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title: "Shackleton prepares a seasonal ESB"
description: "A fresh Extra Special Bitter will launch at Shackleton’s Christmas in July taproom evening."
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markdown: "https://craftbeer.co.za/journal/shackleton-esb-christmas-in-july/index.md"
updated: "2026-07-17"
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# Shackleton prepares a seasonal ESB

A fresh Extra Special Bitter will launch at Shackleton’s Christmas in July taproom evening.

## Issued by

Shackleton Brewing Company · 17 July 2026

## Release brief

Shackleton Brewing Company will launch a seasonal Extra Special Bitter at its Paarden Eiland taproom on 31 July.

The launch forms part of the brewery’s Christmas in July evening, alongside cask beer, live music and food vendors.

The brewery has not yet published the ESB’s ABV or full recipe specification.

> “Our latest seasonal release will be pouring fresh on tap.”\n>\n> — Shackleton Brewing Company

[Read the original brewery release via CraftBeer.co.za](https://craftbeer.co.za/go/journal-shackleton-esb-christmas-in-july/)

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