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
	Deschutes Bachelor Bitter OR, United States	4	3.529
	Picaroons Best Bitter Canada	4	3.514
	Slottskällans London Sweden	4	3.186
	Old Mill Elora ESB Canada	4	2.857
	Wellington Welly One Off: Quick Brown Fox ESB Canada	3	3.000
	Hantverksbryggeriet Narren Sweden	3	3.100
	Whiprsnapr Trans Canada Tr-Ale ESB Canada	3	3.184
	Otter Claus United Kingdom	3	3.184
	Troegs ESB PA, United States	3	3.200
	Mordue Radgie Gadgie United Kingdom	3	3.284
	Durham ESB Canada	3	3.350
	Surly Doomtree MN, United States	3	3.417
	Thirsty Bear Meyer ESB CA, United States	3	3.150
	Titanic Captain Smith's United Kingdom	3	3.367
	Trafalgar Elora ESB Canada	3	3.100
	Sharp's Brewery Atlantic IPA United Kingdom	3	3.100
	LaConner ESB WA, United States	3	3.284
	Broughton The Ghillie United Kingdom	3	3.184
	Williams Brothers Red United Kingdom	3	3.234
	Titletown American S.O.B. WI, United States	3	3.384