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RATINGS: 2687   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.49   IBU: 40   EST. CALORIES: 198   ABV: 6.6%
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Dead Guy is a German-style Maibock made with Rogue’s proprietary "PacMan" ale yeast. It is deep honey in color with a malty aroma, rich hearty flavor and a well balanced finish. Dead Guy is created from Northwest Harrington, Klages, Maier Munich and Carastan malts, along with Perle and Saaz Hops.
In the early 1990s Dead Guy Ale was created as a private tap sticker to celebrate the Mayan Day of the Dead (November 1st, All Souls Day) for Casa U Betcha in Portland, Oregon. The Dead Guy design proved popular and was incorporated into a bottled product a few years later with MaierBock as the elixir.


5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
Raytailgater (105) - Rockledge, Pennsylvania, USA - MAR 2, 2002
One of the better Rogue beers. Nice aroma. Terrific finish. Haven’t had a Rogue beer yet that I haven’t enjoyed. Rogue is at the top of my list!

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
Mooncheese999 (8) - USA - DEC 9, 2004 does not count
I’ve read other reviews and was shocked that DGA didn’t get the praise that it deserves. This is the perfect beer! It’s bitter and hoppy but it gos down smooth. I don’t know what this fridge temperature talk is about...you gotta drink this stuff luke warm. The coolest thing about this beer is that its tap is a skull...that’s friggin awsome. Praise be to rogue because they rock it somethin fierce.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
primusville (3) - USA - FEB 2, 2005 does not count
Probably my favorite beer from Rogue. Could be my favorite beer of all time. I like the smell of it just as much as the taste.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
mtrum33 (2) - Oxford, Connecticut, USA - NOV 4, 2005 does not count
This brew is like a mouth full of full flavored hops. The dead guy has a wonderful aroma that you just want to dip you nose in. Takes amber to the extreme. Very tasty!

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
keith0718 (268) - Olathe, Kansas, USA - FEB 24, 2007
UPDATED: NOV 19, 2009 Very drinkable. I’m not experienced enough to know what gives this beer it’s complex flavor, but there’s a prominent nutty-citrusy flavor throughout. Not real bitter. I nice introduction to good beer. :::::UPDATE::::: Had this Halloween ’09 after a couple more years of beer-drinking experience. WHAT A GREAT BEER! It’s unique and easy-drinking...but with some muscle behind it. [Raised a 4.3 rating to a 5.0]

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
drougkolya (263) - Otterburn Park, Quebec, CANADA - JUL 28, 2010
UPDATED: AUG 18, 2010 Très bonne bière...dans mes préféré...j’adore l’amertume du houblon..maintenant disponnible dans les SAQ du québec. J’ai acheté 3 six-pack dans un Liquor store de Cape May au New-Jersey.

4.9
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
pjhereg99 (2) - USA - FEB 4, 2002 does not count
a damn good beer hoppy and bitter. Goes great with DnD!

4.9
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
uberdude (1) - USA - MAR 15, 2005 does not count
Great color. Malty with a healthy hop bitterness. Sweet on the front with a long lingering rich caramel aftertaste. John Maier is the man!


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