
What’s So Special About Extra Special Bitter, Anyway?
With their low ABV and pleasant balance of malt and hops, ESBs are on the rise. Here are the ones worth seeking out.
- story: Courtney Iseman
- photo: Daniel Krieger
With their low ABV and pleasant balance of malt and hops, ESBs are on the rise. Here are the ones worth seeking out.
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