Propeller's Extra Special Bitter

and for my next trick, drinking a six pack of Propeller's ESB!
okay, not all in one go... not all today... not that i couldn't do it - don't you doubt my abilities!  i just don't NEED to drink it all today, okay?

pours with an incredible head, lovely coppery brown colour, some hop aroma.


a good canadian beer, this one is brewed by the John Allen Brewing Company in nova scotia.  5% and preservative free.

they say:  "Brewed with carefully selected malts and hops, this copper coloured, English-style ale is our best seller.  Smooth, full-bodied, and non-pasteurized, like all our beers.  Drink fresh."

i find it delicious, but a bit on the subtle side.  i think i'm getting far too used to the big, brash, hoppy ipas and esbs that i've been drinking.  this one almost falls flat in comparison.  but, if i spend a little time with it (thank dog for that six pack), i can see its allure.  and i'm getting assimilated.  tasty stuff, my friends, tasty stuff.

their website says:  "Our fine craft ales are always best enjoyed in the company of friends and family over a sumptuous dinner or light lunch. It's all about being together and sharing the good times."


Accolades
Gold Medal World Beer Championships (Chicago) 2006, 2007, 2008
  Bitter was originally a draught ale served very fresh under no pressure (gravity or hand pump dispensing only) at cellar temperatures. Lucky for you today its available everywhere!

Our most popular brew is not really a bitter beer, it's a better Bitter!

For Beer Geeks
IBU's- 30
Hops- Willamatte, Warrior.
Malts- Pale, Crystal and Chocolate.
Water- Soft
Colour- 15.9°L
Glass Type Glass Type: Pint Glass, American Shaker, or Mug (Seidel)
Temperature Temperature: Cellar at 40-45 F; Serve at 45-50 F


i may be in love with their website!  it not only caters to beer geeks with full information on each beer, they also have a facts / trivia section that makes a cap popping noise when you scroll over it and it jumps to the next factoid!  and... they offer 2 litre growlers at their shop - your party to go bottle!  i am feeling an east coast road trip coming on...

thumbs up!

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