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
	Merrimans Old Fart United Kingdom	3	3.234
	York Centurions Ghost Ale United Kingdom	3	3.234
	Shepherd Neame Late Red United Kingdom	4	3.229
	Stoudts Scarlet Lady ESB PA, United States	26	3.228
	Free State Big Sea ESB KS, United States	1	3.225
	Croce di Malto Acerbus Italy	1	3.225
	Peoria Artisan ESB AZ, United States	1	3.225
	Stoudts Cask Conditioned Ale PA, United States	1	3.225
	Burton Bridge Battle Brew United Kingdom	1	3.225
	Sharp's Brewery Sea Fury United Kingdom	1	3.225
	North Yorkshire Lord Lees United Kingdom	1	3.225
	Le Trou du Diable Fougueuse Canada	1	3.225
	Everards Sleighbell United Kingdom	1	3.225
	Cottage Weston Glory United Kingdom	1	3.225
	Purity Brewing Pure UBU United Kingdom	1	3.225
	Stadin Fishing Rod Finland	1	3.225
	Joseph Holt Maple Moon United Kingdom	1	3.225
	Springhead Bonfire Toffee United Kingdom	1	3.225
	Lighthouse 15th Anniversary Ale Canada	1	3.225
	Hillman ESB NC, United States	1	3.225