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Brougham Bitter

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Big Al Brewing 9832 14th Ave SW Seattle Washington USA North America (206) 453-4487 www.bigalbrewing.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Brougham Bitter by filling out your review below.

2012 Fresh Hop Harvest (Santiam)

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Big Al Brewing 9832 14th Ave SW Seattle Washington USA North America (206) 453-4487 www.bigalbrewing.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did 2012 Fresh Hop Harvest (Santiam) make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Tinderstick

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Big Time Brewery & Alehouse 4133 University Way NE Seattle Washington USA North America (206) 545-4509 www.bigtimebrewery.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Tinderstick below.

Paxton’s ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Big Time Brewery & Alehouse 4133 University Way NE Seattle Washington USA North America (206) 545-4509 www.bigtimebrewery.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 […]

Smith’s ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Schooner Exact Brewing Company 3901 1st Ave Seattle Washington USA North America (206) 432-9734 www.schoonerextract.com Good people drink good beer. Is Smith’s ESB good? Let us know with your review below.

The Wise ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.9% Brewed By Elysian Brewing Company 1221 E Pike St Seattle Washington USA North America (206) 860-1920 www.elysianbrewing.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. Why […]

Two Humps ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Paradise Creek Brewery 245 SE Paradise St Pullman Washington USA North America (509) 338-9463 http://paradisecreekbrewery.com Is Two Humps ESB something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Farm To Market Ale

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Skagit River Brewery 404 S 3rd St Mt Vernon Washington USA North America (360) 336-2884 www.skagitbrew.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Farm To Market Ale? Let us know below.

Front Street Bitter

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Diamond Knot Brewery 621 Front St Mukilteo Washington USA North America (425) 355-4488 www.diamondknot.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Front Street Bitter? Submit your review below.

Bitter Rain

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.9% Brewed By North Sound Brewing Company 17406 Washington 536 Mt Vernon Washington USA North America (360) 982-2057 www.northsoundbrewing.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Bitter Rain? Let us know below.

Hoppy Red Head

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Ellersick Brewing Company 5030 208th St SW Lynnwood Washington USA North America (425) 672-7051 http://bigeales.com Thank you sir, will you have another Hoppy Red Head? Give us your review below.

Extra Special Bitter

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By LaConner Brewing Company 117 1st St La Conner Washington USA North America (360) 466-1415 www.laconnerbrewery.com Have you tried Extra Special Bitter? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Bywater Bay

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.5% Brewed By Hood Canal Brewing 26499 Bond Rd NE Kingston (WA) Washington USA North America (360) 297-8316 www.hoodcanalbrewery.com Want to share your review of Bywater Bay? Submit your review below.

Oaked Jet City

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Airways Brewing Company 6644 South 196th Street T-100 Kent (WA) Washington USA North America (253) 200-1707 Http://airwaysbrewing.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Oaked Jet City in the below form.

Jet City ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Airways Brewing Company 6644 South 196th Street T-100 Kent (WA) Washington USA North America (253) 200-1707 Http://airwaysbrewing.com Did you experience Jet City ESB? Give us your review below.

Red Moon Harvest Ale

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By North Fork Brewing 6186 Mt Baker Hwy Deming Washington USA North America (360) 599-2337 www.northforkbrewery.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Red Moon Harvest Ale make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Extra Special Bitter

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.6% Brewed By North Fork Brewing 6186 Mt Baker Hwy Deming Washington USA North America (360) 599-2337 www.northforkbrewery.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Extra Special Bitter? Submit your review below.

Extra Bitter

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen 601 W Holly St Bellingham Washington USA North America (360) 752-3377 http://chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com/ Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Extra Bitter? Let us know below.

Ski To Sea ESB

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro 1107 Railroad Ave Bellingham Washington USA North America (360) 647-5593 www.bbaybrewery.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Ski To Sea ESB below.

Garden Fresh Hop ESB (’11)

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro 1107 Railroad Ave Bellingham Washington USA North America (360) 647-5593 www.bbaybrewery.com Want to share your review of Garden Fresh Hop ESB (’11)? 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.