St Austell Brewery has released a limited-edition beer in the form of a supercharged version of its hugely popular flagship ale, Tribute.
Crafted in small batches, Extra Special Tribute (EST) is as unique as the story behind it. Originally brewed in 2023 to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, its 7.4% ABV relates to his age at the time, 74.
With fewer than 6,000 bottles produced this year, each is individually numbered to highlight its exclusivity. With a five-year shelf life, the beer will mature and develop over time.
“In its debut year, the theme for our Extra Special Tribute focused on British heritage, showcasing carefully selected British hops,” said St Austell’s brewing director, Georgina Young, who was responsible for the special recipe.
“For 2024, we’ve drawn inspiration from the original Tribute recipe, blending British Fuggles for bittering with American Willamette and Slovenian Celeia hops for a beautifully aromatic finish.
“We bottled the beer in May, and it has been aged under perfect conditions. The beer’s secondary fermentation creates rich, maturing flavours reminiscent of fruitcake and Madeira.”
Georgina added: “This collectible beer will only grow more complex over time, making it perfect for savouring now or saving for next year’s release to enjoy a side-by-side comparison. It’s the perfect way to own a piece of brewing history, too!”
This is the second in the EST series of limited-edition takes on Tribute pale ale. The beer will be released annually as a collectible special edition.
