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Rogue Charlie 1981

Rogue Charlie 1981

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An American Strong Ale brewed by
Rogue Ales

Newport, Oregon USA

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Originally brewed and bottled for the 2001 National Craft Brewers Conference-a private bottling & release with no distribution. A second batch, Charlie Redux was brewed with very limited distribution. 2005 is the hat-trick batch, Charlie 1981 returns for a third time as part of John's Locker Stock!

Charlie 1981 is an unfiltered strong ale, it exhibits massive bitterness and a firm malt backbone. Hedonistic! Brewed using Pale Malt, Munich and Crystal 40 malts, Horizon, Sterling and Amarillo Hops. Estimated measurements are: 18.2 degrees Plato (OG), 3.5 Degrees Plato (TG), 75 IBU's, 8.5% ABV. Prost!

Charlie 1981 is named in honor of Charlie Papazian, president of the Association of Brewers, founder of the American Homebrewers Association and homebrewing guru. John Maier, Brewmaster for Rogue Ales, made his first batch of beer in 1981 using Papazian's influential book "The New Complete Joy of Homebrewing."

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 unclemattie (1584), Georgia, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Aug 27, 2006  
I’ve tasted the original 1981. (AKA the New Hope, the Star Wars of Beers!!!) Amazing complexity. It is ruby red in color. Hop Aroma you could not believe. Redux was ok, just not quite the same. One Big Chuck, Please!


 Braudog (3463), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/519/20
Mar 5, 2007  
On draft at Green Leafe, Williamsburg. Robust amber hue with a rusty tinge, delivered with a firm head that slowly settled into a thin foam cap. Light floral hoppy aroma which left me a bit off guard on the first swallow ... thick and vicuous, stiffly alcoholic with a big hop oil undertow, too. Quality brew. Strong ... but I’m glad the bartender accidentally gave me a full glass.(#2732, 3/4/2007)


 jimbowood (721), Athens, Georgia, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/518/20
Dec 11, 2005    Updated: Feb 4, 2006
Draft at Summit’s in Atlanta. WOW! I had this beer when it was originally released years ago and remembered it being one of my favorites. Well, it still is. This is a really good beer. Similar to Big Foot but dare I say better.


mjsherid72 (2), California, USA
does not count click to see why this rating of Rogue Charlie 1981 does not count
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/519/20
May 20, 2004  
Bought the last case Rogue AleHouse in Portland had for sale in May 2003. A rich beer that combines a complex mix of fruit and malty hops. Its’s alcoholic effects are swift and welcomed. I could not wait to indulge myself with the next sip.


SirTom (85), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/105/519/20
Dec 6, 2003  
Perfect balance of flavour, complexity, and alcohol. Many floral and citrus flavours. Delicious. Too bad rogue doesn't seem to be making this one any more.




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