English Ale

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Fitger’s Brewhouse 600 E Superior St Duluth Minnesota USA North America (218) 279-2739 http://brewhouse.net What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did XXX English Ale make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Witchtree E.S.B.

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Fitger’s Brewhouse 600 E Superior St Duluth Minnesota USA North America (218) 279-2739 http://brewhouse.net WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Witchtree E.S.B. below.

Cabin Fever ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Lake Superior Brewing Company 2711 W Superior St Duluth Minnesota USA North America (218) 723-4000 www.lakesuperiorbrewing.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Cabin Fever ESB make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

The Duke

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.5% Brewed By Short’s Brewing Company Michigan USA North America (231) 498-2300 http://www.shortsbrewing.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of The Duke in the below form.

Short’s Autumn Ale

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.75% Brewed By Short’s Brewing Company Michigan USA North America (231) 498-2300 http://www.shortsbrewing.com Did you experience Short’s Autumn Ale? Give us your review below.

Brewhouse ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.4% Brewed By Royal Oak Brewery 215 E 4th St Royal Oak Michigan USA North America (248) 544-1141 www.royaloakbrewery.com Would you like to share your opinion of Brewhouse ESB? Submit your review below.

Dragonmead Sir William’s ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.8% Brewed By Dragonmead Microbrewery 14600 E 11 Mile Rd Warren (MI) Michigan USA North America (586) 776-9428 www.dragonmead.com Thank you sir, will you have another Dragonmead Sir William’s ESB? Give us your review below.

Rochester Mills Brickshot ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.4% Brewed By Rochester Mills Beer Co. 400 Water St Rochester (MI) Michigan USA North America (248) 650-5080 www.beercos.com The dude abides. Does Rochester Mills Brickshot ESB? Submit your review below.

Mason Brewer

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.2% Brewed By Original Gravity Brewing Company 440 County St Milan (MI) Michigan USA North America (734) 439-7490 www.ogbrewing.com Would you like to share your opinion of Mason Brewer? Submit your review below.

ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Vierling Restaurant & Marquette Harbor Brewery 119 S Front St Marquette Michigan USA North America (906) 228-3533 www.thevierling.com Have an opinion about ESB? Submit your review below.

Jamesport Extra Special Bitter

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.8% Brewed By Jamesport Brewing Company 410 S James St Ludington Michigan USA North America (231) 845-2522 www.jamesportbrewingcompany.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Jamesport Extra Special Bitter by filling out your review below.

FDR’s ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.8% Brewed By Hideout Brewing Company 3113 Plaza Dr NE Grand Rapids Michigan USA North America (616) 361-9658 http://hideoutbrewing.com Good people drink good beer. Is FDR’s ESB good? Let us know with your review below.

Treasure Chest ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Schmohz Brewing Company 2600 Patterson Ave SE Grand Rapids Michigan USA North America (616) 949-0860 http://schmohz.com Does Treasure Chest ESB tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Founders Bitter Ol’ Man

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.5% Brewed By Founders Brewing Company 235 Grandville Ave. SW Grand Rapids Michigan USA North America (616) 776-2182 http://foundersbrewing.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Founders Bitter Ol’ Man make you happy, let us know […]

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.