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Barley:
A cereal grain that is kilned to create malt. Malt is one of the main ingredients used in beer.

Fuller Smith and Turner PLC Fullers ESB

English ESB brewed by
Fuller Smith and Turner PLC

Brewed in:
London, , United Kingdom

Alcohol %:
5.90%

Serve in:
Unknown

Availability:
Bottled: Yes (500 ml)
Draught (On Tap): No
Canned: No
Availability: All Year

Misc:
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ESB was launched into the Fuller's family in 1971, as a winter brew to replace a beer named Old Burton Extra. The potential of the beer was soon realised and ESB was installed as a permanent fixture, creating an immediate impact.

Not only was it one of the strongest regularly brewed draught beers in the country (at 5.9% ABV), it was also one of the tastiest, and as the awareness of the beer grew, so did its popularity. ESB's reputation was soon enhanced after being named CAMRA's (Campaign for Real Ale) Beer of the Year in 1978, and the beer has not stopped winning since!

With three CAMRA Beer of the Year awards, two World Champion Beer awards, and numerous other gold medals to speak of, ESB is, quite simply, the Champion Ale.

Reviews	Weighted Score	Avg Score	High Score	Low Score
1	7.66	8.40	8.40	8.40

Overall Score: 8.40
	Reviewer:	Arassuil	Reviewed:	12/05/08
	Serving Type: Bottle
	Poured a deep ruby colour with a small, off-white head. Tasted strong and malty, with a good balance of bitter hop spice to end. It went down smooth and easy, and at 5.9%, gave me a bit of a kick at the end of the glass. Like most English ales, it tastes best chilled, but not ice cold. I had this one at about 7-8°C, and even at the end when it was maybe 11°C, the last drop tasted just as good as the first sip!
Scores:
	Aroma:		4 out of 5
	Appearance & Appeal:		4 out of 5
	Flavour & Taste:		8.5 out of 10
	Experience & Drinkability:		4.5 out of 5