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
	Canoe River Rock Bitter Canada	1	2.950
	Mauldons Bah Humbug United Kingdom	1	2.950
	RCH Steam Pole United Kingdom	1	2.950
	Kennebec ESB ME, United States	1	2.950
	Pink Elephant Golden Tusk New Zealand	1	2.950
	Weatheroak Keystone Hops United Kingdom	1	2.950
	Ossett Excelsior United Kingdom	1	2.950
	Redfish Ragtime ESB CO, United States	1	2.950
	Magnolia Blue Bell Bitter CA, United States	3	2.950
	Kaskenmäen Bitter Finland	1	2.950
	Duchy Originals Old Ruby Ale 1905 United Kingdom	6	2.945
	Wooden Hand Cornish Mutiny United Kingdom	2	2.940
	Trim Tab ESB AL, United States	1	2.925
	General Lafayette Union Jack PA, United States	1	2.925
	Stadin Best Bitter Finland	1	2.925
	Le Corsaire Bristol Canada	1	2.925
	White Park Moonshine Bedfordshire Ale United Kingdom	1	2.925
	Wolf RAF Sacrifice United Kingdom	1	2.925
	Badger Original Ale United Kingdom	2	2.920
	San Marcos Old English Ale (ESB) CA, United States	4	2.914