where to try?
The Chubby Pickle, Highlands
Red Rock Tap & Grill, Red Bank
On The Deck, Atlantic Highlands
Ocean House Tap & Grill, Sea Bright
Char Steakhouse, Red Bank
Half Moon, Keansburg
Portside Bar And Liquor, Port Monmouth
Red’s Lobster Pot, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
English-Style Pale Ale (ESB) ESB stands for “extra special bitter.” This style is known for its balance and the interplay between malt and hop bitterness. English pale ales display earthy, herbal English-variety hop character
Background Story
Inevitably, traveling thru the main roads of Historic Middletown you will see signs of a British Retreat Route and British Campsites. British General Clinton retreated to New York thru Middletown after the Battle of Monmouth where the Americans first proved they could fight toe to toe with the mighty British Empire. Here’s to Gen Washington and all those patriots who never gave up to win us our freedom.
ABV:
7.0
IBU:
16
OG:
1.060
SIZE:
25.5 oz
Availability:
All Year Round
glass/tasting & pairings:
For English Bitters, there's no match quite like Fish and Chips. The malt flavors complement the fried batter, while the carbonation and bitterness help cleanse the fattiness from the palette. British dishes like Bangers & Mash and Shepherds Pie are equally delicious with ESB