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
	Firebrand Great British Beer United Kingdom	2	3.040
	Hales Moss Bay Extra WA, United States	2	3.240
	Grainstore Ten Fifty United Kingdom	2	3.000
	Thunder Canyon ESB AZ, United States	2	3.300
	Ushers Founders Ale United Kingdom	2	2.960
	Vermont Pub Dogbite Bitter VT, United States	2	3.120
	Black Sheep Yorkshire Square Ale United Kingdom	2	3.120
	Spinnakers Mitchell's Extra Special Bitter Canada	2	3.180
	Ruddles Pub Ale United Kingdom	2	3.280
	Yellowstone Valley Renegade Red Ale MT, United States	2	3.160
	Smiles Heritage United Kingdom	2	3.360
	Flora Hall Extra Special Bitter Canada	2	3.260
	George Gale Horndean Special Bitter United Kingdom	2	3.260
	Coach House Posthorn Premium Ale United Kingdom	2	3.100
	Rock Bottom Red Rooster ESB CO, United States	2	3.240
	Oasis Capstone ESB CO, United States	2	3.140
	J.W. Lees John Willies United Kingdom	2	3.100
	Hardys & Hansons Kimberley Classic United Kingdom	2	3.180
	Old Mill Bullion United Kingdom	2	3.260
	Frog & Rosbif Parislytic (Brew dAusone, Brew de LIndustrie) France	2	3.200