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
	Boulder The GABF 25th Year Beer CO, United States	7	3.390
	French Broad 13 Rebels ESB NC, United States	7	3.190
	Blue Ridge ESB Red Ale MD, United States	6	3.355
	Empyrean LunaSea ESB NE, United States	6	3.211
	Bethlehem Brew Works Fegleys ESB PA, United States	6	3.133
	Dieu du Ciel Voyageur Des Brumes Canada	6	3.522
	Tin Whistle Rattlesnake ESB Canada	6	3.389
	Dicks Best Bitter WA, United States	6	3.322
	Duchy Originals Old Ruby Ale 1905 United Kingdom	6	2.945
	Fuller's Mr. Harry United Kingdom	6	3.589
	Cropton Monkmans Slaughter Ale United Kingdom	6	3.445
	Nynashamns Bedaro Bitter Sweden	6	3.255
	BrewDog The Physics United Kingdom	6	3.133
	Adnams Explorer United Kingdom	5	2.863
	Camerons Challenge Ale United Kingdom	5	3.213
	Arcadia Lake Superior ESB MI, United States	5	3.438
	Four Peaks 8th Street Ale AZ, United States	5	3.125
	Mill Street Extra Special Bitter (ESB) Canada	5	3.300
	Humboldt Winter Nectar CA, United States	5	3.363
	RCH Firebox Bitter United Kingdom	5	3.388