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Karl Strauss Extra Special Bitter


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62
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A Premium Bitter/ESB brewed by
Karl Strauss Breweries

Carlsbad, California USA

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103.29/5.03.21/5.0Winter5.6%62.4 English pint P  Stats

Commercial Description:
this copper-colored English-style ale uses Fuggles and Kent hops to impart its unique bitterness. Available every February 2nd until depleted.

 mjg74 (1728), La Mesa, California, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Mar 21, 2008  
Tap, downtown. Amber in color. Fairly malty flavored, with a bit of English hoppiness.


 patrick767 (1386), fort wayne, Indiana, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
Jan 23, 2008  
draft - Pours orange/amber with a one finger head and a sweet malt aroma mixed with light hops. The flavor is heavy caramel malt with some fruity bitterness on the side. This medium bodied beer is a solid ESB.


 jeremytoni (535), Swedesboro, New Jersey, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/513/20
Jan 8, 2008  
On tap at karl strauss San Diego. Poured amber with a good amount of head. Nice bitter flavor with a good finish.


 riversideAK (1468), Shoreline, Washington, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/515/20
Jul 10, 2007  
Mild sweet toffee aroma. Metallic somewhat, but not much else in terms of aroma. Pours burnt orange with a beige head. There are definitley hops prevalent in the flavor. Some grapefruit and tropical fruit. Caramel and toffee are there too. Finishes dry and resiny. It sweetens as it warms up, but still finishes dry. A nice hoppy ESB.


 badlizard (1380), San Diego, California, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Jun 30, 2007  
On tap at Karl Strauss. Golden yellow with no head. Malt, candy, and citrus aroma. Candy sweet taste with a hint of ftruit, and a bitter/swet finish.




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