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
	Big Rig Lon's Extra Special Bitter Canada	2	3.180
	Skebo Gjutarns Bästa Bitter Sweden	2	3.120
	J.T. Whitneys Bitter WI, United States	2	3.320
	Thunder Canyon ESB AZ, United States	2	3.300
	5 Seasons 285 Gridlock ESB GA, United States	2	3.260
	Northern Lights Crystal Bitter WA, United States	2	3.120
	George Gale Horndean Special Bitter United Kingdom	2	3.260
	Circle Envy Amber ESB TX, United States	2	3.240
	Eskilstuna Nyfors ISB Sweden	2	3.120
	Coach House Posthorn Premium Ale United Kingdom	2	3.100
	Tuque de Broue Embrun Style Bitter (ESB) Canada	2	3.100
	Hopdaemon Leviathan United Kingdom	2	3.320
	Elland Goldrush United Kingdom	2	3.160
	Redwillow Wreckless United Kingdom	2	3.340
	J.W. Lees John Willies United Kingdom	2	3.100
	Causse L'Orsa Radieuse France	2	3.340
	Mill Street Father John's ESB Canada	2	3.040
	Wychwood Imperial Red United Kingdom	2	3.020
	Kragelund Extra Special Bitter Denmark	2	3.020
	Ocean Brew No 1000 Sweden	2	3.260