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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Thwaites Daniels Hammer
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.334
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Williams Brothers Red
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.234
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Amherst Brewing ESB
MA, United States |
3 |
3.317
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Dugges Gustafs Finger
Sweden |
3 |
3.250
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Greene King Fireside
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.050
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Iron Hill ESB
DE, United States |
3 |
3.334
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Ash Vine Hop & Glory
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.100
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|
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York Centurions Ghost Ale
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.234
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|
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Bradfield Farmers Pale Ale
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.217
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|
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Titanic Captain Smith's
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.367
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Thirsty Bear Meyer ESB
CA, United States |
3 |
3.150
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Broughton The Ghillie
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.184
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Otter Creek ESB
VT, United States |
3 |
2.900
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Granville Island Bitter
Canada |
3 |
2.984
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Wellington Welly One Off: Quick Brown Fox ESB
Canada |
3 |
3.000
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Asheville Pizza Rolands ESB
NC, United States |
3 |
3.150
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Sharp's Brewery Atlantic IPA
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.100
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Lancaster Red
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.267
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Durham ESB
Canada |
3 |
3.350
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Freeminer Waterloo
United Kingdom |
3 |
3.017
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