Extra Special Bitter
Extra Special Bitter
5512 beers | 3.413 Avg ScoreThe original session beer. Historically, this style originated around the start of the 20th century in England. This genre of ales is divided into substyles differentiated on alcoholic strength and hop bitterness: ordinary bitter; special/extra bitter and extra special bitter (ESB). ESB's are the stronger examples of this style. Most examples of this style will be copper in color with a mild caramel-malt aroma. Some examples will also have hop and fruit notes in the aroma. The flavor will typically be bitter with caramel, noticeable fruity esters and earthy or floral hops. A very drinkable ale.
| Beer | Location | Reviews | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Redhook ESB WA, United States | 104 | 3.222 |
 | Morland Old Speckled Hen United Kingdom | 104 | 3.462 |
 | Fuller's ESB United Kingdom | 104 | 3.790 |
 | Goose Island Honkers Ale IL, United States | 93 | 3.380 |
 | Fuller's London Pride United Kingdom | 89 | 3.502 |
 | Rogue Brutal Bitter OR, United States | 83 | 3.715 |
 | Black Sheep Monty Pythons Holy Grail United Kingdom | 77 | 3.180 |
 | Greene King Abbot Ale United Kingdom | 59 | 3.531 |
 | Tetleys English Ale United Kingdom | 56 | 3.161 |
| Black Sheep Ale United Kingdom | 52 | 3.482 |
| Charles Wells Bombardier United Kingdom | 49 | 3.500 |
| Left Hand Sawtooth Ale CO, United States | 46 | 3.280 |
 | Wychwood Circle Master United Kingdom | 37 | 3.115 |
| Anderson Valley Boont ESB (Extra Special Beer) CA, United States | 37 | 3.608 |
| Grand Teton Bitch Creek ESB ID, United States | 36 | 3.559 |
| Avery 14er ESB CO, United States | 36 | 3.282 |
| Sierra Nevada ESB Early Spring Beer CA, United States | 35 | 3.495 |
 | Shepherd Neame Spitfire Kentish Strong Ale United Kingdom | 33 | 3.456 |
 | Marston's Pedigree United Kingdom | 32 | 3.240 |
 | Rogue Youngers Special Bitter OR, United States | 32 | 3.577 |