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Roaring Ruby

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.7% Brewed By Naylor’s Brewery Midland Mills Station Road Crosshills Yorkshire and the Humber United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 1535 637451 http://www.naylorsbrewery.co.uk Thank you sir, will you have another Roaring Ruby? Give us your review below.

Baldwin Bitter

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Lander Brewing Company 128 Main St Lander Wyoming USA North America (307) 332-8227 http://www.landerbar.com/brewing.php What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Baldwin Bitter make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Jackson’s ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.7% Brewed By Snake River Brewing Company & Brewpub 265 S Millward St Jackson Wyoming USA North America (307) 739-2337 www.snakeriverbrewing.com Does Jackson’s ESB tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Let’er Buck ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Shadows Brewing Company 115 W 15th St Cheyenne Wyoming USA North America (307) 634-7625 http://www.shadowspubandgrill.com Good people drink good beer. Is Let’er Buck ESB good? Let us know with your review below.

Five Star Ale

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Bull Falls Brewery 901 E Thomas St Wausau Wisconsin USA North America (715) 842-2337 www.bullfallsbrewery.com Have you tried Five Star Ale? Share your review by filling out your review below.

ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Potosi Brewing Company 209 S Main St Potosi Wisconsin USA North America (608) 763-4002 www.potosibrewery.com The dude abides. Does ESB? Submit your review below.

Derby Girl ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.1% Brewed By Vintage Brewing Company 674 S Whitney Way Madison (WI) Wisconsin USA North America (608) 204-2739 http://vintagebrewingcompany.com Did you experience Derby Girl ESB? Give us your review below.

Wooden Ships ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company (Downtown) 123 E. Doty Street Madison (WI) Wisconsin USA North America (608) 284-0000 http://downtown.greatdanepub.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Wooden Ships ESB? Submit your review below.

Wooden River ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company (Downtown) 123 E. Doty Street Madison (WI) Wisconsin USA North America (608) 284-0000 http://downtown.greatdanepub.com May the wind always be at your back, the sun upon your face and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance among the stars. Would […]

Cask Bitter

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company (Downtown) 123 E. Doty Street Madison (WI) Wisconsin USA North America (608) 284-0000 http://downtown.greatdanepub.com Would you like to share your opinion of Cask Bitter? Submit your review below.

London Pub ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Hydro Street Brewing Company 152 W James St Columbus (WI) Wisconsin USA North America (920) 350-0252 http://hydrostreetbrew.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love London Pub ESB? Submit your review below.

Silver Creek Session Ale

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.2% Brewed By Silver Creek Brewing Co. N57W6172 Portland Rd Cedarburg Wisconsin USA North America (262) 375-4444 www.silvercreekbrewing.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Silver Creek Session Ale make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Silver Creek E.S.Black

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Silver Creek Brewing Co. N57W6172 Portland Rd Cedarburg Wisconsin USA North America (262) 375-4444 www.silvercreekbrewing.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Silver Creek E.S.Black below.

Bitter Blonde

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.5% Brewed By South Shore Brewery 808 Main St W Ashland (WI) Wisconsin USA North America (715) 682-9199 www.southshorebrewery.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Bitter Blonde below.

ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By South Shore Brewery 808 Main St W Ashland (WI) Wisconsin USA North America (715) 682-9199 www.southshorebrewery.com Would you like to share your opinion of ESB? Submit your review below.

Fifteen

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.7% Brewed By Bootleg Brewery Puzey Road Wilyabrup Margaret River Western Australia Australia Oceania +61 (08) 9755 6300 www.bootlegbrewery.com.au Have an opinion about Fifteen? Submit your review below.

Cowaramup Special Bitter

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.6% Brewed By Cowaramup Brewing Company 229 Treeton Rd N Cowaramup Western Australia Australia Oceania +61 8 9755 5822 www.cowaramupbrewing.com.au WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Cowaramup Special Bitter below.

Titanic 1912

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.8% Brewed By Titanic Brewery Callendar Place Lingard Street Stoke-on-Trent West Midlands United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 01782 823447 www.titanicbrewery.co.uk Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Titanic 1912? Let us know below.

Titanic Captain Smiths

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.2% Brewed By Titanic Brewery Callendar Place Lingard Street Stoke-on-Trent West Midlands United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 01782 823447 www.titanicbrewery.co.uk Did you experience Titanic Captain Smiths? Give us your review below.

Banks’s UCB (Ultimate Curry Beer)

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.3% Brewed By Marston’s PLC Marstons House Brewery Rd Wolverhampton West Midlands United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 1902 711811 www.marstons.co.uk Are you a fan of Banks’s UCB (Ultimate Curry Beer)? Enter your review of Banks’s UCB (Ultimate Curry Beer) 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.