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
	North Brewing Co / J.W. Lees Golden Ale United Kingdom	1	3.175
	North Yorkshire Lord Lees United Kingdom	1	3.225
	Northampton Daniel Shays Best Bitter MA, United States	1	3.075
	Northampton Sno-Shovel ESB MA, United States	1	3.025
	Northern Lights Crystal Bitter WA, United States	2	3.120
	Nottingham Supreme United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Nynashamns Bedaro Bitter Sweden	6	3.255
	Nynäshamns MHMM (Mindre Humle Mera Malt) Specialbrygd #5 Sweden	2	3.280
	Oakham Beer Monster United Kingdom	0	0.000
	Oakham Delirium United Kingdom	1	3.050
	Oakham Helter Skelter United Kingdom	1	3.025
	Oakham Kaleidoscope United Kingdom	0	0.000
	Oakhill Yeoman 1767 Strong Ale United Kingdom	1	3.200
	Oakleaf Blakes Gosport Bitter United Kingdom	1	3.200
	Oasis Capstone ESB CO, United States	2	3.140
	Ocean Brew No 1000 Sweden	2	3.260
	Oggi's Easy ESB CA, United States	1	3.125
	Oggi's Sunset Amber Ale CA, United States	7	3.180
	OHanlons Goodwill Bitter United Kingdom	2	3.140
	OHanlons Royal Oak (Pale Ale) United Kingdom	10	3.423