Extra Special Bitter

Extra Special Bitter

1422 beers | 3.446 Avg Score

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
Wychwood Old Devil
United Kingdom
4
3.129
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