We're going to get started early today since there is a whole day ahead of us, and by us I mean my wife and I. We are celebrating our 11th anniversary today and there is a day of kid-free shopping and most likely a sushi dinner to round out the special day. Since we're headed to the Harrisburg area, maybe there will be some more beer involved too! Check out @bmohr25 on Instagram to see if something else is enjoyed later on today or follow me on Untappd if you don't already! Don't worry...I'll make sure my wife drives! :)
I'll spare too many details today since the weekends appear to be super busy for everyone this time of year. Take the next 5 or so minutes and get your beer blog fix!
Today from Rogue Ales and Spirits is their Fresh Roast ale which clocks in at 5.7% ABV, just right for getting things kicked off today. The picture of the smoked malt on the front is one of the reasons I purchased this a few weeks ago. Shopping at Weis in Lewisburg for some mix-a-six singles, and finding Narwhal, I also stumbled across this selection in a 6 pack. For me, Rogue beers are pretty much a safe, middle of the road choice. Even if something isn't overly grand, it's still pretty solid. Most recently, their Cold Brew IPA that was available locally flew off shelves rather quickly. I may or may not have had something to do with that.
Dead Guy was one of the first beers that I had from this company, simply because of the name. I enjoyed it even though I didn't know much about the Maibock style of beer at the time. A strange concoction of ingredients (and again the name, and label art this time too) in their New Crustacean Barleywineish Imperial IPA Sorta may be one of my all-time Rogue favorites.
Oddly enough, you'll have to go all the way back to December 21st, 2013 to see the last time I reviewed a Rogue brew.
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| Agreed! Let's get to the review! |
Today's early bird selection poured a nearly opaque deep brown color with a rich tan head at the top. Roasted and slightly smoked malt notes powered the aroma with a coffee and slight chocolate/cocoa bitterness to round out the profile. In addition, a slight cinnamon spice could be detected. As for the flavor, it was dominated by the roasted malts and mixed with a smokiness that I truly enjoy in this style of beer. Bitter chocolate and slight coffee flavors balance the malt profile very well here, leaving a decadent and abundantly flavorful taste on the palate.
Suffice it to say, I'm glad I got a 6 pack. These will go quick however in this house. One of the more solid beers I've had from this company for certain! If you see it in your travels, and like a roasted and/or smoked flavor to your beers, you'll be pleased for certain.
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| 4 out of 5 for this...the gift that keeps on giving...at least 5 more times anyway! |
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