Mogul Madness Ale - Rogue Ales

chinchill

South Carolina

4.08/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

A moderately aggressive pour from a 2010/11 550ml bottle into my pint glass produced a manageable 2+ fingers of multi-density tan head. Head had good retention and leaves plenty of sticky lace on the sides of the glass. Nearly opaque, this cloudy brew is a very dark brown.

The aroma is quite earthy and rather hoppy, with notes of caramel, citrus and vanilla.

T - This is a rich and complex brew, as is should be given that it is a winter seasonal made with 15 ingredients. The most noticeable characteristics are the very earthy richness, a complex hop component (derived from Newport, Horizon, Simcoe, Centennial, Amarillo, Crystal 90 and Rogue Willamette varieties), and a strong toasted malt flavor. IBU = 68. Great hop/malt balance.

Mouthfeel - perfectly carbonated. Carbonation and hops impart some crispness. Near full bodied. Approaches a semi-dry finish.

O - Hops are more evident in the aroma than the taste, where the rich malt flavor dominates without masking the hop component. Mogul Madness is a smooth and delicious brew you can think of as either a winter warmer or a brown PA. In any case very flavorful and interesting without being challenging. Highly recommended year around.

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2011 23:33:23 | More by chinchill

ScottyDuzntNo

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +7.2%

05-14-2013 02:05:52 | More by ScottyDuzntNo

KStark

British Columbia (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

05-13-2013 14:37:53 | More by KStark

leftoverburrito

Oregon

2.75/5  rDev -26.3%

05-09-2013 01:03:47 | More by leftoverburrito

DaPan

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev +7.2%

04-13-2013 21:18:00 | More by DaPan

Noelito76

New York

3/5  rDev -19.6%

04-13-2013 13:32:20 | More by Noelito76

dbrauneis

New Jersey

3.53/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Served on-tap at Drop Off Service in New York, NY

A: Pours an opaque yet clear very dark brown in color (approaching but not quite black) with light amounts of gentle visible carbonation near the surface and some cola brown highlights. The beer has a finger tall light beige head that reduces to a couple of small patch of thin bubbles and a thin ring at the edges of the glass. Moderate amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Moderate aromas of dark roasted malts along with light to moderate aromas of pine/resin hops and just a hint of spiciness.

T: Upfront there are moderate flavors of dark roasted and slightly burnt malts that is followed by moderate flavors of pine/resin hops. Moderate to strong amounts of bitterness that linger for a short while.

M: Just heavier than medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation.

O: This one is a bit of a hybrid of a Black IPA and a Winter Warmer which I find a slightly awkward style - it is a little more approachable than a lot of other winter warmer beers as it is less sweet and not as intensely spicy.

Serving type: on-tap

04-05-2013 14:51:13 | More by dbrauneis

metter98

New York

3.56/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

On-tap at Drop Off Service, New York, NY

A: The beer is very dark brown (near black when viewed from afar) in color. It poured with a thin off white head that died down, leaving some bubbles on the surface and a collar around the edge of the glass.
S: Moderate aromas of pine resin hops and hints of dark roasted malts are present in the nose.
T: The taste is dominated by a moderate to strong aromas of bitterness with notes of pine resin hops and hints of roasted malts.
M: It feels a bit heavier than medium-bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer seems to be a little easier to drink compared to other beers in the style and reminds me a little of a Black IPA.

Serving type: on-tap

04-05-2013 01:00:16 | More by metter98

Nage37

California

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

04-02-2013 01:37:06 | More by Nage37

bigbeers84

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

03-25-2013 07:25:42 | More by bigbeers84

hopsolutely

Ontario (Canada)

4.03/5  rDev +8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

From notes taken last night at Kick-Off in Waterloo, on tap via disposable plastic kegs.

Although not traditional for the winter warmer style, really enjoyed this beer. A winter ale with attitude!

Pours a beautiful dark (blackish) amber with decent head and impressive lacing. Very limited aroma with only the faintest caramelized malts. However an awesome taste, with a bitter profile from start to finish. Resinous pine and pineapple, and a lovely backbone of roasted dark malts with both coffee and dark chocolate tones. Delightfully bitter finish lingers for an impressive length of time.

Not a beer I have seen before, but one I will seek out again whenever possible.

Serving type: on-tap

03-23-2013 16:07:05 | More by hopsolutely

iguana1010

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +20.6%

03-17-2013 14:04:29 | More by iguana1010

scratch69

Missouri

3.6/5  rDev -3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

I poured a bottle into a mug.

Appearance- Cloudy brown color with two fingers worth of tan, foamy head. Fair amount of lacing.

Smell- Strong hop aroma with a hint of brown sugar and caramel.

Taste- Piney hop bitterness at the start with some spice and toffee-like flavors blending in toward the finish.

Mouthfeel- Medium bodied with an average amount of carbonation.

Overall- A little too hoppy for the style but drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

03-17-2013 02:09:13 | More by scratch69

LongRoad

Alberta (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

03-17-2013 01:34:33 | More by LongRoad

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

03-16-2013 18:33:38 | More by Kelp

spycow

Illinois

4/5  rDev +7.2%

03-10-2013 19:38:59 | More by spycow

sam_bliss

Washington

3.44/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

A thin creamy head sits firmly atop this dark dark brown ale. A bit of licorice and some mint is present in the aroma of dark malts and resinous hops. Overall, it smells like a richer, more bitter brown ale. Spicy chocolate taste. Chili peppers and dark cacao live large with just a hint of evergreen hops and some caramel malt. Its a bit toasted but not too smoky; the coffee malts don't come through as strongly as I had expected. The lacing lining the side of the glass is astounding, good enough to raise my appearance rating from 3.5 to 4. Mouthfeel is a bit thin and more carbonated than is necessary for a winter warming beer.

Overall, this beer has trouble finding an identity, especially as a winter warmer. I like it but I am not too picky.

Serving type: on-tap

03-09-2013 08:34:07 | More by sam_bliss

Imaster

Sweden

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

03-08-2013 17:16:47 | More by Imaster

GoalieRon33

Pennsylvania

3.58/5  rDev -4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

A- Muddy brown. Foamy head, ending up clumpy - like moguls. Mildly uninviting. Solid, opaque, but underwhelming.

S - Piney, spicy, malty. More of a Winter smell than a Floral/Hoppy smell. Maltiness that seems to be normal for Rogue Ales. Strong malt that shines through.

T - Malty, spicy, with a bitter hop finish. Resembles other winter warmers at first. Slightly sticky, bread-like almost. As the taste dissipates, the bitterness/bite of the hop agenda becomes evident. Truly a surprise for me. A welcome surprise.

M - A little watery, yet slightly frothy. Not overwhelming, but strong enough to be on the full-bodied end of the spectrum.

O- Good beer. Not a normal "Winter Warmer" spice/malt with a sweet finish. The hops were a pleasant surprise. Overall, this is a One and Done for me, but well worth it every chance you get.

Serving type: on-tap

03-07-2013 04:53:15 | More by GoalieRon33

TheSteak22

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +20.6%

03-06-2013 03:25:45 | More by TheSteak22

TheSevenDuffs

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

03-04-2013 18:55:55 | More by TheSevenDuffs

rangr514

New Jersey

2/5  rDev -46.4%

03-01-2013 00:18:58 | More by rangr514

bigox420

Ontario (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

02-27-2013 23:05:48 | More by bigox420

Segelstrom

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +13.9%

02-24-2013 17:33:43 | More by Segelstrom

chugamugofsud

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

02-21-2013 16:56:13 | More by chugamugofsud