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Extra Easy

Tennessee Brew Works
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🌍 United States · Extra Special Bitter · One of 18 Extra Special Bitters in hopIQ

An English-inspired ESB with earthy and floral hop character from Fuggles and East Kent Goldings, balanced by light caramel malt and a clean, dry finish. A rare example of the ESB style done right in the American South — sessionable, flavourful and honest.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Extra Special Bitter.
Hop character
hoppy
earthy
floral
Malt character
caramel
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Extra Easy

Appearance

Extra Easy presents a deep amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves distinct lacing on the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual profile typical of traditional English bitters.

deep amberclearpersistent head lacingmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with earthy and floral hop character from Fuggles and East Kent Goldings, supported by subtle caramel malt undertones. The overall impression is restrained and balanced, with no harsh alcohol presence—classic English hop aromatics take the lead.

earthy hopsfloral Goldingscaramel maltclean, noble hops

Taste

The palate enters smooth and clean, with a gentle caramel sweetness that grounds the beer without dominating. Mid-palate brings forward the earthy and floral hop bitterness, finishing dry with a crisp snap that cuts through the malt backbone without aggression.

light caramelearthydry finishbalanced bitterness

Finish

The finish is notably dry and crisp, with a clean bitter edge that lingers softly on the palate. Sessionability shines here—no cloying aftertaste or alcohol warmth, just honest hop and malt character.

drycrispclean finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Extra Easy

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Extra Easy

About Extra Special Bitter

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Extra Special Bitter?

Extra Special Bitter is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Extra Special Bitter

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, clean, earthy character as Extra Easy will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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