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
	Shepherd Neame Spooks Ale United Kingdom	4	3.129
	Henderson Brewing Henderson's Best Canada	4	3.186
	San Marcos Old English Ale (ESB) CA, United States	4	2.914
	Scheldebrouwerij Mug Bitter Belgium	4	3.100
	Newport Beach Bisbee's ESB CA, United States	4	3.043
	Nickel Brook Equilibrium Canada	4	3.200
	Brewsters Mata Hari United Kingdom	4	3.000
	De Molen Op & Top Netherlands	4	3.300
	Jasper Liftline Cream Ale Canada	4	3.086
	Wychwood Old Devil United Kingdom	4	3.129
	Shepherd Neame Late Red United Kingdom	4	3.229
	Jamtlands Fallen Angel Bitter Sweden	4	3.157
	Wynkoop St. Charles Extra Special Bitter CO, United States	4	3.057
	Fuller's Jack Frost United Kingdom	4	3.271
	Närke Kulturbryggeri Örebro Bitter Sweden	4	3.357
	Collingwood Brewery Kingpost Extra Special Bitter Canada	4	3.000
	Climax Extra Special Bitter Ale NJ, United States	4	3.443
	Jamtlands Postiljon Sweden	4	3.443
	Pyramid Alehouse ESB WA, United States	4	3.000
	Bath Barnstormer United Kingdom	4	3.357