Dead Guy Ale - Rogue Ales

bboelens

Florida

4.03/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from the bottle into a pint glass

A-Like the sun, not the bright yellow we percive, but like the actual sun, orange with streaks of yellow and amber flying all around it. Beautiful bubbles cascade to the top of a foamy medium size white head, which dissipates rather quickly but leaves excellent lacing

S-Blended malt and hop smell with slight sugary smell

T-Along the same lines as the smell, but with a bit more hop flavoring, along with caramel and the definite added presence of citrus (how did I miss that in the nose)

M-Crisp, clean, medium carbonation, no hop sting at all, relatively light feel for a 6.5%

D-I honestly have never heard of a Mailbock but I'd be certainly willing to try another if this beer is a standard example of one. A fantastic beer that is great for all points in the day.

Serving type: bottle

01-12-2011 05:41:08 | More by bboelens

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

Photekut

Azerbaijan

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

05-18-2013 22:43:25 | More by Photekut