Younger's Special Bitter - Rogue Ales

Douglas14

California

4.08/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Pours almost an orange color with a nice thick head that with moderate lace and retention. It has a great, fruity, clean aroma. It taste like a typical English bitter but with a bit of an American/ Rogue twist that I enjoy very much. The mouthfeel is awesome as well...clean, dry and a nice carbonated feeling. Overall, I am surprised I liked this beer as much as I did.

Serving type: bottle

10-31-2007 02:17:59 | More by Douglas14

Mullinger1980

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +7.6%

05-17-2013 16:01:03 | More by Mullinger1980

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

05-16-2013 21:52:17 | More by Slatetank

KStark

British Columbia (Canada)

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-13-2013 14:36:37 | More by KStark

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

03-10-2013 23:33:46 | More by spycow

chugamugofsud

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

02-21-2013 17:28:08 | More by chugamugofsud

mitlinks

Switzerland

4/5  rDev +1.3%

02-03-2013 15:40:25 | More by mitlinks

richeddi

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

01-29-2013 18:23:24 | More by richeddi

elcrawl

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +20.3%

01-15-2013 03:23:46 | More by elcrawl

grahamboudreaux

Tennessee

4.75/5  rDev +20.3%

12-17-2012 13:58:47 | More by grahamboudreaux

Squire

4.98/5  rDev +26.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Several years ago this great Younger's Style bitter ale from Rogue was available in my location and I loved it. I can't get it anymore. It wasn't as hoppy or yeasty as Rogue's Brutal Bitter, but darn near as good, plus it sold in 12 oz bottles, whereas the Brutal Bitter was in 24 oz bottles. Both are great bitter ales in the best British tradition... and brewed in the US to boot.
Larry

Serving type: bottle

12-15-2012 22:35:29 | More by Squire

sneaks2210

New York

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

11-17-2012 17:15:39 | More by sneaks2210

dunix

Vermont

4.5/5  rDev +13.9%

10-29-2012 14:49:03 | More by dunix

vfgccp

New York

4/5  rDev +1.3%

10-16-2012 22:14:50 | More by vfgccp

beerpadawan

California

4/5  rDev +1.3%

08-26-2012 20:36:47 | More by beerpadawan

JimmytheSaintPSU

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +20.3%

08-21-2012 01:57:01 | More by JimmytheSaintPSU

GiantMidget

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +20.3%

08-17-2012 00:50:16 | More by GiantMidget

erlenmeyer

Maine

4/5  rDev +1.3%

07-20-2012 23:10:07 | More by erlenmeyer

warrenc

Oregon

3/5  rDev -24.1%

05-28-2012 01:07:36 | More by warrenc

kjkinsey

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

05-15-2012 21:49:16 | More by kjkinsey

Piason

California

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-11-2012 07:06:01 | More by Piason

ToddT

Pennsylvania

4.48/5  rDev +13.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A- Clear light brown color with an orange tint and a medium off white head. Head fades quickly but leaves some nice lace on the glass.

S- Caramel malts and East Kent Golding hops. Spot on in the nose for an English bitter.

T- Taste is spot on too, nice notes from the hops and perfectly balanced out with biscuit malts. Finish is dry and crisp with a final slight bitter note.

M- Light in body and decent carbonation. Very clean and crisp an easy drinker.

O- Outstanding take on the style, the 4.8% ABV is well hidden and this would be a great session beer for an evening out with friends. There is a nice story that goes along with the name of this beer too.

Serving type: cask

04-07-2012 01:07:11 | More by ToddT

truthcontortion

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +13.9%

03-25-2012 16:45:08 | More by truthcontortion

shelby415

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -11.4%

02-28-2012 08:17:48 | More by shelby415

OregonMicrobrew

Oregon

4.5/5  rDev +13.9%

02-19-2012 20:12:06 | More by OregonMicrobrew