The old S.O.B.! This beer's gone through an identity change recently but as far as I know its the same old recipe. According to Atlantic Brewing Company, their Special Old Bitter is "the clear choice for the hop enthusiast". Count me in.
Pours a rich, dark malty brown color. The hat on this pint is thin, white and full of close knit bubbles. Holding this one up to the light reveals suspended yeast, very interesting. Smells like toast and lemons at first and then some sweet caramel.
Taste is bitter, like bitter from hops. Lots of bittering hops. Its an interesting blend of flavors. The maltiness isn't too strong but the hops aren't too overpowering either. It seems to work well together. Its a unique beer, I haven't had too many like this one. Its definitely good and its a beer I'd buy again for sure.
I'm interested to learn the history of this beer and see who that dude is on the bottle. If you see this, give it a chance. Its a beer that'll grow on you!
BEER FACTS
Name: S.O.B. (Special Old Bitter Ale)
Style: ESB
Brewery: Atlantic Brewing Company
Location: Bar Harbor, Maine, USA
Container: 22 oz. bottle
Malts: Pale, crystal, black and Munich malts
Hops: Northdown
ABV: 5.5%
IBUs: ?
Brewed in Maine
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