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Huvila ESB

Submitted by ange722 on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 6:35pm
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Brewed By: 
Huvila
Self-Defined Style: 
Extra Special Bitter
Strength (ABV): 
5.2% ABV

We love a good bitter, refreshing and satisfying all at once, and this ESB from Huvila is no exception. The brewery's award-winning flagship beers adds a new dimension to the classic style.

It is a Finnish twist on a British-style special bitter, brewed with Finnish malt, and East Kent Golding and Styrian Golding hops. The malt adds a deeper toasted flavor that plays nicely with the light hop-bitterness.

Not just for long nights and cold days, this is a must try at any time of year. A beautifully balanced and completely tasty beer.

Hook Norton Old Hooky

Submitted by ange722 on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 2:27pm
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Brewed By: 
Hook Norton
Self-Defined Style: 
Pale Ale
Strength (ABV): 
4.6% ABV

A beautifully balanced beer, fruity by nature, with a well-rounded body and the suggestive echo of Crystal Malt.

Also known as "Old Dark."

Alpha Pale ('XPA')

Submitted by Chris Cuzme and... on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 1:48pm
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Wandering Star Alpha Pale Ale
Brewed By: 
Wandering Star
Self-Defined Style: 
English Style Summer Session Ale (Xtra Pale Ale)
Strength (ABV): 
4.4% ABV
Color (SRM): 
8º L

British-style Extra Pale Ale ("XPA") brewed for ‘sessionability’ with Maris Otter, wheat and crystal malts, U.S. and U.K. kettle hops (Cluster and U.K. First Gold) and a double dose of late hopping, first through a bed of whole Kent Golding hops in our brewhouse hopback, then after fermentation is complete, a cold filtration through a bed of whole hops in our “Lupulizer”. Not the same recipe as the original ’Alpha Pale’ test batch.

Best With: 
Fish and chips, pizza dishes, chicken wings and other summer favorites; also cheese plates, especially soft cheeses.

Cains Finest Bitter

Submitted by ange722 on Mon, 08/08/2011 - 3:50pm
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Brewed By: 
Cains Brewery
Self-Defined Style: 
Bitter
Strength (ABV): 
4.0% ABV

A regular winner of awards for quality and flavour, and winner of the silver medal at the International Brewing Industry Awards 2002, this refreshing yet full-bodied bitter is a favourite with beer drinkers everywhere. The rich flavours of premium malt and goldings hops are unmistakable in this well balanced, traditionally brewed bitter.

Harpoon 100 BBL - Single Hop ESB

Submitted by rch on Mon, 06/21/2010 - 12:38pm
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Product - Harpoon 100 BBL Series - Single Hop ESB
Brewed By: 
Harpoon
Self-Defined Style: 
Single Hop ESB
Strength (ABV): 
5.8% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
38 IBU

The 31st offering from the Harpoon 100 Barrel Series is the Single Hop ESB, brewed by Harpoon brewer Charlie Cummings. Already excited about crafting an Extra Special Bitter, Charlie jumped at the rare opportunity to brew this beer using one hop varietal, Delta, exclusively throughout the process.

Flying Fish ESB Amber Ale

Submitted by fcaseyf on Mon, 11/30/2009 - 11:35am
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Brewed By: 
Flying Fish
Self-Defined Style: 
Esb Amber Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.7% ABV
Color (SRM): 
11º L
Bitterness (IBU): 
27 IBU

ESB Ale

This ESB is a classic British extra special bitter made fresh with an American slant. A beautiful copper color with an amber head, this classic style features five different malts, including imported English malts, and three hop varieties. The rich malty start features caramel notes that develop into a smooth, pleasurable hop finish.

Best With: 
Heartier fare, meats, cheeses, stews, or all by itself.

Goose Island Harvest Ale

Submitted by Maressa Porter on Wed, 10/28/2009 - 2:35pm
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Product - Goose Island Harvest Ale
Brewed By: 
Goose Island
Self-Defined Style: 
American Extra Special Bitter
Strength (ABV): 
5.7% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
35 IBU

Brewed in honor of the Harvest season this copper colored ESB is made with Cascade hops and the richest Midwestern malts. A fruity American hop aroma and a toasty malt character make Goose Island Harvest Ale an extra special beer worthy of your devotion.

Best With: 
Food Pairings: Chicken, Pork, Turkey, Sausages Cheese Pairings: Cheddar, Aged Gouda

Wild Goose XPA Extra Pale Ale

Submitted by tom.byrne on Tue, 10/27/2009 - 5:13pm
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Product - Wild Goose XPA Extra Pale Ale
Brewed By: 
Wild Goose
Self-Defined Style: 
Extra Pale Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.0% ABV

The Extra Pale Ale is a new addition to the Wild Goose family of English-inspired ales. The XPA's nose has herbal-like undertones of citrus and pine. A refreshing light to medium-bodied ale with a balanced malt sweetness and spicy, citrus hop character. A clean, crisp finish makes for a great session ale for people who prefer maltier styles.

Best With: 
Pairs great with light salads, grilled chicken, pizza and pretty much anything else!

Batemans Triple XB

Submitted by eric.mckay on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 11:52am
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Product - Batemans Triple XB
Brewed By: 
Batemans
Self-Defined Style: 
Bitter
Strength (ABV): 
5.0% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
38 IBU

A deep bronze colour and tight, off-white head. On the palate it is smooth and full, with a nice interplay between grassy hops and lemony crispness, with a pleasing malt backbone. the finish is long and flavourful.

Awards: 
Gold Medal - International Beer Awards

McNeill's Extra Special Bitter

Submitted by mcneills brewery on Mon, 06/22/2009 - 4:53pm
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Product - McNeill's Extra Special Bitter
Brewed By: 
McNeill's
Self-Defined Style: 
Extra Special Bitter
Strength (ABV): 
5.5% ABV

McNeill's Extra Special Bitter is a fully hopped version of the style. Dry, with a deep nose of grapefruit, and quite bitter. It's red, from the blend of American and British malts.

Awards: 
Five Time National Champion ESB - USBTC '01 - '05
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