Rogue Morimoto Soba Ale

had this under the morimota name at the public house in san fran. apparently didn’t write any notes other than numbers but I’m guessing it was ok at best.

22oz. bottle: Pours a hazy glowing amber with a creamy thick off-white head. Aroma of popcorn, banana, citrus and a touch of earthy spice. Flavor brings to mind honey covered puffed wheat breakfast cereal. Throw some hops onto that with a touch of graininess, a hint of toast and hey presto you have this very well balanced smooth treat.

bottle. had this with my friend "afireinside96" and I think he might be right that this beer is not listed right but what do I know. this beer had an off white head,looks like a light tea. smells like a fruit basket. tased like oranges and tangerines. well balanced and great pallet. moderate carbonation. I’m not a big fruit fan but this beer is great.

12 oz bottle pours a straw color. Aroma is grassy. Flavor is of a very very slightly toasted malt. Very smooth and easy to drink. Maybe some of the big brewers should take note of this beer.

I’ve had this as Morimoto AND as Buckwheat, and they certainly taste different to me. Maybe there was an age/light/heat issue with the Morimoto, but the malt and nutty tastes were really apparent with the Buckwheat, and not nearly as much so with the Morimoto. I also thought the Mori was bitter and more wheatish. Who knows.

bomber bottle labeled "Morimoto Soba Ale" I know this site says that it is an alias of Buckwheat Ale but the a few of the ingredients are different. Anyway, you guys definitely know more about beer than I do. pours a hazy orange color with a thin white head. nose is of citrus and sugar. the taste is wonderful and is kind of like drinking most beers in reverse. the initial taste is bitter and filled with spicy hops. after the swallow comes the magic though. the finish is of sweet candy and fruit. it is hard to explain but I do know that I will be drinking much more of this stuff.

As Ezo Soba Ale. Pours hazy gold with translucent white head. Aroma is yeasty and smells like normal Japanese crap. The taste however is a bit of a welcome surprise. Pretty smooth and mellow, slightly hoppy. Lacks the typical carbonated taste common with Japanese macros. Lightly nutty. A good light beer with some unique flavors.

22 oz MOrimoto Soba Ale, split/courtesy of Naka. Pours Golden w/ amber hues, however so light. Small white head that’s quickly dissipating. Where the hell does the smell come from? Coffe and chocolate, espresso. Taste is crazy; chocolate w/ a hint of coffee and nutty. Awesome thin, light mouthfeel, oily and viscous (I know, conradictory: Really good "ale". Mild hop bitterness at the end, supdued at the end by the graininess. Very good beer.