Ale Smith Ale, Anvil ESB

Hey bartender, drop an Anvil on me! AleSmith Anvil Ale is a traditional English-style ESB (Extra Special Bitter). Although the flavor is not particularly bitter, the name refers to the times when there were Porters and Stouts (very dark, usually sweet ales) and there were Bitters (lighter, drier, and a bit more hoppy). We brew our award-winning ESB using only premium-quality malts and the freshest hops, and ferment it with our championship yeast strain. Even the water we use is precisely conditioned to match the famous waters of Burton-on-Trent, England, home of some of the most savory ales in the world. The brewer's yeast in the bottom of the bottle is living proof that this is a top-quality bottle-conditioned beer. Conditioning in the bottle gives the beer a lush, velvety texture that you just can't get with force-carbonating. The bubbles are smaller, giving your taste buds a lot more to grab onto, and the difference shows from the first sip to the last. Bottled & brewed by AleSmith Brewing Co., San Diego, CA.