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

-

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