Rogue's Dead Guy Ale

Another outstanding ale from Rogue Ales. I am drinking this ale now and thinking back to my last review of Ommegang Abbey Ale. I think it is because this ale is also a very drinkable ale that they remind me of each other. This is a maibock ale, which means lighter colored bock, hoppy with noticeable alcohol. Dead Guy Ale pours a hazy honey color with a nice two finger head that dissipates about half way through. The smell is balanced malt and hops with a slight fruitiness. The taste is somewhat alcohol and hoppiness in a medium mouth feel blend that leaves a clean dry slightly bitter aftertaste. Another real easy drink that leaves you wanting more. Rogue has defiantly got their act together. 4 out of 5 bottle caps.

Ommegang Abbey Ale

If you've been paying attention, you would have noticed that all the beers I have reviewed sofar have been given 4 out of 5 bottle caps.. There is a reason for this.. When I decided to start reviewing microbrews I figured I would get some of the best offerings of each type of beer for my first reviews to set standards for all the rest of the beers that I will eventually review. All of these beers sofar are top notch specimens of their types and that holds true for my next review, Ommegang Brewery's Abbey Ale. This beer is a delicious Belgiun Trappist style ale, the kind of ale you could drink on a daily basis, although it's got a good kick. Let's start with the pour.. As you can see above, this ale pours a reddish brown semi transparent with a really good head. There is a good deal of carbonation giving a three to four finger head when poured that laces down the glass the whole way. The smell is balanced between malty and fruity with subtle hoppiness. The taste is surprisingly lighter then you would think. By looking you would think a somewhat heavy ale with a thicker mouth feel but surprise surprise.. You get a medium easy drinking ale with a somewhat dry finish leaving you wanting more. This ale could easily become a daily everyday ale. This is a 8.5 abv ale so you won't need much to get you going. The bottle I picked up was a .750ml corked beauty.. Highly recommended.. Go get some! 4 out of 5 bottle caps.

Rogue's Chocolate Stout

It's been a while since I posted so I have a few reviews waiting. I will try to stay more up to date as long as the crazy world slows down enough to give me more time to post. I picked up a bottle of Rogue's Chocolate Stout to try. I have heard good things about Rogue so I was excited to try their offerings. This beer comes in a 22oz capped bottle. RCS pours with a nice thick light brown head that leaves nice lacings down the glass. The color is black and definitely not see thru. Chocolate smells overpower any hop and most malt smells. The smell reminds me of chocolate soda or a chocolate egg cream ( my parents are from Brooklyn so I had these alot growing up!). Rogue's Chocolate Stout differs from most chocolate stouts because they use real Dutch bittersweet chocolate along with Beeston chocolate malt in the brewing. They also use NH&K and crystal malts along with rolled oats and roasted barley. All the malt and chocolate give this stout a nice full creamy mouth feel that finishes somewhat dry and bittersweet. The flavor is heavy chocolate, very reminiscent of a chocolate liquor. This beer is an excellent flavored stout. I would highly recommend this stout for chilly nights sitting around a camp fire or when you are just in the mood for some rich bittersweet chocolaty goodness! 4 out of 5 bottle caps.