Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB) Archives - Page 12 of 30

Explore Beers By Style

Bump’s Bitter

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Coalition Brewing Co. 2724 SE Ankeny St Portland (OR) Oregon USA North America (503) 894-8080 www.coalitionbrewing.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Bump’s Bitter? Submit your review below.

ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.7% Brewed By Columbia River Brewing Co. 1728 NE 40th Ave Portland (OR) Oregon USA North America (503) 943-6157 www.columbiariverbrewpub.com Have you tried ESB? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Nestucca ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.2% Brewed By Pelican Pub & Brewery 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr Pacific City Oregon USA North America (503) 965-7007 www.yourlittlebeachtown.com/pelican Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Nestucca ESB? Let us know below.

Quid Hoc Sibi Vult

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.6% Brewed By Brewers Union Local 180 48329 E 1st St Oakridge Oregon USA North America (541) 782-2024 www.brewersunion.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Quid Hoc Sibi Vult by filling out your review below.

XS Imperial Younger’s Special Bitter

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.1% Brewed By Rogue Ales 2320 SE OSU Dr Newport (OR) Oregon USA North America (541) 867-3660 http://rogue.com Are you a fan of XS Imperial Younger’s Special Bitter? Enter your review of XS Imperial Younger’s Special Bitter below.

White Crane Bitter

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Rogue Ales 2320 SE OSU Dr Newport (OR) Oregon USA North America (541) 867-3660 http://rogue.com Would you like to share your opinion of White Crane Bitter? Submit your review below.

Extra Special Britt

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.2% Brewed By Southern Oregon Brewing Company 1922 United Way Medford Oregon USA North America (541) 776-9898 www.sobrewing.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Extra Special Britt below.

Flash Flood ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.8% Brewed By Mia & Pia’s Pizzeria And Brewhouse 3545 Summers Ln Klamath Falls Oregon USA North America (541) 884-4880 www.miapia.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Flash Flood ESB by filling out your review below.

Little G

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.8% Brewed By Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom 8 4th St Hood River Oregon USA North America (541) 387-0042 http://doublemountainbrewery.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Little G by filling out your review below.

Alpenbrew

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom 8 4th St Hood River Oregon USA North America (541) 387-0042 http://doublemountainbrewery.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Alpenbrew in the below form.

E.S.B. / Extra Special Barney (Brewer’s Share)

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Full Sail Brewery & Tasting Room & Pub 506 Columbia St. Hood River Oregon USA North America (541) 386-2247 www.fullsailbrewing.com 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 […]

Autumn Ale

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.1% Brewed By Full Sail Brewery & Tasting Room & Pub 506 Columbia St. Hood River Oregon USA North America (541) 386-2247 www.fullsailbrewing.com Thank you sir, will you have another Autumn Ale? Give us your review below.

Horsethief English Bitter

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Big Horse Brew Pub / Horse Feathers & Co. 115 W State St Hood River Oregon USA North America (541) 386-4411 https://plus.google.com/118241315091500148454/about?gl=us&hl=en The human brain only operates as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks […]

Big Rig Bitter

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Deschutes Brewery 901 SW Simpson Ave Bend Oregon USA North America (541) 385-8606 www.deschutesbrewery.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Big Rig Bitter below.

Oregon Pale Ale (OPA)

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Fire Mountain Brew House 10800 NW Rex Brown Rd Carlton Oregon USA North America (503) 852-7378 www.firemountainbrewery.com Have you tried Oregon Pale Ale (OPA)? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Bachelor ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.3% Brewed By Deschutes Brewery 901 SW Simpson Ave Bend Oregon USA North America (541) 385-8606 www.deschutesbrewery.com Want to share your review of Bachelor ESB? Submit your review below.

Badlands Bitter

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.5% Brewed By Silver Moon Brewing 24 NW Greenwood Ave Bend Oregon USA North America (541) 388-8331 www/silvermoonbrewing.com Want to share your review of Badlands Bitter? Submit your review below.

Riverdog ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Calapooia Brewing Company 140 NE Hill St Albany (OR) Oregon USA North America (541) 928-1931 www.calapooiabrewing.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Riverdog ESB make you happy, let us know by submitting […]

Al’s Cask Ale

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By C’est What? 67 Front St E Toronto Ontario Canada North America (416) 867-9499 www.cestwhat.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Al’s Cask Ale below.

House Ales Run ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.2% Brewed By barVolo 587 Yonge St Toronto Ontario Canada North America (416) 928-0008 http://barvolo.com Want to share your review of House Ales Run ESB? Submit your review below.

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB) Traits

Click the below buttons for a more detailed description of Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB) style traits

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.