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
	Burnside Stock Ale OR, United States	2	3.260
	Flora Hall Extra Special Bitter Canada	2	3.260
	Pelican Nestucca ESB OR, United States	2	3.260
	Ocean Brew No 1000 Sweden	2	3.260
	5 Seasons 285 Gridlock ESB GA, United States	2	3.260
	Old Mill Bullion United Kingdom	2	3.260
	George Gale Horndean Special Bitter United Kingdom	2	3.260
	Blue Mountain Barrel House Steel Wheels E.S.B. VA, United States	2	3.260
	Redhook ESB WA, United States	97	3.259
	Nynashamns Bedaro Bitter Sweden	6	3.255
	Arundel Chilly Willie United Kingdom	1	3.250
	Willimantic Anytown USA ASB CT, United States	1	3.250
	Mathews Brewing English ESB FL, United States	1	3.250
	Sun King / Three Floyds Royal Brat IN, United States	1	3.250
	Hammer & Nail Extra Special Bitter CT, United States	1	3.250
	Hogs Back Burma Star Ale United Kingdom	1	3.250
	CitaBiunda Cinnamon Girl Italy	1	3.250
	Palmers 200 Premium Ale United Kingdom	1	3.250
	Leyden Raglan Sleeve United Kingdom	1	3.250
	Driftwood Naughty Hildegard's Extra Special Bitter Canada	1	3.250