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
	Central City Red Racer ESB Canada	3	3.034
	Ceredigion Merddin (Merlin) United Kingdom	1	3.025
	Chaos and Solace All Sappers ESB Canada	0	0.000
	Charles Wells Bombardier United Kingdom	49	3.500
	Charles Wells Eagle IPA United Kingdom	21	2.638
	Charles Wells John Bull Finest Bitter Ale United Kingdom	11	3.264
	Charles Wells Naked Gold United Kingdom	1	3.100
	Charles Wells Sticky Toffee Pudding Ale United Kingdom	8	3.473
	Charlevoix Chouenneuse Canada	0	0.000
	Charlevoix Vache Folle ESB Canada	9	3.550
	Charter Oak's Sanford Tavern ESB CT, United States	0	0.000
	Checkerhead Brewing In Jest ESB Canada	0	0.000
	Cheshire Valley ESB Canada	1	3.100
	Chiltern John Hampdens Ale United Kingdom	0	0.000
	Chocolate City Beer 1814 ESB DC, United States	0	0.000
	Cigar City Apricot Honey Bitter FL, United States	1	3.175
	Cigar City Criterium Ale ESB FL, United States	1	3.150
	Cigar City Extra Spicy Bitter FL, United States	1	3.100
	Cigar City Minaret Extra Special Bitter FL, United States	2	3.320
	Circle Envy Amber ESB TX, United States	2	3.240