ESB (Extra Sexy Bitter)
One World Brewing

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From:
One World Brewing
 
North Carolina, United States
Style:
Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)
Ranked #91
ABV:
6.8%
Score:
84
Ranked #22,386
Avg:
3.62 | pDev: 8.29%
Reviews:
5
Ratings:
14
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 28, 2023
Added:
Aug 08, 2014
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
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Ratings by memphischas:
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Rated by memphischas from Tennessee

3.5/5  rDev -3.3%

Aug 08, 2014
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by nick_perry from North Carolina

3.84/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Overall a good version of the style. Light pale malt, reminds me of yeast rolls a bit. Moderately bitter hops, some earthiness and some ester notes. Good carbonation. Copper hues with a foamy white head. The only thing I don’t like is there’s an odd aroma, kind of like a musty basement.
Jun 28, 2023
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Reviewed by md3kcn from North Carolina

2.76/5  rDev -23.8%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.5
Purchased as a 22oz draft pour from One World West. Poured into a pint mug.

L - Dark burnt orange, with no head. Solid lacing. Hazy.
S - Brown bread crust. Toffee. Not too much else at play.
T - Follows nose closely. Balanced. On the drier end of the spectrum. Hinting at an earthy note. Mineral finish.
F - Medium in body, with mild carbonation. Easy-to-drink.
O - Pretty average ESB. Nothing to complain about, but it doesn't exactly leave an impression. Bread crust notes are pretty heavy, but it's overall on the watery side. It's like if you took the water from the French Broad River, and made it into a lightly-malted brew. I suppose if you just want a beer, this could be a go-to. If you want an ESB, you're better off with something else. Probably won't get this one again, but it wasn't terrible.
Mar 18, 2023
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Reviewed by puck1225 from Texas

3.75/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Had this on tap at an Asheville restaurant. Poured into a pint glass. Nice reddish brown color with excellent foamy head and good curtain lacing. Decent toffee and caramel smell and taste. The taste is better than the smell. Some banana notes come in as it warms. Don’t see many ESBs and overall this isn’t bad.
Jul 06, 2021
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Reviewed by mikeg67 from New Jersey

3.9/5  rDev +7.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
On tap. Pour dark amber with off white head. Aroma is of caramel malt earthy hops and ripe fruit. Body is medium and crisp. Taste is similar to aroma. Long dry finish. Nice brew.
Oct 29, 2020
 
Rated: 3.98 by informaticsDoc from Pennsylvania

Aug 01, 2018
 
Rated: 3.85 by justmebro from Massachusetts

May 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.74 by dbrauneis from North Carolina

Dec 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.58 by italianstallion from Wisconsin

Dec 02, 2015
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Reviewed by jmdrpi from Pennsylvania

3.56/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
on draft at the brewery

dark copper in color, little head. malty bready flavor and aroma. some earthy hop flavor and slight bitterness. overall hits the style.
Nov 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.73 by lzepplin01 from Arizona

Aug 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by GTB from North Carolina

Oct 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by FUwolfpacker from South Carolina

Sep 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Axnjxn from North Carolina

Aug 15, 2014
ESB (Extra Sexy Bitter) from One World Brewing
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 14 ratings