From the brewery: This Special Bitter was made in memory of Don Younger of the famed Horse Brass Pub in Portland, OR. Thanks Don for inventing beer bars!
Also, I heard report that it was a "revamped, beefed-up Single Malt". 8% a.b.v, much higher than a typical ESB.
Either way...
Clear, brilliantly bronze appearance, high carbonation, firm, solid, slightly beige-ish head of foam. Looks great.
Sweet, malty aromatics, caramel, toast, a little nutty, a little creamy, with a touch of hops.
Tasting it: Smooth, lush fruity malt flavor abounds, with snappy hops kicking in. Feels like some good ol' citrus-y Pac NW goodness coming through. Malt sweetness comes back with every sip, and hop bitterness steps in to keep it in check. We call that balance. It's tasty and it's balanced.
A very sessionable English-style bitter, with a bit of good ol' American hop character thrown in, to illustrate, perhaps, what a guy like Don Younger was all about.
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