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
	Robinson's Double Hop United Kingdom	2	3.160
	Vermont Pub Dogbite Bitter VT, United States	2	3.120
	Ushers Founders Ale United Kingdom	2	2.960
	Short's Brewing Autumn Ale MI, United States	2	2.820
	Williams Brothers Seven Giraffes United Kingdom	2	3.180
	Harpoon 100 Barrel Series #31 - Single Hop ESB MA, United States	2	3.100
	Spinnakers Mitchell's Extra Special Bitter Canada	2	3.180
	Stonehenge Great Bustard United Kingdom	2	3.320
	Smiles Heritage United Kingdom	2	3.360
	1648 Saint George United Kingdom	2	2.720
	High Park Across The Pond Canada	2	3.240
	Old Mill Bullion United Kingdom	2	3.260
	Allendale Wolf United Kingdom	2	3.300
	Marin ESB CA, United States	2	3.140
	Capitol City Bull Run Bitter DC, United States	2	3.160
	Slottskällans London-Fog Sweden	2	3.140
	Frog & Rosbif Parislytic (Brew dAusone, Brew de LIndustrie) France	2	3.200
	Sierra Nevada Knightro - Celtic Festival Beer CA, United States	2	3.280
	Ridleys Rumpus United Kingdom	2	2.960
	Arkells Moonlight United Kingdom	2	3.040