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
	Stray Dog London Calling Canada	1	3.125
	Lucky Labrador Hawthornes Best Bitter OR, United States	1	3.125
	Tom Wood Old Timber United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Moonlight Twist of Fate Bitter Ale CA, United States	1	3.125
	Nottingham Supreme United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Fire Maker Equality & Solidarity GA, United States	1	3.125
	Salopian Holly Bush United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Batemans Lincolnshire Red United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Acorn Admiral IPA United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Black Sheep Yorkshire Square Ale United Kingdom	2	3.120
	Bear Republic English E.S.B. CA, United States	2	3.120
	Vermont Pub Dogbite Bitter VT, United States	2	3.120
	Dark Star Winter Meltdown United Kingdom	2	3.120
	Eskilstuna Nyfors ISB Sweden	2	3.120
	Skebo Gjutarns Bästa Bitter Sweden	2	3.120
	Northern Lights Crystal Bitter WA, United States	2	3.120
	Ölands Långe Eriks Bästa Bitter Sweden	2	3.120
	Harpoon 100 Barrel Series #7 - Union Street Revival Ale MA, United States	2	3.120
	Phoenix Thirsty Moon United Kingdom	3	3.117
	Wychwood Circle Master United Kingdom	37	3.115