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
	Climax Extra Special Bitter Ale NJ, United States	4	3.443
	St. Austell Admirals Ale United Kingdom	4	3.514
	Shepherd Neame Spooks Ale United Kingdom	4	3.129
	Marston's Firestoker United Kingdom	4	3.314
	Old Mill Elora ESB Canada	4	2.857
	5 Seasons Copperhead ESB GA, United States	4	3.429
	Upstream Firehouse ESB NE, United States	4	3.271
	Nickel Brook Equilibrium Canada	4	3.200
	San Marcos Old English Ale (ESB) CA, United States	4	2.914
	Närke Kulturbryggeri Örebro Bitter Sweden	4	3.357
	Newport Beach Bisbee's ESB CA, United States	4	3.043
	Picaroons Best Bitter Canada	4	3.514
	Brewsters Mata Hari United Kingdom	4	3.000
	Henderson Brewing Henderson's Best Canada	4	3.186
	Pyramid Alehouse ESB WA, United States	4	3.000
	Collingwood Brewery Kingpost Extra Special Bitter Canada	4	3.000
	Scheldebrouwerij Mug Bitter Belgium	4	3.100
	Jasper Liftline Cream Ale Canada	4	3.086
	Fuller's Jack Frost United Kingdom	4	3.271
	Jamtlands Postiljon Sweden	4	3.443