Rogue Brutal Bitter
An Extra Special Bitter (ESB) from Rogue Brewing, Newport Oregon. Brewer John Maier describes his Brutal Bitter as a cross between a Very Extra Special Bitter and an India Pale Ale. Brutal combines Oregon hops with English Malts. The Oregon grown Crystal hop is developed from the German Hallertau aroma hop variety crossed with Cascade, Brewers Gold, and Early Green. Crystal is the only hop used in brewing Brutal and it provides a massive amount of aroma without dry-hopping.
6.5%abv, year-round, IBU=59, serve at 45-50°F
$4.99 each 22oz
89 points
94th percentile
