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Franklins Best Bitter King (B.B. KING)


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A Premium Bitter/ESB brewed by
Franklins Restaurant, Brewery & General Store

Hyattsville, Maryland USA

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33.7/5.03.36/5.06%0 English pint P  Stats

Commercial Description:
In England, Brewers often will have a number of Bitters in their line-up. Distinctions such as Ordinary Bitter, Extra Special Bitter and Best Bitter may mean different things to different breweries rather than a strict adherance to a certain style. An ESB, or a Best Bitter would obviously be a brewers more premium product and that is the inspiration behind this ale. Thomas Fawcett Optic, Halcyon, Caramalt, Pale Crystal and Hugh Baird Carastan malt rounding out the grist. Several layers of First Gold, Northdown, Challenger and Fuggles hops provide a balanced Bitter experience.

 scraff (1633), Baltimore, Maryland, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Jun 4, 2004  
Cask - Deep brown and amber, zero head. Very fruity and sugary in the nose. Flavor has lots of citrus, apricot, and caramel. Medium bodied, very soft carbiantion (again cask), semi-bitter, fuzzy fruit, dry finish. Nice session ale....


 argo0 (6145), Washington DC, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/512/20
Jul 19, 2003  
Opaque amber with minimal off-white head. Aroma is earthy and floral, light toffee, peach. Taste is mild sweet and earthy. Medium body, some chewiness, light acidity.


 hopscotch (4433), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/57/104/517/20
Jan 13, 2003  
This beer rocks! Malty, caramel laden nose with a suggestion of butterscotch. Hazy, light amber color with a white, creamy head and excellent lacing. Medium-bodied with a creamy mouthfeel. Soft carbonation. Well-hopped to create a balanced flavor. However, the hops win out in the end. A lightly tart, bitter, dry finish. Excellent Bitter!!




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