Fuller's ESB
Country: England
ABV: 5.9%
Style: Extra special bitter
Colour: Fuckin' perfection
Price: $2.90/500ml can
ABV: 5.9%
Style: Extra special bitter
Colour: Fuckin' perfection
Price: $2.90/500ml can
If you didn't already know, ESB stands for extra special bitter, which is basically a bunch of sub-classes of ale. Bitter is a type of ale, and for the longest time was the most popular ale style in England. A special bitter is a more flavourful but still delicate bitter with a higher alcohol content. An extra special bitter takes it up a couple more notches.
Fuller's ESB is one of the most awarded beers of all time, and considered by many to be one of the finest examples ever of an English bitter. If you like English ales, you will like this one, guaranteed. The higher alcohol content (5.9%) of this beer amps up its flavour and complexity, without any of the harshness of a strong ale. You'll definitely notice some caramel malt, as well as a hint of apples and bread. Like all good English ales, ESB has the classic bitter taste of hops without over-doing it like most North American hopped beers. While many modern hopped beers basically have one flavour - hops - ESB gives you the hoppy character of a real bitter ale while retaining the other qualities and flavours that a beer should contain. Like most real ales, it is better enjoyed on draught than in a can or bottle but that shouldn't stop you from loading up at your local beer vendor.
Fuller's ESB is a beer that can be enjoyed in any season, under any circumstances. Again though, like most ales it is better enjoyed a little warmer than straight out of your fridge.
Fuller's ESB is one of the most awarded beers of all time, and considered by many to be one of the finest examples ever of an English bitter. If you like English ales, you will like this one, guaranteed. The higher alcohol content (5.9%) of this beer amps up its flavour and complexity, without any of the harshness of a strong ale. You'll definitely notice some caramel malt, as well as a hint of apples and bread. Like all good English ales, ESB has the classic bitter taste of hops without over-doing it like most North American hopped beers. While many modern hopped beers basically have one flavour - hops - ESB gives you the hoppy character of a real bitter ale while retaining the other qualities and flavours that a beer should contain. Like most real ales, it is better enjoyed on draught than in a can or bottle but that shouldn't stop you from loading up at your local beer vendor.
Fuller's ESB is a beer that can be enjoyed in any season, under any circumstances. Again though, like most ales it is better enjoyed a little warmer than straight out of your fridge.
