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ESB (Extra Special Bitter)

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What is ESB (Extra Special Bitter)?

An independent guide to the ESB (Extra Special Bitter) beer style, including typical flavor notes and representative beers.

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Representative ESB (Extra Special Bitter) beers

  1. Modest Roots Into the Void
    Modest Roots Into the Void offers rich caramel and toffee malt sweetness balanced by a gentle earthy
  2. Rock Bottom Lucky U ESB
    Toasty malt sweetness balanced by earthy, floral hop bitterness with a smooth, medium-bodied finish.
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