Rogue Juniper Pale Ale

Rogue Juniper Pale Ale

Style: Pale Ale

Alcohol Content: 5.2%

From: Newport, Oregon, United States of America

Purchased From: Utobeer, London Borough Market, UK

http://rogue.com/

So this coming Saturday i will be holding my first craft beer night. Rather than inviting some serious craft beer heads, i have decide to invite my young apprentice (he's actually five months older than me), his wife; Sushila and my girlfriend; Emma. After popping down to the Real Ale shop this morning, the drinks list is starting to shape up. So far we have, Oakham Ale's Citra, Kernel Brewing IPA Cascade and Arbour Ales Clementine Saison. Im looking to add a couple more later this week so i will keep you posted. Fingers crossed my knowledge on these beers is up to scratch. #squeekybumtime

Rogue Ales is an American craft brewery founded in 1988 in Ashland, Oregon. The following year the company opened their second brewpub in Newport, Oregon where they are now headquartered. They operate brewpubs in Oregon, Washington, and California. Rogue exports throughout the US and internationally. Rogue Ales have been described as "invariably fun and full flavored". The company's offerings are popular with critics and craft beer aficionados and have been major award winners in worldwide competitions. Well seeing as this is my first ever Rogue beer, I'm rather excited. I have heard nothing but good things about this brewery, so lets see if they live up to their hype. The subject of this review is Rogue Juniper Pale Ale.

Colour: Pours a light brown with a slight yellow hue. Nice bubbly white head which dissipates to a heavy dusting of foam that will linger around for the duration of the beer.

Aroma: Sweet biscuit notes from the pale malts under pin this drink, and the use of sterling and cascade hops provide a bitter orange and lime perfume. Surprisingly, it's quiet difficult to smell the addition of juniper berries, but as the drink warms you will be able to pick out a cleansing pine sensation to let you know it's in there.

Body: Slightly heavier than other pale ales in the mouth. Fine champagne like bubbles ensure a smooth, pleasant drinking experience. The heavy hopping ensures a clogging of bitterness with every sip.

Taste: Sweet orange flower honey to start followed by a lingering bitter after taste which can be quite overwhelming at first, but you will get use to it. As the drink warms the dry biscuity malts reveal a mild caramel sweetness which helps to compliment the fresh orange flavour. To be honest, this drink is not really setting the world alight for me, which is a shame since I've heard lots of good things about this brewery. From looking at their website, there appears to be plenty more to try, including Voodoo Maple Bacon ale. Interesting! If anyone has any recommendations, please feel free to leave a comment below.

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