Oregon Beer Reviews
This northwest state is a bona fide mecca for American craft beer.
by John | American Strong Ale, Imperial Beers, Mug, Oregon, Pint Glass, Rogue Ales, Snifter, United States |
I loved my first Dead Guy Ale so when I saw the “Double” I thought I’d better grab this one. I’m not sure what “double” does but this is a fine beer. I think it has something to do with it being categorized as a “Strong...
by Tom Smillie | Flute Glass, Maibock / Helles Bock, Mug, Oregon, Pilsner Glass, Rogue Ales, Spirit-Aged Beers, United States |
Work was slow today…a little too slow. Of course time always stands still on a Friday as if to zap every amount of eager anticipation for the weekend from you. For me it was not the advent of the weekend that caused my excitement, but the opportunity to sample the...
by Noel | Flute Glass, Maibock / Helles Bock, Mug, Oregon, Pilsner Glass, Rogue Ales, United States |
Craft brewing nowadays isn’t just all about the beer. It’s also about marketing. Sure, you’ve still gotta make some killer brews if you want to generate a loyal following and win lots of awards. But many times branding can be just as important, adding personality and...
by Noel | American Amber / Red Ale, Mug, Oregon, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, Rogue Ales, United States |
About two years back or so, my buddy Tom and I decided to embrace “the Rogue in each of us” and embark on a tasting journey through Rogue Brewery’s intimidating list of brews. Suffice it to say, we still haven’t tried them all…and it’s been somewhat of a roller...
by Michael Larson | Oregon, Pint Glass, Rogue Ales, United States, Winter Ale / Warmer |
Michael: Through the panes of snow-peppered glass and by the fading light of day, I can still just see the eighteen predicted inches of snow accumulating outside my parent’s Minnesota home. The landscape has twisted itself from a sloppy, grey mess to a bleached...
by Tom Smillie | American Amber / Red Ale, Mug, Oregon, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, Rogue Ales, United States |
For all of you hopheads our there I think you’ll love this Santa’s Private Reserve by Rogue Brewing. Known for making amazing beer John “more hops” Maier, head brewmaster, out does himself yet again with his lively rendition of an Amber (Red) ale. SPR is an extension...