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🌍 Australia · Extra Special Bitter · One of 16 Extra Special Bitters in hopIQ

Newstead Draught was the brewery's first extra special bitter and sits far from the hazy end of the catalogue. A combination of classic English malts gives a rich amber colour and a malt-forward body. Caramel and toffee lead the aroma, giving way to a subtle yeast ester and a lightly fruity hop note. The palate coats at medium weight with toasted rye and a hint of citrus, and the finish sets a measured bitterness against the grain.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
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
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
malty
caramel
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
yeasty
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Newstead

Appearance

A clear, bright amber with a warm copper hue, typical of classic English malts in the ESB style. The head forms with modest density and demonstrates steady retention, laying down fine Schaumkleiden as the beer settles. Carbonation appears restrained, befitting a traditional draught presentation.

clear ambercopper tonesteady head

Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel and toffee notes, derived from the malt bill's depth. Behind these sweeter impressions sits a subtle ester character from the yeast, paired with a delicate fruity undertone and a light, resinous hop whisper that frames without dominating.

carameltoffeesubtle esterlight fruit

Taste

The palate enters with a medium weight and toasted grain character, notably driven by rye malt's slight spice and warmth. A restrained citrus note arrives mid-palate, and the finish brings a measured, well-proportioned bitterness that settles against the malt base without harsh edges.

toasted grainrye spicemeasured bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately persistent, with the measured bitterness lingering alongside a faint toffee residue. The aftertaste remains dry and balanced, leaving no cloying sweetness.

dry finishbalanced aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Newstead

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°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 Newstead

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 malty, caramel, toasty character as Newstead will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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