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Extra Special Bitter (ESB) / Strong Bitter
Malty, Earthy, Balanced, Medium-bodied
Season(s)
Overall Flavor Profile
Winter, Fall, Holiday : Halloween, Holiday : Thanksgiving, Holiday : Christmas, Holiday : Hanukkah, Holiday : Kwanzaa
Hop: Earthy & Dry
Overall Intensity
Color
Medium - Strong
Golden - Deep Copper
IBU Range
ABV Range
-
30
50
4.6 - 6.2%
Special Food Flavors
Bitter, Bready & Dough, Carmelized, Rich & Savory, Roasted, Toasted
Common Examples
Fuller’s ESB, Redhook ESB, Left Hand Sawtooth Ale, Anderson Valley Boont ESB, AleSmith Anvil Ale ESB, Yards Extra Special Ale, Shipyard Ringwood Old Thumper, SKA ESB Special Ale, Southern Tier Harvest Ale, Laughing Dog CSB
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