Extra Special Bitter

Extra Special Bitter

1422 beers | 3.446 Avg Score

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
Stoudts Scarlet Lady ESB
PA, United States
26
3.228
Shipyard Ringwood Old Thumper
ME, United States
26
3.345
Lakefront Organic ESB
WI, United States
25
3.079
Great Divide HotShot ESB
CO, United States
24
3.337
AleSmith Anvil ESB
CA, United States
24
3.581
Ruddles County Ale
United Kingdom
23
3.593
Thames Welsh ESB
United Kingdom
23
3.180
Adnams Broadside
United Kingdom
23
3.754
Young's Ramrod
United Kingdom
22
3.420
Broughton Black Douglas
United Kingdom
22
3.652
Charles Wells Eagle IPA
United Kingdom
21
2.638
Duchy Originals Organic Ale
United Kingdom
20
3.365
Bridgeport ESB
OR, United States
19
3.586
Adnams The Bitter (Suffolk Strong Bitter)
United Kingdom
19
3.359
Schlafly Winter ESB
MO, United States
19
3.668
Ringwood Old Thumper
United Kingdom
19
3.368
Double Diamond Original Burton Ale
United Kingdom
18
3.357
Flying Fish ESB
NJ, United States
18
3.434
Elysian The Wise Extra Special Bitter
WA, United States
17
3.475
Yards Extra Special Ale
PA, United States
17
3.335