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
	Marston's Pedigree United Kingdom	32	3.240
	Marston's Sweet Chariot United Kingdom	1	3.200
	Marston's Wicked Witch United Kingdom	0	0.000
	Mary Ann Special Jersey	0	0.000
	Mathews Brewing English ESB FL, United States	1	3.250
	Matsos Pride of Blackwood ESB Australia	0	0.000
	Mauldons Bah Humbug United Kingdom	1	2.950
	Mauldons Suffolk Pride United Kingdom	2	3.280
	Max Fooler's GA, United States	1	3.075
	Max Special Bitter GA, United States	1	2.950
	McAuslan Griffon Extra Special Bitter Canada	1	2.825
	McAuslan St. Ambroise Extra Special Bitter Canada	0	0.000
	McCoys ESB MO, United States	2	3.160
	McMenamins ESB OR, United States	1	3.175
	McMenamins Natty Bumpos Bitter OR, United States	1	3.025
	McMenamins Scarecrow ESB OR, United States	0	0.000
	McMenamins Stoolmarm's Special Bitter OR, United States	1	3.075
	McMullen & Sons Castle Special Reserve United Kingdom	0	0.000
	McNeills Extra Special Bitter Ale VT, United States	7	3.220
	Merchant Ale House ESB Canada	1	2.850