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
	Hook Norton Haymaker United Kingdom	4	3.329
	Närke Kulturbryggeri Örebro Bitter Sweden	4	3.357
	Collingwood Brewery Kingpost Extra Special Bitter Canada	4	3.000
	Asheville Pizza Rolands ESB NC, United States	3	3.150
	LaConner ESB WA, United States	3	3.284
	Buffalo Bayou 1836 TX, United States	3	3.184
	Summit Extra Special Bitter MN, United States	3	2.850
	Merrimans Old Fart United Kingdom	3	3.234
	Central City Red Racer ESB Canada	3	3.034
	Thirsty Bear Meyer ESB CA, United States	3	3.150
	Durham ESB Canada	3	3.350
	Titanic Captain Smith's United Kingdom	3	3.367
	St. Austell Admirals Ale United Kingdom	3	3.484
	Titletown American S.O.B. WI, United States	3	3.384
	Whiprsnapr Trans Canada Tr-Ale ESB Canada	3	3.184
	Broughton The Ghillie United Kingdom	3	3.184
	Cairngorm Wildcat United Kingdom	3	3.200
	Iron Hill ESB DE, United States	3	3.334
	Ash Vine Hop & Glory United Kingdom	3	3.100
	Vintage Derby Girl ESB WI, United States	3	3.384