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
	Garage / Hudson Valley Clay Life Spain	1	3.175
	Peoria Artisan ESB AZ, United States	1	3.225
	Rudgate Grease Monkey United Kingdom	1	3.125
	North Brewing Co / Brewfist ESB United Kingdom	1	3.150
	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
	Cigar City Criterium Ale ESB FL, United States	1	3.150
	Cigar City Extra Spicy Bitter FL, United States	1	3.100
	Salopian Holly Bush United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Hobsons Old Henry United Kingdom	1	3.175
	Batemans Lincolnshire Red United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Newgrass Argy Bargy NC, United States	1	3.100
	Badger Twice Tangled United Kingdom	1	3.250
	Acorn Admiral IPA United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Exeter Fall's Over United Kingdom	1	2.975
	Monty's ESB United Kingdom	1	3.125
	Liquid Nation Second To None GA, United States	1	3.150
	Små Vesen Svolt Norway	1	3.125
	Best End Brewing Philo Beddoe GA, United States	1	3.100