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
	Backcountry Expedition ESB CO, United States	1	3.175
	Rock Bottom Ragtop Red Ale CO, United States	1	3.125
	Gate City Brewing E. S. B. N. (Extra Special Bitter) GA, United States	1	3.125
	Moorhouse 140th Anniversary Beer United Kingdom	1	3.100
	Exmoor Hart United Kingdom	1	3.025
	Exmoor Stag United Kingdom	1	3.175
	Castle Rock Large United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Leyden Raglan Sleeve United Kingdom	1	3.250
	Oakham Helter Skelter United Kingdom	1	3.025
	Durham Cuthberts Cross United Kingdom	1	3.375
	Okells St. Nick Isle of Man	1	3.100
	Clifford Dark Streets of London ESB Canada	1	3.175
	Mathews Brewing English ESB FL, United States	1	3.250
	Square One ESB (Extra Special Bitter) MO, United States	1	2.975
	Rebellion Zebedee United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Harviestoun Old Manor United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Hampshire Porky & Best United Kingdom	1	2.975
	Hampshire Hare United Kingdom	1	3.075
	Liquid Nation Second To None GA, United States	1	3.150
	Brakspear Leaf Fall Brew United Kingdom	1	3.150