Extra Special Bitter (ESB)

Subcategory: American-Style Extra Special Bitter

-Notes: Entries in this subcategory exhibit hop aroma and flavor attributes typical of hops of many origins, which may deviate substantially from the hallmark attributes typical of traditional English hop varieties.

-Color – Amber to deep copper

-Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures

-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium to medium high

-Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Medium to medium-high and typical of American or other origin hop varieties

-Perceived Bitterness: Medium to medium-high

-Body: Medium to full

-ABV: 4.8%-5.8%


Subcategory: English-Style Extra Special Bitter

-Notes: Entries in this subcategory exhibit hop aroma and flavor attributes typical of traditional English hop varieties.

-Color – Amber to deep copper

-Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures

-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium to medium high

-Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Medium to medium-high

-Perceived Bitterness: Medium to medium-high

-Body: Medium to full

-ABV: 4.8%-5.8%

-Glassware: Pint Glass




Examples from GABF Winners List 2019

Gold Medal: ESB – Hillman Beer – Ashville, NC

ABV – 6.1 %

Notes: Toasty and nutty with a bit of caramel malt character, firm hop bitterness, but very well balanced. Also won Silver in 2018.


Silver Medal: Bridgeview – Henderson Brewing Co. – Henderson, KY

ABV – 5.6 %

Notes: Don’t let the last word fool you, this beer is anything but bitter. A wonderful earthy spicy nose greets you followed by a distinct malt forward flavor produced by the Maris Otter Malt used.

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