Beer Styles # 57 - Extra Special Bitter
from Craft Beer Storm Hosted by Michael Power
Extra Special Bitter (ESB) Subcategory: American-Style Extra Special Bitter -Notes: Entries in this subcategory exhibit hop aroma and flavor attributes typical of hops of many origins, which may deviate substantially from the hallmark attributes typical of traditional English hop varieties. -Color – Amber to deep copper -Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures -Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium to medium high -Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Medium to medium-high and typical of American or other origin hop varieties -Perceived Bitterness: Medium to medium-high -Body: Medium to full -ABV: 4.8%-5.8% Subcategory: English-Style Extra Special Bitter -Notes: Entries in this subcategory exhibit hop aroma and flavor attributes typical of traditional English hop varieties. -Color – Amber to deep copper -Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures -Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium to medium high -Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Medium to medium-high -Perceived Bitterness: Medium to medium-high -Body: Medium to full -ABV: 4.8%-5.8% -Glassware: Pint Glass Examples from GABF Winners List 2019 Gold Medal: ESB – Hillman Beer – Ashville, NC ABV – 6.1 % Notes: Toasty and nutty with a bit of caramel malt character, firm hop bitterness, but very well balanced. Also won Silver in 2018. Silver Medal: Bridgeview – Henderson Brewing Co. – Henderson, KY ABV – 5.6 % Notes: Don’t let the last word fool you, this beer is anything but bitter. A wonderful earthy spicy nose greets you followed by a distinct malt forward flavor produced by the Maris Otter Malt used. Craft Beer Storm Website: www.craftbeerstorm.com If your Company, Hotel or Restaurant wants to book a CraftBeer Weekend or Craft Beer Evening for your guests or employees send an email to [email protected] Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craft-beer-storm-podcast-30776075/ Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2 *** A Top 20 Podcast in Food on iTunes *** Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH *** Interested in starting your own brewery? Our Portsmouth, NH TURNKEY facility is for sale! Follow link for more info: https://www.neren.com/Listing/2800-Lafayette-Rd-12A/5cdda2dabf34cb9150a7faeb Michael Potorti Founder/Brewer Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast [email protected] [email protected] *** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! *** Beara Brewing Co. 2800 Lafayette Road Portsmouth, NH 03801 Tel. (857) 342-3272 www.bearairishbrew.com Like us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo Twitter: https://twitter.com/BearaIrishBrew Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/ **LISTEN to our Craft Beer Storm Podcast and share with a friend** Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278 Craft Beer Storm You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3PVuCGmywNWlGFh0N0ukg?view_as=subscriber Craft Beer Storm Podcast Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-center-la-2/craft-beer-storm Craft Beer Storm Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craft-beer-storm-podcast-30776075/ Craft Beer Storm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craftbeerstorm/ Craft Beer Storm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerstorm/
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