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
	Humboldt Winter Nectar CA, United States	5	3.363
	Smiles Heritage United Kingdom	2	3.360
	Flagstaff Bitterroot Extra Special Bitter AZ, United States	2	3.360
	Adnams The Bitter (Suffolk Strong Bitter) United Kingdom	19	3.359
	Double Diamond Original Burton Ale United Kingdom	18	3.357
	Bath Barnstormer United Kingdom	4	3.357
	Närke Kulturbryggeri Örebro Bitter Sweden	4	3.357
	Blue Ridge ESB Red Ale MD, United States	6	3.355
	Shepherd Neame 1698 Celebration Ale United Kingdom	10	3.354
	Tallgrass Oasis KS, United States	11	3.350
	Durham ESB Canada	3	3.350
	St. Austell Smugglers Ale United Kingdom	1	3.350
	Shipyard Ringwood Old Thumper ME, United States	26	3.345
	Cricket Hill Fall Festivus Ale NJ, United States	2	3.340
	Redwillow Wreckless United Kingdom	2	3.340
	Causse L'Orsa Radieuse France	2	3.340
	Great Divide HotShot ESB CO, United States	24	3.337
	Yards Extra Special Ale PA, United States	17	3.335
	Holts Fifth Sense United Kingdom	3	3.334
	Iron Hill ESB DE, United States	3	3.334