MSB

At first I was taken aback. This has a stronger grapefruit-like bitterness than I would expect in “special” bitter.  The label says “A well balanced ale” and if I really think about it, I can notice the sweet malt that is just not quite overpowered by the hops, leading me to agree that there is balance. The more I kept at it, the more I liked it.

My Dad used to say, “You can get used to hangin’ if you do it long enough.” This is a beer that makes me glad I hung in there for the whole bottle.