The recent World Beer Cup awarded Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. a gold medal for its Sierra Nevada Pale Ale in the Extra Special Bitter category, surprising many due to its classification. This win underscores the evolving nature of beer styles and styles' rich history, where pale ales, historically seen as a workhorse of breweries, share roots with E.S.B. Despite being distinct today, the lines between these categories are more blurred than ever, illustrating changes in craft beer culture and consumer preference over time.
When Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. won gold for its Pale Ale, it challenged distinctions between beer styles, highlighting both the evolution and history of US craft brewing.
The Extra Special Bitter designation, once a vaguely understood term, has manifested into a defined category. Its roots in pale ale history further complicate matters.
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