Lothore (276), California, USA Apr 27, 2008 Strait out of the bottle into a pilsner glass this brew has an amazing cloudy orange color with a slightly red tint. A good amount of head that is not quick to dissipate. Upon first sniff i get a sweet hoppy smell. When I dig a a bit deeper a muted fruit scent is detected. It has a very balanced taste: Clean wheat with a delightfully mild bitterness which seems to complement the flavor nicely. The mouthfeel is very smooth all the way through. I hate to use the same descriptor twice but it finishes absolutely cleanly begging you to drink more. All in all this is a highly drinkable beer. I could easily enjoy a few of these on an average night with some good food and great company.
kaelynlandri1 (8), edmond, Oklahoma, USA does not count Apr 26, 2008 Taste is strong , but not overpowering . Like the slight tase of the hops at the end. Very good beer , sip and enjoy !! jrehmert (7), Ellicott City, Maryland, USA does not count Apr 26, 2008 Aroma:
Notes of roasted and melanoidin malts. Slightly earthy.
Appearance:
Deep golden/copper, brilliant, with a persistent white head and light lacing.
Flavor:
Roasted malt and bready/toasty in the front, with some alcohol in the middle and end, along with some light bitterness in the after.
Mouthfeel:
Medium body, with a light bite from the carbonation and very light astringency from rosted malt - possibly some tanin extraction.
Fantastic beer!! Definitely a staple in a good beer collection, but not for the faint of palate. Zippo24 (11), Springfield, New Jersey, USA Apr 24, 2008 pours a rich golden/orangish color with a nice half inch thick foamy head.. a bit of a bitter bite that mellows into a subtle sweet flavor on the back of your tongue.. i happened to have enjoyed it more after having it sit for a few minutes instead of cold right out of the fridge, a very nice beer 45thstbrewer (94), Conowingo, Maryland, USA Apr 24, 2008 Rogue’s Dead Guy Ale is a little sweet, not too hoppy, and there are roasted malts in the aftertaste. carruthm (1112), Seattle, Washington, USA Apr 24, 2008 Updated: Jun 9, 2009small whitish head that disappears quickly and leave no lace behind. Orangey in color with a little bit of haze like a dark hefe. Smell is of pine and lemon/lime citrus with a touch of doughy yeast mixed in. Hops come through on the taste along with some carbonation that settles nicely. jjuf1853 (467), Land O Lakes, Florida, USA Apr 22, 2008 Bottle pours a honey amber color with a foamy tan head. Lots of caramel malts in the aroma, some rye and honey. Flavor is malty and sweet with a slight bitterness in the finish. Smooth and easy to drink. MtStateBeer (74), Hurricane, West Virginia, USA Apr 20, 2008 12 oz. bottle. Pours a light brown with a bit of amber, little to no head. Smells primarily roasted malts with a mix of citrus. Good medium body with a sweet flavor and a slight tinge of bitterness.
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