Arcadia Brewing Company
Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
English Style Ale
ESB – Extra Special Bitters
6% abv
ESB’s are not one of my favorites. Don’t be misled with the
name Extra Special or Extra Strong Bitters.
To me there is nothing ‘special’ or ‘strong’ about it. I find them to be
on the one dimensional boring side of town. Now, this is my opinion, if find
them to have a hay/grassy hop style and a lightly sweet and toasted malt tone.
Other than that, nothing much to talk about as far as I am concerned.
While I do find them to be boring, I like them with food.
Appearance: glowing muddled amber body with a half finger
off-white head; no sticky lacing on the glass
Aroma: dry grass hops; light roasted note
Flavors: the dry grass style dominates; lightly sweet roasted earthy malts; what I would call – typical
Mouthfeel: moderate bitterness; a sour-bitterness on the
aftertaste; moderate-low carbonation; dry earthy feel; medium in body;
To the Point: nothing special about this ESB; it’s nice;
would be good with a sandwich;
The Michigan vs Michigan State game is today and here is my
call: State 31 to Michigan 10
