Basqueland ESB

Name: Basqueland ESB
Brand: Beer
SKU: 638341db1603da5586b021bb
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.55 (2873 reviews)

Extra-Strong Bitter 4.6 º

Basqueland Brewing

This Strong Bitter showcases a rich sensory backbone of Maris Otter, providing a bready, biscuity foundation layered with the toasted caramel and dried fruit complexities of Crystal T50 and DRC malts. The house signature dry-hop of Bramling Cross imparts a distinctive English character, leading with notes of ripe blackberry, prune, and blackcurrant. Fermented with a traditional English ale yeast, the profile is further enhanced by subtle fruity esters. Despite its sessionable strength, it remains exceptionally balanced and flavorful, offering a refined interplay between deep malt sweetness and a clean, refreshing bitterness that invites the next sip.

Appearance. Medium amber to deep copper color with brilliant clarity. Pours with a moderate, off-white head that shows good retention and light lacing.

Aroma. Moderate intensity with a rich malt profile of bready, toasty Maris Otter and sweet caramel from Crystal T50. Distinctive fruity notes of blackberry, prune, and blackcurrant emerge from the Bramling Cross hops and English ale yeast esters, accompanied by a light earthy hop undertone.

Taste. Initial bready and nutty malt flavors transition into a moderate caramel and toffee richness from the DRC malts. Hop flavor is moderate, emphasizing dark berries and a hint of spice. Bitterness is firm but well-balanced, leading to a medium-dry finish with lingering notes of dark fruit and toasted grain.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a smooth, slightly creamy texture. Carbonation is moderate. No perceptible alcohol warmth, reflecting its approachable strength, with no astringency.

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