Burkes Special ESB (Alc 5.0%) 500ml x 1 bottle

WINCLE BEER COMPANY LIMITED

£4.2

A exceptional bitter in more ways than one. One of our absolute favourites, and a winner with lovers of darker beers. Enjoy ideally with a faithful companion. Style: Exceptional Bitters (English Special Bitter) Colour: Amber Alc: 5.0% alc. (2.5UK Units) Drinking notes: Full malty and fruit taste Hops: Fuggles, Challenger, Target, EKG Malt: Maris Otter, Dark Crystal Beerspiration: Burke was the faithful companion of the Squire of Swythamley, Sir Philip Brocklehurst. Take the climb to hanging stone from the brewery (20 minutes) and you will see a plaque on the stone in Burke's honour. Allergens:

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Registered at Companies House as WINCLE BEER COMPANY LIMITED, number 06626605. Checked 2026-08-29.
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