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H?jun Shitate Classic Ale (Cedar Aged) Brewed For Isetan

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Kiuchi Brewery 1257 Konosu Naka Kant? Region Japan Asia +81 29 298 0105 www.kodwari.cc Have an opinion about H?jun Shitate Classic Ale (Cedar Aged) Brewed For Isetan? Submit your review below.

Freakin’ On ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Against The Grain Brewery & Smokehouse 401 East Main Street Louisville Kentucky USA North America (502) 515-0174 www.atgbrewery.com Have an opinion about Freakin’ On ESB? Submit your review below.

Big Sea

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Free State Brewing Co. 636 Massachusetts St Lawrence Kansas USA North America (785) 843-4555 www.freestatebrewing.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Big Sea? Submit your review below.

Postiljon

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.8% Brewed By Jämtlands Bryggeri AB S-840 58 Pilgrimstad Jämtland Sweden Europe +46 0194234976 http://www.jamtlandsbryggeri.se Did you experience Postiljon? Give us your review below.

Crazy Hawk Red

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4% Brewed By Mo’s Place Grill & BrewPub 1908 Elm St Beaver Kansas USA North America (620) 587-2350 http://www.mosbrewpub.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Crazy Hawk Red make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

E.S.B.

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Mad Anthony Brewing Company Indiana USA North America (260) 426-2537 www.madbrew.com Did you experience E.S.B.? Give us your review below.

Harvest Ale

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Figure 8 Brewing 150 Washington St Valparaiso Indiana USA North America (219) 477-2000 http://figure8brewing.com/ WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Harvest Ale below.

Black Swan ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Black Swan Brewpub 2067 E Hadley Rd Plainfield (IN) Indiana USA North America (317) 838-7444 http://blackswanbrewpub.com Does Black Swan ESB tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Beak’s Best

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By New Albanian Brewing Company Pizzeria and Public House 3312 Plaza Drive New Albany Indiana USA North America (812) 944-2577 http://newalbanian.com/pizzeria-and-public-house/ Did you experience Beak’s Best? Give us your review below.

Don’t Panic ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.7% Brewed By Shoreline Brewery And Restaurant 208 Wabash St Michigan City Indiana USA North America (219) 879-4677 http://shorelinebrewery.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 a pretty good day. […]

Eastside Bitter

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.3% Brewed By Lafayette Brewing Co. 622 Main St Lafayette Indiana USA North America (765) 742-2591 www.lafayettebrewingco.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Eastside Bitter? Submit your review below.

ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.2% Brewed By The Bier Brewery 5133 E 65th St Indianapolis Indiana USA North America (317) 253-2437 www.bierbrewery.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of ESB below.

E.S.B.

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.6% Brewed By Broad Ripple Brew Pub 840 E 65th St Indianapolis Indiana USA North America (317) 253-2739 www.broadripplebrewpub.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of E.S.B. below.

Winter Storm Warning Imperial E.S.B.

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Sun King Brewing Company 135 N College Ave Indianapolis Indiana USA North America (317) 602-3702 http://sunkingbrewing.com 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 the slowest and weakest brain cells […]

Sink The Clipper

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Sun King Brewing Company 135 N College Ave Indianapolis Indiana USA North America (317) 602-3702 http://sunkingbrewing.com The dude abides. Does Sink The Clipper? Submit your review below.

ESB Java

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.8% Brewed By Sun King Brewing Company 135 N College Ave Indianapolis Indiana USA North America (317) 602-3702 http://sunkingbrewing.com Thank you sir, will you have another ESB Java? Give us your review below.

Bitter Druid ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.8% Brewed By Sun King Brewing Company 135 N College Ave Indianapolis Indiana USA North America (317) 602-3702 http://sunkingbrewing.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Bitter Druid ESB make you happy, let us know by […]

Lord Admiral Nelson

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By 3 Floyds Brewing Co. 9750 Indiana Parkway Munster Indiana USA North America www.3floyds.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Lord Admiral Nelson below.

Lawless

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By 3 Floyds Brewing Co. 9750 Indiana Parkway Munster Indiana USA North America www.3floyds.com Are you a fan of Lawless? Enter your review of Lawless below.

Crescent Moon ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Blue Cat Brew Pub 113 18th St Rock Island Illinois USA North America (309) 788-8247 www.bluecatbrewpub.com Would you like to share your opinion of Crescent Moon 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.