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
	Brew It Up! Churchill's ESB CA, United States	2	3.100
	Hardys & Hansons Kimberley Classic United Kingdom	2	3.180
	Rock Bottom Red Rooster ESB CO, United States	2	3.240
	Badger Hill MSB MN, United States	2	3.080
	5 Seasons 285 Gridlock ESB GA, United States	2	3.260
	Twains Stubborn River Bitter GA, United States	2	2.960
	Magic Hat Wooly VT, United States	2	2.960
	Dorset Jurassic United Kingdom	2	3.320
	Harmon Brown's Point ESB WA, United States	2	3.260
	Fox Nelsons Blood Bitter United Kingdom	2	3.200
	Big Rig Lon's Extra Special Bitter Canada	2	3.180
	Firebrand Great British Beer United Kingdom	2	3.040
	Arcadia Thunder Trail MI, United States	2	3.060
	Skebo Gjutarns Bästa Bitter Sweden	2	3.120
	Ottos Arthurs Best Bitter PA, United States	2	3.200
	Newmans Last Lion of Britain United Kingdom	2	2.960
	McCoys ESB MO, United States	2	3.160
	Flora Hall Extra Special Bitter Canada	2	3.260
	Triumph ESB NJ, United States	2	3.220
	OHanlons Goodwill Bitter United Kingdom	2	3.140