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
	Shipyard Ringwood Old Thumper ME, United States	27	3.354
	Stoudts Scarlet Lady ESB PA, United States	26	3.228
	Lakefront Organic ESB WI, United States	25	3.079
	Great Divide HotShot ESB CO, United States	24	3.337
	AleSmith Anvil ESB CA, United States	24	3.581
	Ruddles County Ale United Kingdom	23	3.593
	Thames Welsh ESB United Kingdom	23	3.180
	Adnams Broadside United Kingdom	23	3.754
	Young's Ramrod United Kingdom	22	3.420
	Broughton Black Douglas United Kingdom	22	3.652
	Charles Wells Eagle IPA United Kingdom	21	2.638
	Duchy Originals Organic Ale United Kingdom	20	3.365
	Bridgeport ESB OR, United States	19	3.586
	Adnams The Bitter (Suffolk Strong Bitter) United Kingdom	19	3.359
	Schlafly Winter ESB MO, United States	19	3.668
	Ringwood Old Thumper United Kingdom	19	3.368
	Double Diamond Original Burton Ale United Kingdom	18	3.357
	Flying Fish ESB NJ, United States	18	3.434
	Elysian The Wise Extra Special Bitter WA, United States	17	3.475
	Yards Extra Special Ale PA, United States	17	3.335