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
	Marston's India Export United Kingdom	3	2.900
	Rock Bottom Prussias Pride ESB CO, United States	1	2.900
	Wychwood Whirlygig United Kingdom	1	2.900
	Wissey Valley Bitter United Kingdom	1	2.900
	Otter Creek ESB VT, United States	3	2.900
	Keystone Cornerstone United Kingdom	1	2.900
	Otter Ale United Kingdom	1	2.900
	Falstaff Phoenix United Kingdom	1	2.900
	Jarrow Old Cornelius United Kingdom	1	2.900
	Shipyard Small Beer ME, United States	1	2.900
	Sharp's Brewery Harvest Ale United Kingdom	1	2.900
	Batemans XXXB Bitter United Kingdom	5	2.888
	CooperSmiths Albert Damm Bitter CO, United States	1	2.875
	Bittings Bitter NJ, United States	1	2.875
	Rudgate Rudolfs Ruin United Kingdom	1	2.875
	Noble Pig Georges ESB Canada	1	2.875
	Phillips Boxcar ESB Canada	1	2.875
	Barley’s Brewing Ol' 33 Tavern Ale OH, United States	1	2.875
	Adnams Explorer United Kingdom	5	2.863
	Blind Tiger Ichabod ESB KS, United States	2	2.860