Extra Special Bitter
Extra Special Bitter
1422 beers | 3.446 Avg ScoreThe 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 | |
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Durham / Bar Hop Pourtentious ESB
Canada |
1 |
3.200
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York Dark Knight
United Kingdom |
1 |
3.200
|
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Marston's Sweet Chariot
United Kingdom |
1 |
3.200
|
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Nickel Brook Equilibrium
Canada |
4 |
3.200
|
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Blackawton Headstrong
United Kingdom |
1 |
3.200
|
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Plassey Dragons Breath
United Kingdom |
1 |
3.200
|
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English Ales Victory ESB
CA, United States |
1 |
3.200
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Fox Nelsons Blood Bitter
United Kingdom |
2 |
3.200
|
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Pitfield Trafalgar
United Kingdom |
1 |
3.200
|
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Teme Valley Wotever Next?
United Kingdom |
1 |
3.200
|
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Olde Stone Pickwicks Best Bitter
Canada |
1 |
3.200
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Cellarmaker Rye Be Bitter
CA, United States |
1 |
3.200
|
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Burton Bridge Festival Ale
United Kingdom |
1 |
3.200
|
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Wildwood Red
Canada |
1 |
3.200
|
|
Black Dog Rhatas
United Kingdom |
1 |
3.200
|
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Cairngorm Wildcat
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.200
|
|
Ottos Arthurs Best Bitter
PA, United States |
2 |
3.200
|
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Oakleaf Blakes Gosport Bitter
United Kingdom |
1 |
3.200
|
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York Last Drop Bitter
United Kingdom |
1 |
3.200
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Twin Leaf Uproot ESB
NC, United States |
1 |
3.200
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