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First brewed in 1971, ESB is unrivalled in terms of its flavor and balance. A powerful 5.5% a.b.v. in cask (5.9% a.b.v. in bottles and kegs), it is brewed from Pale Ale and Crystal malts, and from Target, Challenger, Northdown and Goldings hops. But don't ask us for the actual recipe - that's a closely guarded secret. Andrew Jefford, the respected UK drinks critic, sums up ESB's flavor thus: ''an ample, grainy-nutty aroma and a broad, authoritative flavor, with lashings of dry marmalade-like bitters'', whilst 'Beer Supremo' Roger Protz describes ''an enormous attack of rich malt, tangy fruit and spicy hops in the mouth, with a profound Goldings peppery note in the long finish and hints of orange, lemon and gooseberry fruit''. ESB's reputation as the best British beer around is borne out by the amazing number of awards it has won. No beer has won more CAMRA awards - ESB has been named Best Strong Ale in 1978, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987 and 1991, and went on to be crowned Champion Beer of Britain in 1978, 1981 and 1985. Meanwhile, the US Beverage Tasting Institute named ESB 'World Champion Bitter' in 1997 and 1998. Most recently ESB won a Silver medal in the Premium Ale category at the 2002 International Beer & Cider Awards, and picked up another Silver in the Strong Bitter category at this year's Great British Beer Festival. |
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