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
	Whitewater Brewing Après-Adventure Collection: Après Skate Canada	1	3.125
	Whitewater Brewing Seasonal Series: We Tapped That Maple ESB Canada	1	3.125
	Wickwar Infernal Brew United Kingdom	0	0.000
	Wild Goose Extra Pale Ale (XPA) MD, United States	1	2.825
	Wild Heaven Extra Special Beagle GA, United States	1	3.150
	Wild Heaven Extra Special Beagle Vol.2 GA, United States	1	3.125
	Wild River ESB OR, United States	0	0.000
	Wildwood English Special Bitter Canada	0	0.000
	Wildwood Red Canada	1	3.200
	Williams Brothers Red United Kingdom	3	3.234
	Williams Brothers Seven Giraffes United Kingdom	2	3.180
	Williamsburg AleWerks Maizie’s ESB VA, United States	1	3.175
	Willimantic Anytown USA ASB CT, United States	1	3.250
	Wind River Brewing Bottoms Up Buckin' Bitter WY, United States	1	2.850
	Windsor Castle Sadlers Inside Out United Kingdom	0	0.000
	Windsor Castle Sadlers Stumbling Badger United Kingdom	0	0.000
	Wintercoat ESB Denmark	1	3.150
	Winterlong Easy Listening Canada	0	0.000
	Wissey Valley Bitter United Kingdom	1	2.900
	Wissey Valley Eelcatcher United Kingdom	1	3.150