Rogue Smoke Ale

I thought this Rogue beer was pretty good; I don’t especially care for a cereal flavor note I view as a trademark for most Rogue beers, but I liked it when it was paired with the smoky flavor in this beer. Appearance was a tan or beige body which was translucent and accompanied by a pretty decently sized and persistent head. Aroma was smoky but not summer-sausage like. There was lots of Dead Guy Ale cereal-ness present as well. I don’t particularly care for that cereal taste in the Dead Guy Ale, but when accompanied by a healthy quantity of smoke flavor, I actually thought it pretty good. I thought the smokiness was a bit peaty and really pretty good. Mouthfeel was as expected. A pretty good beer all things considered. I’d recommend it. I got this bottle at Discount Liquor in Milwaukee.

Not as smokey as it should be. Good smoke in the aroma, but not nearly enough in the flavor. Maybe the german smoke beers are just baturally bold and meaty, but most of the American versions that I’ve had just don’t compare. Left Hand Goosenator is awesome, but that’s about it. Nothing wrong with this one really, just flat and average. Drinkable, but not special.

Bottle - Pours a hazy amber with a creamy head. Aroma of smoke and malt. Flavor is similar sweet malt and medium smoke with a light spice finish. Not as smoky or "meaty" as other smoke beers I have sampled in the past and fairly drinkable.

1-19-08 bottle.
Thick and cloudy amber brown with little head. Smells slightly of smoked beef jerky - but quite subtle in comparison to other smoked beers I’ve tried. Palate is okay - has a strangely high carbonation. Taste also contains some hints of smokiness - but really nothing too special.

(Bottle) Pours a brown color with a nice looking white head. Rich malty aroma includes smoke and peat. Taste includes similar notes, as well as some sweet toffee, wood and mild hops. The smoke is not overwhelming at all. Very easy to drink, but had a good palate as well. Medium-low carbonation. Another good Rogue product.

Pours a rich amber with a cream colored head from a bomber. Medium thick head and semi lasting. Smell is lightly smoky and malty and a semi rich, nice creamy body. Mild malty tartness and some smokiness in the flavor but somewhat restrained. Pretty easy drinking and mild overall. Nice, but simple and perhaps a bit boring.

22oz. bottle - Pours a reddish orange glow with medium head. Smelled like a camp fire and resin hops. This brew has a smokey smooth flavor with bitter hop finish. Nice medium/heavy mouthfeel that leaves you with a dry finish. Another excellent beer from Rogue Ales. Flavor reminds me of smoked fish and maybe cheese.

Bottled, 650ml, pasteurised. Chestnut colour with light off white head. Certainly smoked in aroma and flavour, no subtleties here Smokey bonfire, damp aroma leading to a wet cardboardy, smoked kipper flavour, fishy, but sweet Just too in your face to be really enjoyed.