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
	Williamsburg AleWerks Maizie’s ESB VA, United States	1	3.175
	Exmoor Stag United Kingdom	1	3.175
	Goose Eye Bronte Bitter United Kingdom	1	3.175
	Tom Wood Bomber County United Kingdom	1	3.175
	75th Street ESB MO, United States	1	3.175
	Backcountry Expedition ESB CO, United States	1	3.175
	Garage / Hudson Valley Clay Life Spain	1	3.175
	Kuninkaankartanon Gastropub Singh-Ale Finland	1	3.175
	Olde Stone ESB Canada	1	3.175
	Arkells Kingsdown Special Ale United Kingdom	1	3.175
	Gritty McDuffs Christmas Ale ME, United States	1	3.175
	Pizza Port Beech Street ESB CA, United States	1	3.175
	Insel-Brauerei Insel Herb Germany	1	3.175
	Old Dominion ESB DE, United States	1	3.175
	Delafield Batch 500 ESB WI, United States	1	3.175
	Goat Island Extra Special British Ale AL, United States	1	3.175
	Hobsons Old Henry United Kingdom	1	3.175
	Buckeye Yuppie ESB OH, United States	1	3.175
	5e Baron Devil May Care Canada	1	3.175
	Shepherd Neame Goldings United Kingdom	9	3.167