Fine straw-hued pils counters up-front grassy hay leathering and mineral-grained earthiness with soft herbal hop quilt. But incidental toasted wheat sweetness fades in yeast-soured distance. Brewery defunct: 2006.
Swampy crystal malting spikes off-dry floral-hopped lemon rind bittering before getting relegated by watery soaping. Tart apple and white grape fruiting lifts otherwise tinny finish.
Ambiguous clear-toned rocky-headed Vienna-styled pilsner with barest wheat foundation lacks sufficient body. Musty malt dirge and dulled butterscotch-honeyed midst pick up candied sugar, perfumed citrus and gingerbread hints to watered down finish.
More effective crafting fine ales than pale lagers, Rogue's moderate-bodied German-style pils lacks aggressive nature. Toasted wheat bread base upholds lemony peach souring, nutty hop bitterness, and earthen grass-hay leathering, but unassuming finish gets bland.
Unfiltered amber-hued pilsner with musty fertilizer aroma, blackened mocha malt bittering, and brisk hop-spiced tingle. Quite filling and rich for watery brew (much like British lagers). Always assured in its uniformity of purpose.
Soothingly bitter-hopped wheat-backed rye-pumpernickel entry becomes one-dimensional after a few sips. Dry lemony hop fizz encounters sourdough nicety, but soothingly sweet diacetyl finish gets watery. No longer brewed.
Stylistically bold, yet refreshingly clean and crisp, bringing harvest mineral grains and herbal hops to initial lemon-peeled bittering. Tangy bruised citric souring ascends mid-palate as seltzer-like lemon-lime fizz of buoyant pilsner-styled bock lager picks up balsam wood dryness. Mild orange briskness and vegetal remnant found in backdrop.