Rogue Brutal Bitter

Not a bad beer overall. Haven’t had it in awhile, but my palate must have changed. I remember the bite being a bit more brutal. Nice beer though. Good citrusy flavor.

Pours hazy copper color, not the nicest hue, but with a gorgeous head that redeems its looks. Straightforward metallic hop nose. Balanced and comfortable flavors, nothing outstanding and in that sense it’s a very good beer. Slight sweetness is a nice touch. Excellent palate: slick and a little chewy.

At brewery in Portland. Exceptional brew. Loaded with hops with a great equal balance of malts as well. I could taste the cascade hops along with the english malts. Perfect carbonation

Draught. Poured gold amber with lasting white head. Much lacing. Strong malt flavour with hoppy skin. Lekker citrusy/hoppy finish. Definitely worth seeking out.

Bottle from Binny’s (Orland Park, IL). 12 oz. bottle poured into a conical pint glass. Pours a slightly hazy amber. Nice medium head that manages to stick around minimally after pour. Smells of hops, caramel malts, and some fruit action. Taste is a nice balanced hoppy attack that fades into a smoothness that tastes rather malty. Finish is rather bitter and sharp, but enjoyable in my book. Nice memorable aftertaste that I enjoy. A beer I have enjoyed many times before, but never rated. A top tier ESB.

22oz. bomber. Pours a cloudy, pale gold color with a medium white head that dissipates quickly. Heavy aromas of hops, bitter fruit and some hints of spice. Flavor is of hops, bitter fruit and cinnamon. Mouthfeel is very soft and smooth. Nice ESB.

Orange copper colour with a thick off white foamy head. Aroma was citrus hop. Flavour is smooth and clean. Nice body with a medium bitter finish. Very well balanced.

Nice orange / light red colour. Not to brutal however, it does have a nice strong bitter finish.