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
	Snipes Mountain Sunnyside Pale Ale WA, United States	3	3.300
	York Centurions Ghost Ale United Kingdom	3	3.234
	Dugges Gustafs Finger Sweden	3	3.250
	Wellington Welly One Off: Quick Brown Fox ESB Canada	3	3.000
	Ash Vine Hop & Glory United Kingdom	3	3.100
	Broughton The Ghillie United Kingdom	3	3.184
	LaConner ESB WA, United States	3	3.284
	Trafalgar Elora ESB Canada	3	3.100
	Titanic Captain Smith's United Kingdom	3	3.367
	Thirsty Bear Meyer ESB CA, United States	3	3.150
	Durham ESB Canada	3	3.350
	Otter Claus United Kingdom	3	3.184
	Whiprsnapr Trans Canada Tr-Ale ESB Canada	3	3.184
	Harveys Armada Ale United Kingdom	3	3.467
	Asheville Pizza Rolands ESB NC, United States	3	3.150
	Hepworth Iron Horse United Kingdom	3	3.417
	Magnolia Blue Bell Bitter CA, United States	3	2.950
	Marston's India Export United Kingdom	3	2.900
	RCH East Street Cream United Kingdom	3	3.567
	Buffalo Bayou 1836 TX, United States	3	3.184