 Gregis (1132), Shawnee, Kansas, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jul 5, 2008 Pours a hazy amber orange with a loose, frothy, ivory head that leaves behind wispy lace. The nose is of toasty, bready malt with solid backing notes of citrus, faint spruce/evergreen, and spicy/earthy hops. Light to medium-bodied with a quick transition to a solid, bitter-hopped finish. This stuff is an IPA masquerading as an ESB. The flavor profile starts like an ESB: toasted bready malt with just enough sweetness to counter the balancing hops. The "balancing" hops in this beer, however, push well beyond the midpoint of balance toward a big spruce-like, citric and lightly spicy hop profile that dominates the finish and the aftertaste. This is not your typical ESB, but to Rogue’s credit, there are plenty of "typical" ESBs out there already. This beer successfully stretches the parameters of the style by doubling the IBUs that you’ll find in most ESBs. The result is an exceptionally drinkable brew for those, like myself, who enjoy ESBs and also love big hoppy IPAs. I have to admit that I’m pretty geeked about this beer, primarily because it’s the first locally available year-round brew that I’ve given a "4" or better to in over 300 ratings.
urraca (44), New Jersey, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 4, 2008 Hazy copper pour. Aroma revolves around dominant hop and floral bouquet. A hint of a roasty, citrus, which is cut away by the lingering bitterness of the hops, which makes it extremely quenching.
doubelknv3 (566), Illinois, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Jul 2, 2008 Floral, citrus, mild sweet malt, and caramel aroma notes. Hazy, copper-orange with a frothy lacing head. Grapefruit, balancing caramel, and mild touch of honey. Lasting bitter finish. A beauty.
morrdt (608), Jacksonville, Florida, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Jun 30, 2008 Sampled at the 2008 Folio Weekly Beer Festival. Pours a nice orange color with a creamy head. Aroma of hops, sweet malt, citrus. Taste is a little hoppy bitterness, smooth palate. Nice!
darn1207 (543), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jun 26, 2008 12oz bottle. hazy orange color with quick to dissipate creamy head. aroma of hops, sweet malt, citrus and straw. great smell. nice blend of sweet malt and hoppy bitterness. smooth palate with light tingly carbonation. quality beer.
imjohnward (4), , Colorado, USA
does not count  | 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 3/5 | 18/20 |
Jun 25, 2008 An unforgettable glass. One of those experiences you remember everything that was going on when you first taste it. I enjoyed the rich flavors and tight aromas
stankenk (130), Maplewood, Minnesota, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 4/5 | 5/10 | 4/5 | 12/20 |
Jun 21, 2008 Pours a red-orange color. The nose is strong bitter hops. It has a light bitter flavor and a lingering bitter taste.
EricE (450), Fairfax, Virginia, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jun 21, 2008 Updated: Jun 22, 2008Clear red-orange pour with a nice fluffy head and good carbonation and lacing on the glass. Malty aroma with a bit of yeast, although there really isn’t much there. Fruity roast malt with a bit of a chocolate and fruit flavor. Good hop character that doesn’t overpower.
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