Morimoto Imperial Pilsner - Rogue Ales

Siriusfisherman

Montana

4.05/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

As big of a pilsner I have ever laid my hands on, and up to this point I have not been impressed with the 'Imperial' versions of this beer style. Morimoto however, really changed my mind as to what this beer style can be. The flavor consists of pilsner malt, big herbal and floral hops, and some sweetness and booziness on the back. The bitterness up front cuts right through all the sweetness though.

Overall, a big tasty pils, I am not sure I love this one all to much, it has a lot of flavor but nothing compared to ales of similar strength. I would recommend it to anyone who is on the fence about it, and I am sure I will try it again.

Serving type: bottle

01-05-2013 02:27:33 | More by Siriusfisherman

schnarr84

Alberta (Canada)

3/5  rDev -26.5%

05-19-2013 06:46:23 | More by schnarr84

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

05-18-2013 22:34:13 | More by Photekut

stoney1031

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -8.1%

05-02-2013 13:16:00 | More by stoney1031

TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

04-28-2013 23:41:02 | More by TheBeerAlmanac

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -14.2%

04-27-2013 09:59:21 | More by Kelp

orangesol

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2%

04-11-2013 03:23:54 | More by orangesol

hopsolutely

Ontario (Canada)

3.91/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

From notes taken while enjoying a pint last night on-tap at the Kick-Off in Waterloo, ON.

Pours a vibrant golden colour with a limited white head that dissipates quickly. "Czech" forward aroma, that must have been the yeast, as the recipe doesn't include the Saaz hops I'd expected to read. The rich graininess in the aroma carries through into the taste. This is complemented by powerful yeast and hop flavours, ending with a noticeable alcohol warmth. Sweet body of malted grains that leads to an impressive bitterness, that lingers for a long time.

Didn’t expect to enjoy this nearly as much as I did; very impressive flavour profile.

Serving type: on-tap

04-07-2013 19:17:26 | More by hopsolutely

darky

South Dakota

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

03-28-2013 23:56:33 | More by darky

Lazaro

Washington

4/5  rDev -2%

03-04-2013 04:11:40 | More by Lazaro

Willcourt

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -32.6%

03-02-2013 21:57:58 | More by Willcourt

IanSpindler

Alberta (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

02-26-2013 21:54:49 | More by IanSpindler

chugamugofsud

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -8.1%

02-21-2013 16:59:25 | More by chugamugofsud

Resuin

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

02-10-2013 05:22:47 | More by Resuin

cuy50

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

02-06-2013 01:42:38 | More by cuy50

rolltide8425

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

02-04-2013 03:48:15 | More by rolltide8425

mitlinks

Switzerland

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

02-03-2013 15:53:28 | More by mitlinks

StonedTrippin

Colorado

4.05/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

I thought they were done with the morimoto brews, so when I saw this I had to pick it up, ignoring the 20 dollar price tag, because morimoto is just a boss. the boss of bosses. anyways, this pilsner pours bright honey colored yellow, with a colossal white head that doesn't relax much at all. the nose is a little sweet, a little floral, and hopped with some noble variety that really gives a nod to tradition in the genre pushing bomb. the flavor is well balanced and surprisingly interesting for a pils, which I usually find so uneventful. floral hop profile, grassy malt bill, and some excellent yeast that is light, but ties the whole thing together and tames the alcohol, which is expertly hidden. would never know this was almost 9% abv. feel is nice too, fuller bodied for the style, and well carbonated. sort of a richness to this that cool. it trumps out the refreshing qualities usually found in a pilsner, but it also adds an element of class and satisfaction I don't usually come away with from a pils. overall an excellent brew, expensive, but damn good.

Serving type: bottle

02-02-2013 17:29:06 | More by StonedTrippin

calcnerd

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -14.2%

02-02-2013 02:21:09 | More by calcnerd

CaptainPancakes

California

4/5  rDev -2%

01-31-2013 05:26:12 | More by CaptainPancakes

CanisMajor

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

01-23-2013 01:36:11 | More by CanisMajor

drummermattie02

Texas

3/5  rDev -26.5%

01-19-2013 17:20:42 | More by drummermattie02

bpowers315

New Hampshire

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

01-18-2013 18:30:29 | More by bpowers315

eawolff99

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -8.1%

01-16-2013 21:53:04 | More by eawolff99

iKrystin

4/5  rDev -2%

01-12-2013 23:19:10 | More by iKrystin