Howling Hops SADDLE UP - Extra Special Bitter

SADDLE UP - Extra Special Bitter

 

Howling Hops in Hackney, 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
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5

Tried from Cask on 05 Jul 2025 at 12:17


7

Tried from Cask on 05 Jul 2025 at 12:15


7
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

Tried from Cask on 22 Jun 2025 at 12:29


7.9
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
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