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
	Gettysburg Extra Special Bitter PA, United States	1	3.225
	Springhead Bonfire Toffee United Kingdom	1	3.225
	Stadin Fishing Rod Finland	1	3.225
	Joseph Holt Maple Moon United Kingdom	1	3.225
	Sharp's Brewery Sea Fury United Kingdom	1	3.225
	Hillman ESB NC, United States	1	3.225
	Cottage Weston Glory United Kingdom	1	3.225
	Free State Big Sea ESB KS, United States	1	3.225
	Triumph ESB NJ, United States	2	3.220
	Dark Star Festival United Kingdom	2	3.220
	Teignworthy Edwin Tuckers Maris Otter Premium Ale United Kingdom	2	3.220
	McNeills Extra Special Bitter Ale VT, United States	7	3.220
	Middle Ages Beast Bitter NY, United States	8	3.218
	Ringwood Fortyniner United Kingdom	8	3.218
	Bradfield Farmers Pale Ale United Kingdom	3	3.217
	Camerons Challenge Ale United Kingdom	5	3.213
	Empyrean LunaSea ESB NE, United States	6	3.211
	Tetleys English Ale United Kingdom	53	3.203
	Durham / Bar Hop Pourtentious ESB Canada	1	3.200
	Marston's Sweet Chariot United Kingdom	1	3.200