Average user rating - 4.000 out of 5.

DreadBeat (40) on November 15, 2007 wrote:

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Not quite feeling an IPA but still want a full bodied ale with a hoppy finish ? Then venture onto the Brutal Bitter. This ESB is a fantastic change for someone who is looking to expand their beer palate. Full bodied, yet smooth, with a kick at the end. not sure what to get at the pub, might i recommend a Brutal Bitter ?

CrapMonkey (1) on May 07, 2007 wrote:

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Don’t let the name fool you, this is certainly not a brutal beer. In fact, it is quite smooth and respectful of the senses. The beer starts with a very good pour - foamy, but not to the point of annoyance. Additionally, the aroma suits this bitter well. You are struck with the sense of walking into a brewery as this beer reaches your nose - a sensation that lasts the duration of the beer. The taste is delicious, but I was expecting something a bit more hoppy and bitter given the name. Be careful pairing food with it as it’s much more susceptible to being overpowered than its name would have you believe. I also have to say that it is a surprisingly even tasting beer. The first taste that hits your tongue is nearly identical to the mild and pleasing taste it leaves behind. I would recommend this as an after-dinner beer, perhaps on a Sunday evening on the patio as the sun sets. To that end, a very mild cigar would also share the stage with a Brutal Bitter quite nicely.