Extra Special Tribute 2026 returns to Waitrose during 175th anniversary year
St Austell Brewery’s Extra Special Tribute 2026 is back in Waitrose stores nationwide, the fourth vintage in the annual series. At 7.4% ABV, it comes in a 500ml bottle and is priced at £6.50, arriving in the brewery’s 175th anniversary year. The edition blends Cornish Maris Otter and Laureate barley for a rich malt backbone, with traditional Fuggles hops providing a smooth bitterness and the modern varieties Olicana and Harlequin adding apricot and stonefruit notes, plus a marmalade character from the yeast. Bottled in May and now maturing, the beer reflects St Austell’s heritage and innovation. Georgina Young, the brewery’s brewing director, says EST has become a yearly favourite and its return to Waitrose helps beer lovers across the UK access it. Source: Beer Today
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