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
	Cottage Weston Glory United Kingdom	1	3.225
	Rock Bottom Prussias Pride ESB CO, United States	1	2.900
	John Harvards Special Bitter MA, United States	1	3.100
	Wildwood Red Canada	1	3.200
	Clarks Rams Revenge United Kingdom	1	3.150
	Hambleton Holly Hocks United Kingdom	1	3.200
	Big River Brewpub River Pilot Extra Special Bitter Canada	1	3.125
	General Lafayette Union Jack PA, United States	1	2.925
	Old Dominion ESB DE, United States	1	3.175
	Stoudts Cask Conditioned Ale PA, United States	1	3.225
	Leek St Edwards United Kingdom	1	3.275
	Fuller's Past Masters 1981 ESB United Kingdom	1	3.200
	Fuller's / Moor Rebirth United Kingdom	1	3.150
	York Dark Knight United Kingdom	1	3.200
	Double Maxim Wards Best Bitter United Kingdom	1	3.150
	Everards Equinox United Kingdom	1	3.000
	Tom Wood Old Timber United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Northampton Daniel Shays Best Bitter MA, United States	1	3.075
	Young's Celebration GBG 30 United Kingdom	1	3.250
	Steelhead Nigels ESB OR, United States	1	3.000