 LiebeBier (744), RIchmond, Virginia, USA
Apr 9, 2008
Draft - Sold as Rogue Black Brutal Bitter. I’m surprised to see this is a swarzbier. The beer poured black and has a very bitter finish. An excellent beer loaded with flavors of burnt malt, caramel, and tons of hops. This beer tastes like a cross between an IPA and Stout, but in a very nice way..
Sammy (3076), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Aug 19, 2008 A really good bitterness, enjoyed on-tap yesterday at the Tap and Mallet. Perhaps the way it was served, was getting only a modest roast and citrus hop. Dark ruby colour, lots of creative lace on my glass.Very fresh, was getting chocolate malt and coffee.Drinkable but more of a sipper than an IPA. Cross betwee IPA and a shwartzbeer, with good citrus.
Angeloregon (1898), Portland, Oregon, USA
Aug 2, 2008 On tap at Green Dragon in Portland--Poured a dark brown-black body with a wispy white head. Citrus malty hoppy nose. Grassy, crisp, delicious.
zach8270 (1408), Henrietta, New York, USA
Jun 24, 2008 (draft @ The Old Toad - Rochester, NY) Labeled as Brutal Bitter, but the color and taste definitely don’t match up. Clear black color with a puffy tan head. Aroma is lightly hoppy with a touch of malts. Some dry grass and floral notes as well. Flavor was quite bitter like the regular Brutal Bitter with a good flavor of hops and a roasted malt backbone. Finishes smooth with a bitter and chocolatey finish. I really enjoyed it.
TURDFERGUSON (1136), Carrboro, North Carolina, USA
Jun 2, 2008 Draught from Tylers. Bartender told me this Brutal Bitter, but when I saw the dark brown color I was thrown. Then I tasted it, definitely not Brutal Bitter. Maybe she meant black Brutal Bitter or maybe I didn’t hear her. I digress...This beer is similar to BB, but this has much more roasted malt and cocoa notes. Alcohol nicely hidden and pretty well balanced overall. No off flavors or any noticeable flaws. Tasty.
skoisirius (477), Seattle, Washington, USA
May 21, 2008 On tap @ Brouwer’s. Looks a nice thin black. Aroma is hoppy and fairly malted. Couldn’t tell it was 9% whatsoever. Nicely bittered with citrusy and pineapple notes. A bit dry. Goodness!
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