Now I don’t know how the
E.S.B. style of beer became beer of rugby players, it just always has been,
other than water of course. E.S.B. stands for Extra Special Bitter, and they
are essentially more aggressive and more balanced bitters, both in alcohol and in
hop character, but nothing overpowering. This is more common in England where I
believe the style originated. There are some versions of E.S.B. here in the
United States. Deep River Brewing Co. The Ruck E.S.B., 6.5% ABV is one example.
Deep River Brewing Co in Clayton N.C. sells The Ruck and uses the sales from it
to help the Local Clayton Rugby team The Bootleggers. The Ruck pours a nice
litter copper color with a two finger light beige head that leaves behind
minimal lacing. The aroma is faintly malty with a slight breaded note. The
taste is smooth with a malty breaded flavor with the lights yet faintest sweet
note that comes in a goes out in the blink of an eye. The Ruck is quite
drinkable and smooth. The mouthfeel is light to medium with a nice smooth malt
bread finish. But the after taste isn’t there, but what is there is a nice flat
hop note with a very faint crisp malt note. Overall this beer is a B. I think
there are better E.S.B.’s out there but this isn’t a bad one. Yes you should try
Deep River Brewing Co. The Ruck E.S.B.! Cheers! Please enjoy responsibly!
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