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
	Harveys Armada Ale United Kingdom	3	3.467
	Young's St. Georges United Kingdom	14	3.464
	Morland Old Speckled Hen United Kingdom	104	3.462
	Shepherd Neame Spitfire Kentish Strong Ale United Kingdom	33	3.456
	Cropton Monkmans Slaughter Ale United Kingdom	6	3.445
	Jamtlands Postiljon Sweden	4	3.443
	Climax Extra Special Bitter Ale NJ, United States	4	3.443
	Full Sail Extra Special Barney OR, United States	7	3.440
	Great Lakes Moondog Ale OH, United States	10	3.438
	Arcadia Lake Superior ESB MI, United States	5	3.438
	Flying Fish ESB NJ, United States	18	3.434
	Orkney Red MacGregor United Kingdom	17	3.430
	5 Seasons Copperhead ESB GA, United States	4	3.429
	OHanlons Royal Oak (Pale Ale) United Kingdom	10	3.423
	Young's Ramrod United Kingdom	22	3.420
	Thornbridge Colorado Red United Kingdom	2	3.420
	Hawks Super Natural ESB OR, United States	2	3.420
	Fuller's Special Edition ESB (Red Diamond) United Kingdom	2	3.420
	Surly Doomtree MN, United States	3	3.417
	Hepworth Iron Horse United Kingdom	3	3.417