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
	Independence ESB PA, United States	1	3.125
	Acorn Admiral IPA United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Elgoods Greyhound Strong Bitter United Kingdom	1	3.100
	Twains High Grade ESB GA, United States	1	3.050
	Badger Twice Tangled United Kingdom	1	3.250
	Mooses Tooth Moonflower ESB AK, United States	1	3.150
	Coach House Innkeepers Special Reserve United Kingdom	1	2.850
	Newgrass Argy Bargy NC, United States	1	3.100
	Arkells Kingsdown Special Ale United Kingdom	1	3.175
	Humpty Dumpty Railway Sleeper United Kingdom	1	3.100
	Whitewater Brewing Après-Adventure Collection: Après Skate Canada	1	3.125
	North Brewing Co / J.W. Lees Golden Ale United Kingdom	1	3.175
	Cigar City Apricot Honey Bitter FL, United States	1	3.175
	Freeminer Speculation Ale United Kingdom	1	3.075
	Cigar City Criterium Ale ESB FL, United States	1	3.150
	Cigar City Extra Spicy Bitter FL, United States	1	3.100
	Hobsons Old Henry United Kingdom	1	3.175
	St. Austell Smugglers Ale United Kingdom	1	3.350
	Coastal Empire Nettles & Ross ESB GA, United States	1	3.075
	Newby Wyke New-k-ham Valencia United Kingdom	1	3.125