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
	Arkells Moonlight United Kingdom	2	3.040
	Marin ESB CA, United States	2	3.140
	Loddon Oarsome United Kingdom	2	3.140
	Wooden Hand Cornish Mutiny United Kingdom	2	2.940
	Tuque de Broue Embrun Style Bitter (ESB) Canada	2	3.100
	5 Seasons 285 Gridlock ESB GA, United States	2	3.260
	Stonehenge Great Bustard United Kingdom	2	3.320
	Real Ale ESB TX, United States	2	2.960
	Adnams Barley Mow United Kingdom	2	2.820
	Nynäshamns MHMM (Mindre Humle Mera Malt) Specialbrygd #5 Sweden	2	3.280
	Ölands Långe Eriks Bästa Bitter Sweden	2	3.120
	Robinson's Double Hop United Kingdom	2	3.160
	Cigar City Minaret Extra Special Bitter FL, United States	2	3.320
	Teignworthy Edwin Tuckers Maris Otter Premium Ale United Kingdom	2	3.220
	Elland Goldrush United Kingdom	2	3.160
	Les Brasseurs du Temps ESB 1821 Canada	2	3.320
	Fuller's Special Edition ESB (Red Diamond) United Kingdom	2	3.420
	High Park Across The Pond Canada	2	3.240
	Harmon Brown's Point ESB WA, United States	2	3.260
	Brew It Up! Churchill's ESB CA, United States	2	3.100