Extra Special Bitter
Extra Special Bitter
1428 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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Scheldebrouwerij Mug Bitter
Belgium |
4 |
3.100
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Shepherd Neame Late Red
United Kingdom |
4 |
3.229
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Wychwood Old Devil
United Kingdom |
4 |
3.129
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Barons Brewing ESB (Extra Special Bitter)
Australia |
4 |
3.371
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Lancaster Red
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.267
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|
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York Centurions Ghost Ale
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.234
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Otter Creek ESB
VT, United States |
3 |
2.900
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Thirsty Bear Meyer ESB
CA, United States |
3 |
3.150
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Wellington Welly One Off: Quick Brown Fox ESB
Canada |
3 |
3.000
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Titanic Captain Smith's
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.367
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Asheville Pizza Rolands ESB
NC, United States |
3 |
3.150
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|
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Iron Hill ESB
DE, United States |
3 |
3.334
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Durham ESB
Canada |
3 |
3.350
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Greene King Fireside
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.050
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Mighty Oak English Oak
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.267
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Amherst Brewing ESB
MA, United States |
3 |
3.317
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Hepworth Iron Horse
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.417
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Marston's Double Drop
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.267
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Troegs ESB
PA, United States |
3 |
3.200
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Titletown American S.O.B.
WI, United States |
3 |
3.384
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