For 2026, the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild is brewing “Tried N’ True,” a series of four time-tested beer styles for this year’s Missouri Loves Company® collaboration project. Brewers from across the Show-Me State come together quarterly to brew a beer together, with host breweries selecting the style and participants collaborating via video conference to dial in the recipe.
The Tried N’ True Series continues with a classic English-style Extra Special Bitter brewed by the team at Springfield Brewing Company.
This classic English-style ale strikes a delicious balance between rich malt character and gentle hop bitterness. Expect notes of toasted bread, light caramel and a touch of biscuit up front, followed by subtle earthy and floral hop notes. Medium-bodied with a smooth, clean finish, this 5.5% ABV ESB is flavorful without being heavy — an easy-drinking pint that proves tried-and-true styles never go out of fashion.
Brewed with love and rooted in collaboration, the Missouri Loves Company® series celebrates the friendships, partnerships, and shared passion that unite Missouri’s independent craft brewing community. From brewhouse to pint glass, this beer is a reminder that great things happen when breweries come together to create something Tried N’ True.
Look for the Extra Special Bitter in 6-packs of 12-ounce cans at participating breweries starting Wednesday, September 23, 2026. And as always—get it while you can. Once it’s gone, it’s gone!
ONLY AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL PICK UP.