Rogue Brewing

SEASONAL: Rogue Mogul Madness

This  winter ale is back for another run in 2010, this time with a shiny new medal.  Mogul Madness took gold in the 2010 World Beer Championships.  Mogul has been brewed continuously since 1991.

Commercial Description:
Small batches of seasonal beers Continue Reading →

NEW RELEASE: Chatoe Rogue Wet Hop

Here is another offering in the Chatoe Rogue series.  This series features beers with ingredients grown in Rogue Brewing’s hop & malt yards in Oregon.  That’s why they refer to it as GYO or, Grow Your Own.  Wet Hop in Continue Reading →

COMING SOON: Rogue “Creek Ale”

The 4rd release from the “Chatoe Rogue” series this year is about to ship.   To recap the releases thus far — In January came “Dirtoir Black Lager“, followed by “Single Malt Ale” in April.  July saw  “OREgasmic Ale.” October will Continue Reading →

NEW RELEASE: Rogue John John Hazelnut

Rogue’s 3rd edition of their “John John” Ale series — “John John Hazelnut Brown Nectar has hit shelves.  Some info on this release:

Beer Rundown:
Hops: Saaz, Rogue Micro Hopyard Revolution Hops
Malts: Harrinton, Klages, Brown, Carastan 13/17, Crystal 70/80, Crystal 135/165, Beeston Pale Chocolate & Rogue Micro Barley Farm Dare TM Malts;
Other: Hazelnut Extract, Free Range Coastal Water, and Top Fermenting Pacman Yeast.

Taste Expectations: Toffee, caramel.  Toasted malts.  Hazelnut.  Spiced Rum!

Availability: 22oz Bomber Bottles. Draft.  1 Time brew

RARE TAPPING: Rogue 21!

Rogue Brewmaster John Maier has brewed 21 different beers for the 21 years of the Oregon Brewers Fest. To honor the OBF and John’s “21er”, John brewed a one-time batch of an Olde Ale, called 21 Ale.

Very few kegs of this beer have been released. As the brewery states, only bars that have been “Rogue Loyal” will receive this beer.

Special Tapping of this beer this Saturday 8/21 @ The Fred Bar!

NEW RELEASE: Rogue 21

Rogue Brewmaster John Maier has brewed 21 different beers for the 21 years of the Oregon Brewers Fest. To honor the OBF and John’s “21er”, John brewed a one-time batch of an Olde Ale, called 21 Ale.

Beer Rundown:

Hops: Willamette, US Continue Reading →

Posted in Rogue Brewing, Seasonal Return

SEASONAL: Rogue Mogul Madness

This  winter ale is back for another run in 2010, this time with a shiny new medal.  Mogul Madness took gold in the 2010 World Beer Championships.  Mogul has been brewed continuously since 1991.

Commercial Description:
Small batches of seasonal beers were traditionally brewed in Europe during the 19th century. Breweries made darker brews, brews with high alcohol content and festive taste. Mogul is a strong ale, darker in color than other pale ales and more assertively hopped-the John Maier trademark

Style: Winter Warmer
Hops: Saaz, Columbus, Chinook, Rogue Micro Hopyard Revolution, Rebel, Freedom Hop
Malts: Great Western 2-Row, Maier Munich, Crystal 135/165, Chocolate Malts and Rogue Micro Barley Farm DareTM Malts
Yeast: Pacman

Rogue’s Taste Expectations: Hoppy, caramel aroma, dark burgundy in color with an off white head. Intense flavors of citrus hops, and complex notes of nuts, berries and mocha. It finishes long and lingers for at least 15 seconds.

Availability: 22oz Bombers.  Draft.  Winter Seasonal

6.6% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Rogue Brewing, Seasonal Return

SEASONAL RETURN: Rogue – Santa’s Private Reserve

Rogue loves Santa.  Santa loves beer.  Well, my idea of Santa loves beer anyway.  This seasonal is actually not a winter warmer, but a red ale.  Perfect for Santa.

HISTORY
Rogue’s annual holiday offering, Santa’s Private Reserve, is a variation of the classic Saint Rogue Red, but with double the hops–including Chinook, and Centennial, and a mystery hop called Rudolph by head brewer John “more hops” Maier!

Beer Rundown:
Style: Amber/Red Ale
Hops: Centennial, Chinook, Rogue Farm Revolution, & Freedom
Malts: Carastan 30-37 & 13-17, Crystal 70-80 & Rogue Micro Barley Farm Dare & Risk

Taste Expectations: Roasty, & malty.  Touch of spruce.   Herbal hops.  Unique yeast profile.

Availability: 12oz/6pks. 22oz Bombers.  Draft. Nov-Dec, Seasonal.

6% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Rogue Brewing

NEW RELEASE: Chatoe Rogue Wet Hop

Here is another offering in the Chatoe Rogue series.  This series features beers with ingredients grown in Rogue Brewing’s hop & malt yards in Oregon.  That’s why they refer to it as GYO or, Grow Your Own.  Wet Hop in indeed hopped with fresh, green hops from the hop farm.

Beer Rundown:
Style: Pale Ale
Hops: Rogue Micro Hopyard Freedom, Revolution, Independent, Rebel, Alluvial and Liberty
Malts: Carawheat, Carafoam and Rogue Micro Barley Farm Dare, Risk
Yeast: Pacman

Taste Expectations: Robust, nutty.  Touch of caramel.  Clean, citrus hops.

Availability: 22oz Bombers. Draft. One time release.

6.4% ABV

Looking for this? Hop City, Green’s, Tower, Mac’s (Downtown)

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Rogue Brewing

COMING SOON: Rogue “Creek Ale”

The 4rd release from the “Chatoe Rogue” series this year is about to ship.   To recap the releases thus far — In January came “Dirtoir Black Lager“, followed by “Single Malt Ale” in April.  July saw  “OREgasmic Ale.” October will see “Creek Ale”.

With Creek Ale, Rogue Brewing (Newport, OR) celebrates the rivers, lakes, streams, ponds & of course creeks of Oregon.  From Rogue’s press release:

Creek Ale is brewed with First Growth Oregon hops and malt from Rogue’s own micro hopyard and barley bench. The Rogue barley bench is located in Oregon’s Tygh Valley Appellation and Rogue’s 42 acre hopyard is located in Oregon’s Wigrich Appellation, where Rogue currently grows seven different hop varieties. Rogue remains dedicated to saving the terroir of Oregon hops and barley, one acre at a time, by growing our own.

Beer Rundown:
Style: Belgian style Kriek Ale
Hops: Rogue Hopyard Revolution Hops
Malts: Wheat, Rogue Barley Farm DareTM and RiskTM Malts
Yeast: Pacman
Montmorency Cherries

Availability: 22oz bombers. Draft.  One time release.

Release Date: October 1, 2010

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Rogue Brewing

NEW RELEASE: Rogue John John Hazelnut

Rogue’s 3rd edition of their “John John” Ale series — “John John Hazelnut Brown Nectar has hit shelves.  Some info on this release:

(Newport, OR) — In their third collaborative effort of 2010, Rogue Ales Master Brewer John Maier and Rogue Master Distiller, John Couchot, are releasing John John Hazelnut Brown Nectar. This unique ale consists of Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar aged in Rogue’s Hazelnut Spiced Rum barrels.

To craft this exceptional brew, John Couchot first distills Rogue Hazelnut Spiced Rum and ages it in white oak barrels, allowing the barrels to soak up the subtle flavors of Oregon hazelnuts, vanilla and spices from the rum. When the rum is finished aging, the barrels are emptied and John Maier immediately fills them with Hazelnut Brown Nectar. After approximately 6 months of ocean aging, this unique ale is ready.  John John Hazelnut Brown Nectar is made using hops from Rogue’s Hopyard and barley from the Rogue barley bench.

Beer Rundown:
Hops: Saaz, Rogue Micro Hopyard Revolution Hops
Malts: Harrinton, Klages, Brown, Carastan 13/17, Crystal 70/80, Crystal 135/165, Beeston Pale Chocolate & Rogue Micro Barley Farm Dare TM Malts;
Other: Hazelnut Extract, Free Range Coastal Water, and Top Fermenting Pacman Yeast.

Taste Expectations: Toffee, caramel.  Toasted malts.  Hazelnut.  Spiced Rum!

Availability: 22oz Bomber Bottles. Draft.  1 Time brew

Looking for this? 9/17 – On Shelves  Hop City.  Green’s Beer.

Rogue’s 42 acre micro hop farm is located in Oregon’s Wigrich Appellation and the Rogue GYO barley farm is located in Oregon’s Tygh Valley Appellation. Rogue remains committed to saving the terroir of Oregon hops and barley, one acre at a time, by growing our own.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Now Tapping, Rare Opportunity, Rogue Brewing

RARE TAPPING: Rogue 21!

Rogue Brewmaster John Maier has brewed 21 different beers for the 21 years of the Oregon Brewers Fest. To honor the OBF and John’s “21er”, John brewed a one-time batch of an Olde Ale, called 21 Ale.

Beer Rundown:

Hops: Willamette, US Goldings, Rogue Farms Revolution Hops,
Malts: 2 Row, Briess Amber, C-40, Wyermann Carafa, Rogue Farms Risk Malt
Other: Simpsons Golden Naked Oats, Franco-Belges Carawheat, Molasses, Brewer’s Licorice
Yeast: Wyeast Old Ale Blend
Taste Expectations: Complex. Roasty malts. Tastes of barrel aging. Brown sugar/molasses.  Soft wheat flavor.
Availability: 750 ML ceramic bottles. Very limited draft. Cask Offerings

Taps 5 pm, 8/21/10 @ The Fred!

5600 Roswell Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
Twitter: @TheFredBar

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Rogue Brewing

NEW RELEASE: Rogue 21

Rogue Brewmaster John Maier has brewed 21 different beers for the 21 years of the Oregon Brewers Fest. To honor the OBF and John’s “21er”, John brewed a one-time batch of an Olde Ale, called 21 Ale.

Beer Rundown:

Hops: Willamette, US Goldings, Rogue Farms Revolution Hops,
Malts: 2 Row, Briess Amber, C-40, Wyermann Carafa, Rogue Farms Risk Malt
Other: Simpsons Golden Naked Oats, Franco-Belges Carawheat, Molasses, Brewer’s Licorice
Yeast: Wyeast Old Ale Blend
Taste Expectations: Complex. Roasty malts. Tastes of barrel aging. Brown sugar/molasses.  Soft wheat flavor.
Availability: 750 ML ceramic bottles. Very limited draft. Cask Offerings


by Reid Ramsay