Rogue Brewing

COMING SOON: Rogue John John Hazelnut

I received a press release today about Rogue’s 3rd edition of their “John John” Ale series – “John John Hazelnut Brown Nectar.

(Newport, OR) — In their third collaborative effort of 2010, Rogue Ales Master Brewer John Maier and Rogue Master Distiller, John Couchot, are releasingJohn 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.

SEASONAL RETURN: Rogue Maierfest

Another fall lager for ya!  Rogue Maierfest makes it’s seasonal return from Newport, Oregon.  Maierfest derives it’s name from Rogue brewmaster John Maier.  He writes –

“Over the years, the traditional Oktoberfest style from the major Munich breweries has lost a Continue Reading →

NEW RELEASE: Rogue Double Chocolate Stout

Rogue loves chocolate.  The Newport, Oregon brewer has a few chocolate based offerings in their arsenal.  Here in 2010, Rogue brings another chocolate beer, one that’s already one awards and is sure not to disappoint.

History:

Double Chocolate Stout is the evolution Continue Reading →

NEW RELEASE: Rogue OREgasmic Ale

The 3rd release from the “Chatoe Rogue” series this year is upon us.  To recap the releases thus far – In January came “Dirtoir Black Lager“, followed by “Single Malt Ale” in April.  Now, meet “OREgasmic Ale”

OREgasmic  is an American Continue Reading →

COMING SOON: Rogue John John Juniper

Coming soon from Rogue Brewing ( Portland, OR) is the second installment of the John John series.  As you recall, this series features hand selected Rogue beers aged in Rogue whiskey barrels on site at their distillery.  (John John draws Continue Reading →

Posted in Coming Soon, Rogue Brewing

COMING SOON: Rogue John John Hazelnut

I received a press release today about Rogue’s 3rd edition of their “John John” Ale series – “John John Hazelnut Brown Nectar.

(Newport, OR) — In their third collaborative effort of 2010, Rogue Ales Master Brewer John Maier and Rogue Master Distiller, John Couchot, are releasingJohn 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.

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

Arrival: Early September 2010

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 Rogue Brewing, Seasonal Return

SEASONAL RETURN: Rogue Maierfest

Another fall lager for ya!  Rogue Maierfest makes it’s seasonal return from Newport, Oregon.  Maierfest derives it’s name from Rogue brewmaster John Maier.  He writes –

“Over the years, the traditional Oktoberfest style from the major Munich breweries has lost a lot of character and has turned into almost a ‘Helles’ style. Maierfest is dark gold in color with a solid off-white foam stand. It has a rich German malt aroma and a very distinct and complex maltness. The finish is dry.”

Beer Rundown:

Hops – Oregon Perle

Malts – Durst Pilsner, Durst Munich and Weyermann Acidulated

Yeast – Oktoberfest 2633

Style: Marzen/Oktoberfest

Rogue’s Tasting Notes: Maierfest is dark gold in color with a solid off-white foam stand. It has a rich German malt aroma and a very distinct and complex maltness with a dry finish.

Food Pairings: Poultry, Seafood

Availability: 22oz Bombers. Draft.  Fall Seasonal release

5.6% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Rogue Brewing

NEW RELEASE: Rogue Double Chocolate Stout

Rogue loves chocolate.  The Newport, Oregon brewer has a few chocolate based offerings in their arsenal.  Here in 2010, Rogue brings another chocolate beer, one that’s already one awards and is sure not to disappoint.

History:

Double Chocolate Stout is the evolution of Chocolate Stout, a recipient of world-wide acclaim and over 25 awards. Chocolate Stout was created when Rogue’s Brewmaster, John Maier, took his World Champion Shakespeare Stout, named the “Best of 1500 Beers” by Bob Klein in the Beer Lover’s Rating Guide, and added Imported Dutch Chocolate.

Ingredients:

Hops: Cascade & Rogue Micro Hopyard Revolution

Malts: Crystal 120, Chocolate, Rogue Micro barley farm Risk

Yeast: Pacman

Dutch Chocolate

Taste Expectations: Dutch bittersweet chocolate. Roasted malts.  Some subtle coffee notes

Food Pairings: Beef, oysters.  Desserts

Availability: 750 ML painted bottles. Draft.

9% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Rogue Brewing

NEW RELEASE: Rogue OREgasmic Ale

The 3rd release from the “Chatoe Rogue” series this year is upon us.  To recap the releases thus far – In January came “Dirtoir Black Lager“, followed by “Single Malt Ale” in April.  Now, meet “OREgasmic Ale”

OREgasmic  is an American Pale Ale.  Chatoe Rogue is what Rogue Brewery calls “GYO certified” or “Grow Your Own.”  All the malt and hops are grown onsite at Rogue Brewery.   The beers contain no additives, chemicals, or preservatives.  A bit like a beer version of a farm to table initiative.  You can even follow the Rogue Hop yards on Twitter – @RogueHopFarm

100% Oregon Ingredients –

Hops – Willamette, Independent

Malts -Dare, Risk.  Both are Rogue trademarked

Yeast – Pacman

Availability – 22oz Bombers only.  One time brew – July 1st – September 2010.

Taste Expectations – Caramel malts.  Hop flavors dabble in both pine & grapefruit. It’s a pale ale that excels in both malt backbone and hop content.

6% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Rogue Brewing

COMING SOON: Rogue John John Juniper

Coming soon from Rogue Brewing ( Portland, OR) is the second installment of the John John series.  As you recall, this series features hand selected Rogue beers aged in Rogue whiskey barrels on site at their distillery.  (John John draws its namesake from brewmaster John Maier and Master Distiller John Couchot.)  In this release, Juniper Pale ale is aged in Spruce Gin vats.  Gin was aged in oak vats, (usually not done with Gin) before Juniper Pale was added.

Ingredients –

Hops – Styrian Golding, Amarillo, Rogue Farm Willamette

Malts – Harrington, Crystal Trumph, C-15 and Rogue Micro Barley Farm Dare

Adjuncts –  Juniper Berries

Aged in Oak.  Oak was previously used to age Gin.

?? ABV

34 IBU (Not bitter)

Availability – 22 oz Bombers, limited draft offerings.  1 time offering. On shelves  – estimated 7 days.

From the label – A pale ale, saffron in color with a smooth malt balance; floral aroma with a dry spicy finish from whole juniper berries.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Rogue Brewing

New Release – Rogue Chatoe Single Malt Ale

The 3rd release in the “Chatoe Rogue” series has arrived – Single Malt Ale.  Chatoe Rogue is what Rogue Brewery calls “GYO certified” or “Grow Your Own.”  All the malt and hops are grown onsite at Rogue Brewery.   The beers contain no additives, chemicals, or preservatives.  These beers on are one time, small batch brews.

Single Malt Ale is an American Blonde Ale.  Blonde ales are an American craft descendant of the kolsch brewing style.  Typically, blonde ales are malt forward brews, with very light hop presence.  Usually noble hops are used.

Single malt ale uses just 4 ingredients –

Malts – Rogue Barley Farm first growth Dareâ„¢ malts

Hops – Rogue Hopyard first growth Revolution Hops

Yeast – Pacman – 4 ingredient – Coastal Free Range Water

?? % ABV

30 IBU

Availability – 22oz Bomber bottles. No word on draft offerings.  Small batch 1 time special release

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Casks, Rogue Brewing

CASK ALERT! Rogue Double Mocha Porter Today!

Here is a fun cask headed to Taco Mac Metropolis this Friday. Rogue Double Mocha Porter.  Double Mocha Porter is an imperial version of Rogues award winning Mocha Porter.

Double Mocha Porter was first brewed in 2007 as a small batch for the Oregon Brewer’s Festival as Imperial Porter.  Next stop, Imperial Porter appeared in the Rogue XS Series in the ceramic swing top 750 ml bottles.  The XS line has been discontinued, although you can find some rare bottles hanging around.  (Grab the Barleywine or DIPA if you find it!)  Here in 2010, Imperial Porter joins the “Double” line as Double Mocha Porter.

Double Mocha Porter (and Cask) has 10 ingredients –

Hops – Summit & Rogue Micro Hopyard Willamette. (Brewery grown)

Malts – C120, C150, Kiln Coffee, Black Chocolate, & Rogue Micro Farm Risk Malts

Yeast – Rogue’s Pacman Yeast

8.2 ABV,  78 IBU’s

Cask taps this Friday – 3/12, 6pm


by Reid Ramsay