Milepost 652
Old Black Bear Brewing Company

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From:
Old Black Bear Brewing Company
 
Alabama, United States
Style:
Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)
Ranked #71
ABV:
6%
Score:
85
Ranked #21,310
Avg:
3.72 | pDev: 13.71%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
27
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 16, 2022
Added:
Feb 29, 2012
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  2
652 is our American take on the old English Pale Ale style called ESB, but this is anything but bitter. A very simplistic blend of malts reveals a smooth drinking beer that is a touch on the sweet side with a light Centennial hop aroma. Like most American spinoffs of British creations, the Brits should be thanking us for our improvements, and you will too.

42 IBU
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Rated: 3.73 by WDJersey from Colorado

Nov 16, 2022
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Rated: 4.18 by CopperMtnPlowboy from Ohio

Dec 30, 2021
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Reviewed by KTCamm from New Jersey

3.65/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
8/7/19...pours medium amber, some white foam sits on top. Light malty aroma, some fruit hints. Malty taste, some sweetness. Cherries. Sneaky bitter trails behind Tasty.
Mar 28, 2020
 
Rated: 3.77 by Boone757 from Virginia

Mar 11, 2020
 
Rated: 3.51 by mattjp03 from Alabama

Mar 10, 2019
 
Rated: 4.6 by Georgedisrespectful from Alabama

Jul 16, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by Pocketharpy from Alabama

Jul 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Eosman from Alabama

Jun 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Crimsontider22 from Alabama

Apr 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Brinks from Alabama

Mar 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by CorgiDad from Mississippi

Mar 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by LJWalker from Indiana

Feb 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Justinbshelton from Alabama

Jan 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by richj1970 from Alabama

Dec 14, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by mbacon3227 from Alabama

Sep 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by WoodBrew from Ohio

Jul 20, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by beerformyhorses7 from Texas

Jun 12, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Plonk from Alabama

May 29, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by GratefulEdd from Alabama

Apr 09, 2013
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Reviewed by Jacurdy60 from Massachusetts

3.06/5  rDev -17.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Pours a golden amber color with a thick off white head and poor retention. Lacing forms a decent latticework. Hops have an overwhelming presence, as I not barely any malty sweetness. Seems more like a DIPA to me. Tastes of earthy hops with a spicy, very bitter finish that is semi sweet. Unimpressive body. Mouthfeel is smooth and potable. Overall, a decent ESB but it does not fit the style too well. The body is weak but I will buy it again.
Apr 03, 2013
Milepost 652 from Old Black Bear Brewing Company
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 27 ratings