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
	Burton Bridge Festival Ale United Kingdom	1	3.200
	OysterHouse Bob’s Yer Uncle ESB NC, United States	1	3.075
	Dartmoor Jail Ale United Kingdom	1	3.150
	Teme Valley Wotever Next? United Kingdom	1	3.200
	Ashton Beckwith Bitters Canada	1	3.175
	Black Bottle Chester Copperpot CO, United States	1	3.175
	Stadin Extra Special Bitter Finland	1	3.075
	Stadin Pullmans S Bitter Finland	1	3.000
	Stadin Fishing Rod Finland	1	3.225
	Thwaites Double Century United Kingdom	1	3.100
	Jarrow Maggies End United Kingdom	1	3.000
	Keswick Thirst Fall United Kingdom	1	3.050
	White Dog Best Bitter Italy	1	3.100
	Cotswold Spring Apricot Harvest United Kingdom	1	3.025
	Beeston On The Huh United Kingdom	1	3.000
	Falstaff Phoenix United Kingdom	1	2.900
	Rubicon T.C.B. E.S.B. R.I.P. E.A.P. CA, United States	1	3.050
	Weatheroak Keystone Hops United Kingdom	1	2.950
	Ossett Excelsior United Kingdom	1	2.950
	21st Amendment Potrero ESB CA, United States	1	3.200