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
	Springhead Bonfire Toffee United Kingdom	1	3.225
	Oakhill Yeoman 1767 Strong Ale United Kingdom	1	3.200
	Aston Manor Lichfield Steeplejack United Kingdom	1	3.150
	Bittings Bitter NJ, United States	1	2.875
	Fyne Ales Vital Spark United Kingdom	1	3.150
	Shoreline Dont Panic ESB IN, United States	1	3.025
	Stray Dog London Calling Canada	1	3.125
	Wychwood Whirlygig United Kingdom	1	2.900
	Jennings Brothers Red Breast United Kingdom	1	3.150
	Insel-Brauerei Insel Herb Germany	1	3.175
	Max Fooler's GA, United States	1	3.075
	Max Special Bitter GA, United States	1	2.950
	Lucky Labrador Hawthornes Best Bitter OR, United States	1	3.125
	Badger Twice Tangled United Kingdom	1	3.250
	Acorn Admiral IPA United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Elgoods Greyhound Strong Bitter United Kingdom	1	3.100
	Twains High Grade ESB GA, United States	1	3.050
	Coach House Innkeepers Special Reserve United Kingdom	1	2.850
	Newgrass Argy Bargy NC, United States	1	3.100
	Independence ESB PA, United States	1	3.125