This review is for Dead Guy Ale from Rogue, a germain maibock ale. 6.5% alcohol/vol.
Rogue's Dead Guy Ale 2010
From Rogue’s website:
In the style of a German Maibock, using our proprietary Pacman ale yeast. Deep honey in color with a malty aroma and a rich hearty flavor.
Appearance:
Golden orange color, with a 1″ white head nicely laced and fine bubbles. Did exhibit a slight haze.
Aroma:
Bready with sweet maltiness are most prominent.
Taste:
Bitter up front that fades quickly with only slight hop note. Sweet and malty dominate then back to some bitterness at the back of the tongue.
Mouthfeel:
Fine carbonation with smooth medium mouth feel.
Overall:
I enjoy this one very much. Nice sweet and malty ale with nice bitter balance to the sweetness. Smooth mouthfeel and well masked 6.5% make this easy to drink (sneaky), could have more than one in a sitting.
