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
	Fuller's ESB United Kingdom	103	3.788
	Adnams Broadside United Kingdom	23	3.754
	Free State Kings Cross ESB KS, United States	5	3.725
	Rogue Brutal Bitter OR, United States	83	3.715
	Sweetwater Motor Boat GA, United States	9	3.700
	Schlafly Winter ESB MO, United States	19	3.668
	Broughton Black Douglas United Kingdom	22	3.652
	Crooked River Settlers Ale ESB OH, United States	11	3.643
	Alaskan Brewing ESB AK, United States	14	3.612
	Anderson Valley Boont ESB (Extra Special Beer) CA, United States	37	3.608
	Ruddles County Ale United Kingdom	23	3.593
	Fuller's Mr. Harry United Kingdom	6	3.589
	Bridgeport ESB OR, United States	19	3.586
	AleSmith Anvil ESB CA, United States	24	3.581
	Rogue Youngers Special Bitter OR, United States	32	3.577
	Goose Island Harvest Ale IL, United States	13	3.569
	RCH East Street Cream United Kingdom	3	3.567
	Grand Teton Bitch Creek ESB ID, United States	34	3.565
	Charlevoix Vache Folle ESB Canada	9	3.550
	Farmington River Mahogany Ale MA, United States	3	3.550