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Vintage Derby Girl

Vintage Brewing Company
Madison, Wisconsin
Beer style: Bitter - Premium / Strong / Extra Special (ESB)
Ref: ratebeer.com May2024

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Our ESB starts with a lightly fruity, mildly sweet aroma. This comes from the unique English yeast chosen for fermentation and from the UK Goldings hops used in conditioning (dry hops). The bitterness of the hops greets the palate first, but the taste carries on to well-rounded carmel/toffee/biscuit maltiness. Imported malts as well as hops were chosen for brewing, and the blance between them defines this delicious brew. The aftertaste lingers, continuing the interplay of sweet-fruity-bitter...