Extra Special Bitter

The 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
	Climax Extra Special Bitter Ale NJ, United States	4	3.443
	Bath Barnstormer United Kingdom	4	3.357
	San Marcos Old English Ale (ESB) CA, United States	4	2.914
	St. Austell Admirals Ale United Kingdom	4	3.514
	Brewsters Mata Hari United Kingdom	4	3.000
	Collingwood Brewery Kingpost Extra Special Bitter Canada	4	3.000
	Nickel Brook Equilibrium Canada	4	3.200
	5 Seasons Copperhead ESB GA, United States	4	3.429
	Henderson Brewing Henderson's Best Canada	4	3.186
	Fuller's Jack Frost United Kingdom	4	3.271
	Newport Beach Bisbee's ESB CA, United States	4	3.043
	Barons Brewing ESB (Extra Special Bitter) Australia	4	3.371
	Marston's Firestoker United Kingdom	4	3.314
	Old Mill Elora ESB Canada	4	2.857
	Wychwood Old Devil United Kingdom	4	3.129
	Wynkoop St. Charles Extra Special Bitter CO, United States	4	3.057
	Slottskällans London Sweden	4	3.186
	Jamtlands Postiljon Sweden	4	3.443
	Deschutes Bachelor Bitter OR, United States	4	3.529
	Hook Norton Haymaker United Kingdom	4	3.329