Crosby's Kitchen & CocktailScratch #11 2008

Next up, we present Scratch Beer #11-2008, a Bitter. Back in the day, we used to brew a little number called Tr�¶egs ESB. Even though this beer was retired almost six years ago, we still get numerous Tr�¶egs old-schoolers (Martha) begging for its return. Well hang onto your boot straps because Scratch #11 is about as close as we can get to the original ESB without firing up the old brew kettle. The Scratch #11 recipe originates from Chrisâ�� stint at Englandâ��s University of Sunderland brewing program. After returning to Colorado the brothers drew on Chrisâ�� experience and brewed pilot batches tweaking that recipe. The ESB production recipe has direct bloodlines to these pilot batches. The Thames Valley ale yeast and the roasted barley create a biscuit flavor with nutty undertones. Combining these flavors with the earthiness of East Kent Golding hops creates one hell of a fine session beer. Take in the deep mahogany beauty of this beer and breathe in the full hoppy nose. Itâ��s not the ESB, but itâ��s damn special.