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
	Blue Ridge Rainbow Trout ESB SC, United States	2	3.280
	Mauldons Suffolk Pride United Kingdom	2	3.280
	Dragonmead Sir Williams ESB MI, United States	2	3.280
	Ruddles Pub Ale United Kingdom	2	3.280
	5 Seasons North Amberlicious ESB GA, United States	1	3.275
	Granite Best Bitter Special Canada	1	3.275
	Leek St Edwards United Kingdom	1	3.275
	Fitgers Witchtree ESB MN, United States	1	3.275
	Arbor Red Snapper Special Bitter MI, United States	1	3.275
	The Duck-Rabbit ESB NC, United States	1	3.275
	Akademia Brewing Extra Credit GA, United States	1	3.275
	Avery 14er ESB CO, United States	34	3.273
	Fuller's Jack Frost United Kingdom	4	3.271
	Upstream Firehouse ESB NE, United States	4	3.271
	Mighty Oak English Oak United Kingdom	3	3.267
	Lancaster Red United Kingdom	3	3.267
	Marston's Double Drop United Kingdom	3	3.267
	Charles Wells John Bull Finest Bitter Ale United Kingdom	11	3.264
	Skebo God Fortsättning Sweden	2	3.260
	Ocean Brew No 1000 Sweden	2	3.260