Extra Special Bitter
Extra Special Bitter
1422 beers | 3.446 Avg ScoreThe 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 | |
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Wychwood Old Devil
United Kingdom |
4 |
3.129
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Old Mill Elora ESB
Canada |
4 |
2.857
|
|
Jamtlands Postiljon
Sweden |
4 |
3.443
|
|
De Molen Op & Top
Netherlands |
4 |
3.300
|
|
York Centurions Ghost Ale
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.234
|
|
Merrimans Old Fart
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.234
|
|
Hepworth Iron Horse
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.417
|
|
Granville Island Bitter
Canada |
3 |
2.984
|
|
Otter Creek ESB
VT, United States |
3 |
2.900
|
|
Broughton The Ghillie
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.184
|
|
Thirsty Bear Meyer ESB
CA, United States |
3 |
3.150
|
|
Titanic Captain Smith's
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.367
|
|
Mighty Oak English Oak
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.267
|
|
Marston's Double Drop
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.267
|
|
Bradfield Farmers Pale Ale
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.217
|
|
Snipes Mountain Sunnyside Pale Ale
WA, United States |
3 |
3.300
|
|
Trafalgar Elora ESB
Canada |
3 |
3.100
|
|
Thwaites Daniels Hammer
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.334
|
|
Troegs ESB
PA, United States |
3 |
3.200
|
|
Brick Conners Best Bitter
Canada |
3 |
3.184
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