When it's at its best, Holgate's ESB is one of few Aussie beers that can transport the drinker 11,000 miles to a pub in the UK without leaving their seat. And this, the UXB - or unexploded bomb - to give it its full name, is the ESB but bigger; 60% bigger to be precise, with the malt bill and hops boosted by that amount. This is only its second appearance, after it graced a few taps to acclaim around about the same time last year. As you'd expect, the result is a thicker-bodied beer, smooth and full of rich, sweet malts and finishing off with a solid bitterness. Just one batch again this time so get in before it's gone.
Published August 26, 20112011-08-26 00:00:00
Name
Holgate Brewhouse
Address
79 High Street
Woodend
VIC 3442
Phone
Hotel, Bar and Restaurant: (03) 5427 2510 Brewery Sales: (03) 54 273 522
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