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
	Hook Norton Copper Ale United Kingdom	2	3.060
	Wynkoop St. Charles Extra Special Bitter CO, United States	4	3.057
	Merlin Dragon Slayer United Kingdom	1	3.050
	Greene King Fireside United Kingdom	3	3.050
	Barnsley Beer Company Owd Tyke United Kingdom	1	3.050
	Barngates Red Bull Terrier United Kingdom	1	3.050
	Breconshire Ramblers Ruin United Kingdom	1	3.050
	Titletown Early Sunset Bitter WI, United States	1	3.050
	Keswick Thirst Fall United Kingdom	1	3.050
	SPB Jack the Sipper MS, United States	1	3.050
	Atlantic Red United Kingdom	1	3.050
	Fuglsang Hertug Ale Denmark	1	3.050
	Mt. Carmel Harvest Ale OH, United States	1	3.050
	Goose Island Summers Best Bitter IL, United States	1	3.050
	Rubicon T.C.B. E.S.B. R.I.P. E.A.P. CA, United States	1	3.050
	Anglo Dutch Ghoul & Ghost United Kingdom	1	3.050
	La Barberie Hyper Bitter Canada	1	3.050
	Hardys & Hansons William Clarkes Declaration United Kingdom	1	3.050
	Pints Tavern Ale OR, United States	1	3.050
	Dominion City Earnscliffe ESB Canada	1	3.050