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
	Jennings Brothers Sneck Lifter United Kingdom	5	3.413
	Goose Island Honkers Ale IL, United States	89	3.400
	Russell Brewing Brewmaster's Series: Blood Alley Bitter Canada	2	3.400
	Sly Fox Jakes ESB PA, United States	3	3.400
	Boulder The GABF 25th Year Beer CO, United States	7	3.390
	Tin Whistle Rattlesnake ESB Canada	6	3.389
	St. Austell Hicks Special Draught United Kingdom	5	3.388
	RCH Firebox Bitter United Kingdom	5	3.388
	Courage Directors Bitter United Kingdom	16	3.384
	Vintage Derby Girl ESB WI, United States	3	3.384
	Titletown American S.O.B. WI, United States	3	3.384
	Durham Cuthberts Cross United Kingdom	1	3.375
	Clocktower Wishart's Extra Special Bitter Canada	5	3.375
	Saranac ESB NY, United States	12	3.374
	Barons Brewing ESB (Extra Special Bitter) Australia	4	3.371
	Ringwood Old Thumper United Kingdom	19	3.368
	Titanic Captain Smith's United Kingdom	3	3.367
	Duchy Originals Organic Ale United Kingdom	20	3.365
	Humboldt Winter Nectar CA, United States	5	3.363
	Harpoon ESB MA, United States	5	3.363