As true enthusiasts of ESB's, the BoB was on a quest to brew a real English Style Extra Special Bitter. ESBs are essentially more aggressive and more balanced Bitters, both in alcohol and hop character, but nothing overpowering.   This is a classic English Style Bitter with toasty and fruity malts a little more pronounced.   Maris Otter is the dominate barley with Gambrinus ESB and Crystal 60 filling out the bill.  It is also hopped with East Kent Golding and Fuggles and finished with English Ale Yeast. The result is balanced ale that brings out the Brit in all of us by providing a taste that is reminiscent of those ESB's that you get in pubs in England.