Dead Guy Ale - Rogue Ales

Sargully

Oregon

4/5  rDev +0.8%

02-08-2012 06:25:41 | More by Sargully

Tacoboomerang

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

05-24-2013 00:26:05 | More by Tacoboomerang

Absolut

California

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-23-2013 19:31:01 | More by Absolut

datalager

Connecticut

4.41/5  rDev +11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Pour is a lovely unfiltered copper with a frothy ivory head. Suds retract quickly and leave minimal lacing.

Aroma is nutty and bready. Just a hint of "spicy funk" sits in the background.

Sipping will bring the bitter hops closer. The hops are unquestionably reminiscent of western European pale ales. More like a bitter root, or a raw artichoke, and not the piney/citrusy flavor that Oregonian and Californian pales are famous for. But don't be fooled. This ale possesses a malty sweetness that gives the backbone a nearly perfect balance.

The dryness that lingers for several minutes after a swallow is what brings you right back for more. There is nothing "Bruce Lee" about this ale, like the 100+ IBU's of Lagunitas Hop Stoopid, or the dessert-like experience of Founder's Breakfast Stout. Rather, the profile is well married and full bodied. Smooth and drinkable with medium carbonation. Virtually no ester presence.

What I love most, here, is that it is not like all the other medium ales coming out of the States. It is a superbly done "anytime" ale that works with sandwiches, ice cream, pizza, char-grilled fodder, or simply on it's own. I'm enjoying it this very moment on it's own.

Awesome.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 13:28:38 | More by datalager

Illos

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

05-23-2013 05:02:26 | More by Illos

JoeLacy

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

05-23-2013 01:24:39 | More by JoeLacy

amishbooze

Michigan

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-22-2013 22:16:54 | More by amishbooze

EduardoOrtega01

Panama

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

05-22-2013 20:58:26 | More by EduardoOrtega01

Rdc67

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-22-2013 20:42:11 | More by Rdc67

Bikeboy1

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-22-2013 19:30:06 | More by Bikeboy1

broob

Mississippi

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-22-2013 19:05:14 | More by broob

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-22-2013 15:45:04 | More by InspectorBob

bjwilson

Alabama

4.29/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This beer is a real go to for me. Always delicious. The malts and hops are mixed just about as perfectly as can be on the palate. Color is a darkish brown that just makes my mouth water looking at it. While the smell may be lacking a little, the taste is a real mouthful

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 01:52:00 | More by bjwilson

BryantForestry

Texas

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-22-2013 00:57:46 | More by BryantForestry

JMScowcroft

Vermont

4.29/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Rogue Ales - Dead Guy Ale - 1pt 6fl oz "bomber"

Look - Pours an almost clear deep copper amber with an inch thick soapy head that sticks around. Lacing present but slides. Minimal carbonation.

Smell - Malty bready caramel with a slight hop on top. Little bit of bite.

Taste - Malt, bread, rich and hearty fruit, with an ever so slight hop touch mixed with caramel for the finish. The taste more than makes up for the lack of breathtaking aroma.

Mouthfeel - Hearty and full, smooth throughout. Good drinkability. No booziness at all. Yeast and malt coat the palate.

Overall - This is a great representation of this style and beer in general. Once in a while you can live without the hop zing element and get back to basics, this hearty ale proves that.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 23:48:00 | More by JMScowcroft

Segelstrom

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

05-21-2013 21:29:54 | More by Segelstrom

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-21-2013 01:43:23 | More by johntfox

tennisoscar1

Delaware

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

05-20-2013 22:20:52 | More by tennisoscar1

phunkychickita

Maine

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-20-2013 16:38:30 | More by phunkychickita

touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -24.4%

05-20-2013 14:28:37 | More by touchmeimsac

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-20-2013 05:09:51 | More by Kmat10

SpAiReArGsEonNE

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

05-20-2013 02:35:13 | More by SpAiReArGsEonNE

aLenwell

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -18.1%

05-19-2013 22:22:45 | More by aLenwell

supa0525

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

05-19-2013 13:32:44 | More by supa0525

MrJuengling

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-19-2013 01:15:36 | More by MrJuengling