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
	Merrimans Old Fart United Kingdom	3	3.234
	Skinners Figgys Brew United Kingdom	3	3.334
	Sly Fox Jakes ESB PA, United States	3	3.400
	Asheville Pizza Rolands ESB NC, United States	3	3.150
	Hepworth Iron Horse United Kingdom	3	3.417
	Magnolia Blue Bell Bitter CA, United States	3	2.950
	Marston's India Export United Kingdom	3	2.900
	RCH East Street Cream United Kingdom	3	3.567
	Harveys Armada Ale United Kingdom	3	3.467
	Central City Red Racer ESB Canada	3	3.034
	Greene King Fireside United Kingdom	3	3.050
	Buffalo Bayou 1836 TX, United States	3	3.184
	Saugatuck ESB Amber MI, United States	3	3.500
	Cairngorm Wildcat United Kingdom	3	3.200
	Twains Stubborn River Bitter GA, United States	2	2.960
	Beyond The Pale Breaking Bitter Canada	2	3.000
	5 Seasons 285 Gridlock ESB GA, United States	2	3.260
	Badger Hill MSB MN, United States	2	3.080
	Blind Tiger Ichabod ESB KS, United States	2	2.860
	Flagstaff Bitterroot Extra Special Bitter AZ, United States	2	3.360