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Hale's Special Bitter (Cream HSB)

Hale's Ales
Seattle, Washington
Beer style: Bitter - Premium / Strong / Extra Special (ESB)
Ref: ratebeer.com May2024

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Hale’s Special Bitter, or “HSB”, is a complex, deep amber colored ale that blends a silky smooth body with an intriguing hop aroma. Its nitrogen conditioning gives it a very creamy mouthfeel. HSB emulates the famous “special bitters” found in Great Britain. 4.8% ABV 9 IBUs Malts: 2-Row Pale ~ Crystal 75L ~ Victory ~ Special B ~ Aromatic ~ Rye Hops: Bravo ~ Chinook ~ Willamette ~ Columbus Original Gravity: 12° Plato