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
	Van Den Bossche Buffalo Belgian Bitter Belgium	5	3.150
	Youngs Special Bitter United Kingdom	5	3.300
	Batemans Combined Harvest United Kingdom	5	2.913
	Jennings Brothers Sneck Lifter United Kingdom	5	3.413
	Harpoon ESB MA, United States	5	3.363
	Humboldt Winter Nectar CA, United States	5	3.363
	Batemans XXXB Bitter United Kingdom	5	2.888
	RCH Firebox Bitter United Kingdom	5	3.388
	Phillips / Flying Monkeys / Garrison / Le Trou du Diable Coast to Coastless Imperial ESB Canada	5	3.363
	Adnams Explorer United Kingdom	5	2.863
	Gritty McDuffs Halloween Ale ME, United States	5	3.325
	Mill Street Extra Special Bitter (ESB) Canada	5	3.300
	Marston's Firestoker United Kingdom	4	3.314
	Old Mill Elora ESB Canada	4	2.857
	Jasper Liftline Cream Ale Canada	4	3.086
	Brewsters Mata Hari United Kingdom	4	3.000
	St. Austell Hicks Special Draught United Kingdom	4	3.357
	Picaroons Best Bitter Canada	4	3.514
	Upstream Firehouse ESB NE, United States	4	3.271
	Deschutes Bachelor Bitter OR, United States	4	3.529