Brewed By:
Rogue
Self-Defined Style:
ESB An imperial bitter style using exotic traditional floor malts, citrus hoppy flavor, stupendous hop aroma. Hedonistic!" Mellow Beer Emboldened by Hops," Elaine Louie's article in the New York Times Dining Out Section, (March 24, 1999) announced the release of latest Rogue elixir to be bottled. The article states that "The newest beer of Rogue Ales sounds more aggressive than it is. Brutal Bitter is actually full-bodied, deeply flavored, intensely hoppy brew. There is nothing brutal about the rich, deep, mellow taste. Its crackling but not sharp... This beer may raise eyebrows, but it won't pucker lips. The aftertaste is clean."
Best With:
Using "maritime" barley varieties it is not surprising that bitters meld effortlessly with seafood especially fish and chips. Pork, roasted and fried poultry and roast beef dishes are at home with ESB's. 
