XS Imperial India Pale Ale - Rogue Ales

Strix

Wisconsin

4.8/5  rDev +15.9%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Cloudy bright orange-yellow with a good head.

Smells absolutely great, very floral and fruity (blueberries?) and hoppy.

Taste is really nice. A powerful blend of hops with a sturdy base of malt. Ripe citrus and herbal notes. Luscious. Finishes with that same residual sweetness present in many Rogue beers, reminiscent of Dead Guy for me again. Alcohol fairly hidden.

Mouthfeel smooth and solid, a powerful beer.

Darn drinkable.

The only drawback is the price - I think this was $16. A great beer, but I can't afford to pay that for it.

Serving type: bottle

03-28-2008 04:53:38 | More by Strix

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -3.4%

05-20-2013 23:20:02 | More by Slatetank

jplopez21

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

05-17-2013 18:34:43 | More by jplopez21

ajtorres311

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

05-15-2013 16:34:32 | More by ajtorres311

leaddog

Alberta (Canada)

4.21/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

On tap at Beer Revolution.

Appearance- Pours a clear copper with a finger width of creamy head.

Smell- Pleasant piney hops, caramalts, and tropical fruits.

Taste- Hit right away with the piney hops and then goes to the caramalts and tropical fruits.

Mouthfeel- Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Finishes with a moderate bitterness.

Overall- A well crafted Imperial IPA by Rogue. I enjoyed the bitterness and pine resin from the hops. This one would agree with all the hop heads out there.

Serving type: on-tap

05-12-2013 05:11:04 | More by leaddog

heysuz

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

05-12-2013 02:28:03 | More by heysuz

Grinky

Illinois

3/5  rDev -27.5%

05-11-2013 03:10:46 | More by Grinky

Proclarush

Rhode Island

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-09-2013 03:16:18 | More by Proclarush

bigox420

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

05-09-2013 00:32:48 | More by bigox420

Yehuda

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +20.8%

05-05-2013 15:10:27 | More by Yehuda

MightiestBeard

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-04-2013 02:13:40 | More by MightiestBeard

Braz

Washington

4.35/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Purchased a 10oz from Tacoma Boys.
Appearance: Chill hazed bronze. Little white head but think it may just be because of the temp.
Smell: Beautiful. Sweet and floral. More malty aroma than hoppy.
Taste: Heavy and thick. Balanced. Bittersweet. Could have more hop influence but so good I'm not complaining.
Mouthfeel: Great body. Pronounced carbonation. Creamy and velvety.
Overall: Very good. Wish I had a bigger bottle.

Serving type: bottle

05-03-2013 03:56:48 | More by Braz

macrosmatic

Florida

3.65/5  rDev -11.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Reviewed from notes. Poured from fancy looking hinged-top 750 mL bottle into a Cigar City pint glass.

A: Hazy copper to bronze color, a half-finger of white head. Medium visible carbonation mixes with a smattering of hop floaters.

S: Bready malts with some caramel character in front of grassy and pine hops - but the hop character is lower than expected.

T: Sweet malts, again with a bit of caramel, and citrus rind and pine resin hops. There is a marked bitterness and dryness at the end.

M: Medium body, good carbonation sensation. The alcohol is noticeable but doesn't get to the point of feeling boozy during the drink.

O: I think this could have used more dry-hopping and less bittering hops. It's not my favorite, but acceptable.

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 00:23:10 | More by macrosmatic

oldedog

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -3.4%

04-28-2013 01:23:02 | More by oldedog

MeneerBeerSnob

District of Columbia

4.29/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bomber poured into a pint glass.

A-Hazy golden with finger of white head, visible lacing.

S-Strong hops, malt, piney resin, citrus zest.

T-Light floral notes, grapefruit sour, sweet resin and bitter hops.

M-Light mouthfeel with a good amount of carbonation

O-Very good double imperial IPA. It has a really great balance, but it is really overpriced. Not something I would drink often, unless I had a taste for it.

Serving type: bottle

04-24-2013 01:12:43 | More by MeneerBeerSnob

Sokool

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

04-19-2013 14:02:05 | More by Sokool

Sara

Missouri

4.75/5  rDev +14.7%

04-14-2013 23:59:04 | More by Sara

ralphw56

Nevada

4/5  rDev -3.4%

04-14-2013 01:38:11 | More by ralphw56

DaPan

Ontario (Canada)

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

04-13-2013 21:21:34 | More by DaPan

jmilo64

Maine

3/5  rDev -27.5%

04-13-2013 02:03:54 | More by jmilo64

orangesol

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

04-11-2013 03:20:53 | More by orangesol

dertyd

California

4/5  rDev -3.4%

04-07-2013 04:38:57 | More by dertyd

Twoheartedzombie

Indiana

4/5  rDev -3.4%

04-06-2013 16:32:59 | More by Twoheartedzombie

rwilde

Ohio

4/5  rDev -3.4%

04-06-2013 14:34:41 | More by rwilde

MEGAawesomeLAUREN

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

04-01-2013 02:27:00 | More by MEGAawesomeLAUREN