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
	The Duck-Rabbit ESB NC, United States	1	3.275
	Delafield Batch 500 ESB WI, United States	1	3.175
	Pints Tavern Ale OR, United States	1	3.050
	Taps Brewing ESB Canada	1	2.950
	Shipyard Small Beer ME, United States	1	2.900
	Record Street ESB NV, United States	1	3.075
	Ol' Republic ESB CA, United States	1	3.025
	Brasserie Saint James Moonlight Matinee NV, United States	1	3.125
	Phillips Boxcar ESB Canada	1	2.875
	Public House Wanker’s ESB MO, United States	1	3.000
	Phillips Accusation Ale Canada	1	3.125
	Laughing Sun Hammerhead Red ESB ND, United States	1	3.100
	Joseph Holt Maple Moon United Kingdom	1	3.225
	The Brewer's Cabinet Tig Ol Bitters NV, United States	1	3.000
	1648 Warrant United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Abbeydale Resurrection United Kingdom	1	2.950
	Texas Big Beer Working Stiff Ale TX, United States	1	3.225
	Conwy Rampart United Kingdom	1	3.075
	Noble Ale Works The Good Ship ESB CA, United States	1	3.075
	Dunham Rye ESB Canada	1	3.250