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
	Flat Branch Hudsons ESB MO, United States	1	3.100
	Gettysburg Extra Special Bitter PA, United States	1	3.225
	5e Baron Devil May Care Canada	1	3.175
	Buckerfield's Swans Bitter Canada	1	2.775
	Alameda Turks Head ESB OR, United States	1	2.825
	Kennebec ESB ME, United States	1	2.950
	Canoe River Rock Bitter Canada	1	2.950
	Howe Sound Baldwin and Cooper Best Bitter Canada	1	3.000
	Redfish Ragtime ESB CO, United States	1	2.950
	Moonlight Twist of Fate Bitter Ale CA, United States	1	3.125
	Plassey Dragons Breath United Kingdom	1	3.200
	La Barberie Hyper Bitter Canada	1	3.050
	Keltek King United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Granite Best Bitter Canada	1	3.150
	Hambleton Holly Hocks United Kingdom	1	3.200
	John Harvards Special Bitter MA, United States	1	3.100
	Wildwood Red Canada	1	3.200
	Clarks Rams Revenge United Kingdom	1	3.150
	General Lafayette Union Jack PA, United States	1	2.925
	Old Dominion ESB DE, United States	1	3.175