Session #06 - The Bitter End
East End Brewing Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States 🇺🇸
Bitter - ESB / Strong Bitter Regular|
Score
5.96
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Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Sampled on draft at the Maproom in Pittsburgh this beer poured a dark amber color with a large yellow-white head. The aroma was light, tart fruity hops. The flavor was very bitter, tangy and tart with crisp fruity hops. Very one dimensional as the thin malt base really accentuated the hops. The finish was long tart and fruity. Quite interesting. I do not believe that I have ever encountered a small beer before.
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 3 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 2 | Overall - 4
East ends bitter end. On tap at the Bocktown Bar & Grill at the Robinson Twp shopping complex. Nice pour, it is orangish yellow and on the lighter side. Foamy with lots of large and fine bubbles mixed together. In the glass it has only the larger bubbles rising from the brew. The barmaid told me to start puckering even before I taste it. Has a starting flavor that is hoppy and nothing really offensive, initially not as bitter as I would have expected. But that is just the beginning, as it settles onto your palate the gentleman like nature goes awry. As time goes on, it gets more and more bitter until you cannot believe what has happened. Very interesting, never had such a brew with this impact. I think this is where the name comes from - bitter end. Not bitter at first but the end leaves you wanting a chaser of water. Very complex. The finish is a bitter astringent end that will just not go away. This is a must try if you are an IPA or imp stout lover. East end really has some beers with personality.