Howling Hops SADDLE UP - Extra Special Bitter

SADDLE UP - Extra Special Bitter

 

Howling Hops in London, Greater London, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Collab with: Five Points Brewing Company
  Bitter - ESB / Strong Bitter Regular
Score
7.00
ABV: 4.8% IBU: - Ticks: 6
Saddle Up reimagines the classic English bitter, crafted with our friends at Five Points using bold American hops and a blend of Crystal, Munich, and Chevallier malts. A perfect fusion of tradition and innovation with every sip!
 

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6.9/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 6.5
Tried from Cask on 05 Jul 2025 at 12:17

7/10
Tried from Cask on 05 Jul 2025 at 12:15

7/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
5/7/2025. Cask at the 28th Festival of Beer & Brewing, Stowmarket.
Tried from Cask on 05 Jul 2025 at 12:15

7/10
Tried from Cask on 22 Jun 2025 at 12:29

7.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 7 Overall 8
Cask handpull at Nelson Arms Tonbridge
Clear dark brown beer lasting beige head. Wow
That's a proper esb. .malty. whote pepper sharp hop finished. Some fruity malt. A good esb style. I liked the malt flavour. Decent esb
Likeable. Good flavours. Good to style beer.
Tried from Cask at Nelson Arms on 14 Jun 2025 at 14:33

7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
Cask at the Southampton Arms, London on 17th April 2025. Clear , brownish red with pale tan foam and initial lacing. Malty aroma with soapy citrus notes that go on to dominate the liquid pass. A bitter finish. Medium bodied with a smooth mouthfeel. Nicely crafted.
Tried from Cask at Southampton Arms on 17 Apr 2025 at 16:45