 donteatpoop (112), Youngstown, Ohio, USA
Apr 16, 2008
Poured a deep amber with minimal white head.
Smelled of caramel malts and hops primarily, underlying hints of citrus.
Taste was similar to the scent, the hops make an appearance at the beginning and end of the taste, malts and fruits hitting you in the middle.
The hops left my mouth a little bitter and a little dry.
Definately drinkable, certainly not a bad ale.
I’d heard good things about Dead Guy Ale, and though it didn’t quite live up to all the hype (IMO), it was certainly worthy of some praise.
Serving type: bottle
punkrkr27 (342), Clawson, Michigan, USA
Aug 20, 2008 Opaque amber pour with a 1 finger off-white head. Biscuit, toffee, and citrus aroma. Sweet, bready, and nutty flavors hit the tongue first then fade to a spicy, balanced noble hop finish. Medium body with a moderate amount of carbonation. Overall a very nice flavorful and drinkable beer.
Deadiam (2), , Alabama, USA
does not count  Aug 20, 2008 By far my favorite beer to date, I love the hoppy taste in the end. Never had on tap, only in a 12 oz. bottle. Tempted to make a long trip to try the draft..
otakuden (54), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
Aug 18, 2008 On draft, Dead Guy came to me with a thin layer of foam covering the top of my liquid bliss. At least a fingers worth of head, I am greeted by a dry, hoppy nose with hints of lemon and orange. The hops are present up front in the swallow, fading nicely into malt smoothness with a hint of sweet caramel and nuts. Orange amber in color, the light coming through my glass makes it almost shine. Not as creamy buttery as Old Thumper for example, Dead Guy still exerts a nice malt presence as hops add their citrus zing to the palate. As Dead Guy warms and I near the end of my glass, I am left with the impression of lemon hops and an almost spicy peppery finish supported by a malt lightly sweet backbone.
Not overly carbonated, Dead Guy is a solid west-coast interpretation of a Heller Bock, and one of Rogue’s flagship beers. I’ve had Dead Guy both on draft and bottle, and enjoyed it every time.
sstackho (242), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Aug 17, 2008 12oz bottle purchased from LCBO in Toronto. Allowed to warm for about 10 minutes from the fridge. Pours a clear, medium copper with a nice fluffy head which dissipates. Medium aroma of straight-up malt. Initial tastes are mainly malty with a tiny bit of sweetness and a slight hop tang. Aftertaste becomes more hoppy as it warms. Balanced. Medium bodied. S’alright.
Steinface (63), Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Aug 14, 2008 Aroma is fruity and hoppy, pale honey color with a 2 finger head. This is what beer is about my friends. One of the best tasting beers I’ve ever had. Theres nothing to complain about on this one
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