Rogue Brutal Bitter

seems more like an IPA than an ESB but whatever. crisp with citrus hop notes and mild caramel flavor. lingering hops taste good in my mouth

Chestnut brown; lively short-lived head. Maris otter! So refreshing to have a hoppy beer that doesn’t go overboard. I need more bitters in my life. Only downside was that it didn’t help much in the way of studying for finals.

This beer is really a hop-lovers beer. The aroma is overpowering with fresh, leafy hops and the flavor follows through, a spicy, resiny hop flavor and finish. Really a nice beer.

Bottle. Nice head with good duration. Color is amber. Aroma and taste are rich with hops and flowers. Good long bitter finish.

Light orange color with medium white head and no lacing. Aroma and flavor are light with nice hop flavor. Subtle flavor is good and refreshing, easy to drink

This is from a 22oz bomber, which upon opening spewed like I had shaken the bottle, but it had been sitting for a few days. The rising foam had a metallic taste from the bottle. Contrary to the start, the rest of the beer was very enjoyable. It poured a hazy rust with two fingers of white foam that went away after about 30 seconds. I love the opaque color. Aroma reminds me of a candied fruit that I tried one Christmas, but I dont know what it is, certainly citrusy. There is an up front burnt malty taste, a bit of coffee, but that dissipates quickly and is replaced by a wonderful hoppy bitterness that is long lasting. This beer really hit the spot.

Bottle. Really small white head. Hazy yellow/orange color. Flavor is bitter but at the same time sweet. Not impressed.

Bottle @ Beer Palace, Oslo. Low coarse off-white head. Body is foggy golden brown. Light bready malt aroma with a scent of lemony hops. Taste has a quite harsh bitterness and a light sourish malt profile, probably since this is an old bottle past its prime... Well-bodied. Bitter ending. Re-rate pending.