Rogue Ales Fresh Roast American Brown Ale at 5.7% ABV | 37 IBU (C$9.89 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 650 ml, no bottle date or best before, acquired 15-Nov-2016, reviewed 16-Nov-2016)
Appearance: clear amber brown with two fat fingers of fluffy beige head, moderate retention and lacing. (3/5) Aroma: chocolate, coffee, caramel, dark fruit, hint of liquorice and citrus. (7/10) Taste: moderate-high sweet, moderate bitter, light astringent. (7/10) Medium body, mild to moderate carbonation, medium duration bitter nutty and lightly astringent finish. (4/5)
Interesting. Both the brewer and the style are, in my opinion and experience, as likely to disappoint as not – but this is actually all right. Roasty malt sweetness is somewhat high but well balanced against a moderate hop bitterness augmented by a light coffee astringency, with hints of liquorice and citrus. Overall, pretty mellow and pleasant. I think this would be particularly good on a nitro tap. (14/20)
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