 richlikebeer (747), Easton, Pennsylvania, USA
May 26, 2007
smoothest strong ale i can think of....lots of hops for a beer this old...grassy flavor but just smoothes out into a clean crisp mouthfeel
Glouglouburp (2114), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Sep 16, 2008 <b>In short: </b>Lots of fruity juicy caramel and good hops bite. A highly drinkable big american beer<br />
<b>How: </b>Tap at Firewaters, Atlantic City. Yes I was at Firewaters. Don’t laugh.<br />
<b>The look: </b>Clear copper body topped by a long lasting medium beige head leaving good lacing<br />
<b>In long: </b>A whole lots of caramelized malts in this one. Despite its big body the beer didn’t feel heavy or sweet thanks to the citrus and pineapples flavours that made it feel juicy and even added a light tartness. Light earthy notes, a little oily. Fruity and grassy hops with a medium bitterness. No alcohol presence at all. That should be part of Rogue’s regular lineup. Very good beer. Plus we get to learn when John the head brewer made his first batch of beer. A number a women head brewer would have never put in a beer name, cause this is admitting being over forty.
WISEGUY572 (1158), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Jul 31, 2008 I guess I am sucker for overly hopped American ales, nicely slammed with PNW American hops. This was an almost clear copper beer with a great white head and moderate lacing. The nose was of sweet malts and hops. The taste was of sweet malts, hops, alcohol, pine tar resin, orange peel, and more hops, with still more hops in the finish. Hard to believe that it is only 75 IBUs.
riversideAK (1755), Shoreline, Washington, USA
Jun 18, 2008 Copper color with a bubbly head. Aromas of sweet candy like malts and a good amount of citrus and earthy, peppery hops. Rather sweet up front, almost like candy, bordering cloying, but not. A big floral, citrus, and peppery finish leaves a dry mouth feel. Medium bodied. Nice and enjoyable.
dmac (916), Toms River, New Jersey, USA
May 10, 2008 Draft at Firewaters. Poured a clear orangey amber with a small of white head. Hop forward aroma with some nice caramel malt balancing it out. Flavor of grapefruit, alcohol and caramel. Not bad especially considering it’s been a long time since Rogue made a beer I actually enjoyed.
GeneralGao (2628), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Apr 14, 2008 Draft at The Brickskeller. Poured a clear dark orange color. The head was white with good retention and left a nice sheet of lace behind. Aroma was of flowery hop and subdued caramel. Smooth mouth feel with carbonation on the low end of the spectrum. Dry on the tongue. Tasted of grapefruit rind, raw alcohol, and grass. There was moderate hop bitterness of about 5 out of 10. Decent, but somewhat overrate in my opinion.
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