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
	Durham ESB Canada	3	3.350
	Asheville Pizza Rolands ESB NC, United States	3	3.150
	Sharp's Brewery Atlantic IPA United Kingdom	3	3.100
	Lancaster Red United Kingdom	3	3.267
	Wellington Welly One Off: Quick Brown Fox ESB Canada	3	3.000
	Freeminer Waterloo United Kingdom	3	3.017
	Marston's India Export United Kingdom	3	2.900
	Hantverksbryggeriet Narren Sweden	3	3.100
	RCH East Street Cream United Kingdom	3	3.567
	Summit Extra Special Bitter MN, United States	3	2.850
	Skinners Figgys Brew United Kingdom	3	3.334
	Holts Fifth Sense United Kingdom	3	3.334
	Cairngorm Wildcat United Kingdom	3	3.200
	Harveys Armada Ale United Kingdom	3	3.467
	Blind Tiger Ichabod ESB KS, United States	2	2.860
	Northern Lights Crystal Bitter WA, United States	2	3.120
	Skebo God Fortsättning Sweden	2	3.260
	Taps ESB CA, United States	2	3.060
	Big Rig Lon's Extra Special Bitter Canada	2	3.180
	Badger Hill MSB MN, United States	2	3.080