New ESB turned out better than expected

Well it has been a week since I started drinking and passing out my newest beer.  It is a ESB (Bitter) that is on the strong side at 6.5%.  It has the smoked taste I was hoping for and my hop additions seemed to come through, without overpowering the beer.  It is also the clearest I have gotten a beer.  For a recipe I was only looking to try once, I am going to file this one away for future use.  I may fool around with the hops and go all English but for now, Simcoe and East Kent Goldings are going to stay.