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Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB)

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What is Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB)?

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

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Representative Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB) beers

  1. Sierra Nevada ESB - Early Spring Beer
    Sierra Nevada ESB delivers a rich balance of caramel malt sweetness and earthy, floral hop flavors,
  2. Wild North Earl Grey ESB
    A classic ESB with a twist. This amber ale brings together a balanced malt backbone, gentle hop bitt
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