Rogue AltBier

Poured a deep amber color with a soft pillowy white head that left excellent lacing. The lacing came down in rings almost as if cask conditioned, which is weird because others have described little to no head. Smell was a bit floral and fruity, light citrus, and a hint of biscuit. Taste was very good. Had a nice malt backbone to it, caramel like flavors balanced nicely with the hops, still leaning towards the hoppy side though. Mouthfeel was a bit lighter than medium bodied, and somewhat low carbonation, but seemed to fit pretty well. Very drinkable beer, I plan on stopping by for a few more pints before it runs out.

Tap @ Charlie Mopps: Poured a clear very dark chestnut color with a small off-white head. The aroma was moderately hoppy with earthy and sweaty notes. While it was hop forward and not huge on the hops, it did completely cover the malt. The flavor was a mix of malt and citrus and earthy hop. Dry and moderately bitter. Light on the carbonation. Tasty.

On tap @ Coles Buffalo NY. Good version of the style. Malty toasty & enjoyable

On tap @ Brew Kettle 8/3/06: Cloudy mogogany brown body w/a lasting off white head. Herbal & earthy hop aromas up front w/ a bit of citrus; For some reason the overall aroma when chilled reminds me of a wet dog until it warms? Odd...Anyway, very light toasty malt aroma gets stronger as it warms and also has a light sulphury yeast and clean of fruitiness for the most part. First flavor is an herbal/iced tea hop flavor, but becomes citrusy toward the end. Toasty malt flavor & well balanced for the most part, but finishes lightly bitter and dry. A bit of resiny hop flavor lingers into the lasting aftertaste of herbal and citrus hops. Clean flavor overall of any fruitiness. Higher carbonation, dry m/f, light but not watery body, well hidden alc.. I’m not a huge fan of alt biers, and this one has some decent flavors, but it’s not a favorite of mine. Not a bad beer, just not to my liking.

On tap at Mad Mex North, Pittsburgh as Rogue Anniversary Altbier. Light worty grain sourness, with a bit of cider. Fruity hops but weak, and with a bit of honey thrown in. Dark amber clear with a bit of haze, topped with slight off-white lacing head. Medium-heavy watery body with medium carbonation. Starts with good bitterness and medium malt profile. Not really any sweetness to it. Some caramel, mainly a chalky finushing bitterness that is quite heavy for the style. Mild acohol warming. Overall, kinda watery.

On tap. Ruby brown with tan colored head. Aroma is citrus, floral, and hops. Very similar to an IPA. Flavor is close to the aroma and very bitter.

[Had this on tap as Rogue Anniversary Alt at The Brickskeller prior to the RBSG 2006 - and since others visiting the Brickskeller around that time have placed their ratings here - I do the same] A hazy nut brown beer with a lazing beige head. The aroma is sweet and somewhat nutty. The flavor is sweet malty with notes of caramel and nuts - and it is quite carbonated.

Bottle drank at Max’s in Baltimore Caramel brown color, creamy off-white head, nose of light sweet malt, some hop and a bit of fruitiness. The flavor is lightly bitter, nice body and the typical blasse pacman yeast taste. The finish is a bit creamy, but resoundingly uninteresting.