Rogue Brutal Bitter

Hoorah... the hoppiest ESB I’ve had. Medium head, pretty creamy, and very hoppy. Subtle bitter on the tongue, competing with the citrus/hop flavor. I’d get this again, but would like to get this from the tap as I feel the bottle concentrated some of the complexity that would be held if served from a larger volumed vessel. Definitely unfiltered, and pleasant mouthfeel. (Bottle Pour 5/30/2007)

22oz bottle poured into a pint glass. Pours a murky golden/amber with a small beige head that quickly fades. Leaves some light lacing around the pint glass. Aromas of caramel and hops dominate. Flavor is very malty with a lasting bitter finish. Notes of caramel are still present behind the malt and hop flavors. The beer is medium bodied with a decent amount of carbonation. Overall, this beer is quite drinkable. It is not as bitter as the name suggests. You don’t have to be a Hop Head to enjoy it. Give it a try.

Nice creamy head. Cloudy. Wonderful hoppy aroma. Flavorful with a clean bitter finish that begs for you to drink more! One of the best!

Solid brew. Not nearly as bitter as I was expecting, but I guess that’s a good thing. Rogue makes extremely drinkable beers, and this one is no exception.

650ml bottle, golden with white head. Great quick hoppy punch with a crisp, clean finish. Fantastic.

650 mL bottle. Clear golden honey color with fizzy white head. Aroma of hops and grain. Very bright palate. Sweet malty taste followed by a good bitter bite and a crisp finish.

Draught. Slightly cloudy deep gold in color with a half-inch white head. Nice hoppy aroma. malty flavor up front with a crisp hoppy finish. Well balanced with a full mouthfeel. Excellent.

Robe orange voilée surmontée d’une mousse jaunâtre épaisse en dentelle qui s’estompe. Arômes de pain et de houblon. Saveurs de houblon floral et de levures.