Kells Irish Style Lager - Rogue Ales

TheNightwatchman

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%

02-03-2013 06:11:26 | More by TheNightwatchman

rand

California

3.75/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

From a 22 oz bomber to a pint

A: The brew displays a clear, lager-style straw-yellow, with a slight golden hue. On a gentle pour a sudsy, 1-inch head forms that never fully recedes, sticky lacing everywhere.

S: Gentle nose with touches of earthy vinous hops at the front, a crackery, slightly sweet malt note wraps the bouquet.

T: Really singular flavors as the bitter and sweet aspects are barely distinguishable. Grainy, buiscuity malts quickly converge with a tea-like hop-dryness, revealing a cracker-like profile. Touches of citrus and white pepper add a layer of complexity, but just barely. The finish is remarkably succinct with almost no residual flavors.

M: Light-medium body, foamy for the style. Lots a carbonation in this brew, on a couple of sips I thought it was a nitro-tap.

Rogue has been disappointing in many of its recent offerings, but not here. This isn't a style that I'd clamor over, but I'd drink this brew whenever it's offered.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 08:10:46 | More by rand

johntfox

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%

05-21-2013 01:38:17 | More by johntfox

getbehindthemule

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +18.1%

05-18-2013 01:33:28 | More by getbehindthemule

jburd19

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%

05-14-2013 20:06:12 | More by jburd19

Laklimell

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%

05-14-2013 04:50:14 | More by Laklimell

Segelstrom

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -9.7%

05-08-2013 20:57:59 | More by Segelstrom

BuzzLitebier

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%

04-21-2013 14:09:07 | More by BuzzLitebier

Whiskeydeez

Kansas

2.5/5  rDev -30.6%

04-15-2013 17:43:35 | More by Whiskeydeez

JoeBlevins

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +18.1%

04-14-2013 20:16:43 | More by JoeBlevins

sgttibbs

Kansas

2.75/5  rDev -23.6%

04-14-2013 16:11:27 | More by sgttibbs

Nage37

California

4/5  rDev +11.1%

04-13-2013 01:36:22 | More by Nage37

metter98

New York

3.63/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: The beer is relatively clear light yellow in color and has a moderate amount of carbonation. It poured with a finger high frothy white head that has good retention properties and consistently left a short head covering the surface.
S: Light to moderate aromas of pale malts and yeast are present in the nose.
T: The taste is very similar to the smell and seems like a "light" version of Czech Pilsener with notes of pale and grainy malts plus a light to moderate amount of bitterness.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied and clean on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer is very easy to drink and seems to be a lot more flavorful compared to other beers in the style, especially since there are no adjunct malts. It was a nice selection for an unseasonably warm spring day.

Serving type: bottle

04-09-2013 22:56:33 | More by metter98

HerbScott

Ohio

4/5  rDev +11.1%

04-09-2013 02:14:04 | More by HerbScott

leprechaunandfatman

Illinois

4/5  rDev +11.1%

04-06-2013 18:19:22 | More by leprechaunandfatman

CookstLiquor

British Columbia (Canada)

3.84/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Poured from a 650ml bottle. This pours a saturated rich yellow colour. The nose has clean grainy malt notes with a hint of citrusy hops. Taste features lemony hops and a good dry lager taste. There's a slightly bitter finish. Crisp, refreshing mouthfeel.

Serving type: bottle

04-04-2013 22:55:12 | More by CookstLiquor

Buck6196

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +4.2%

04-03-2013 11:23:49 | More by Buck6196

saburky

Ohio

2.75/5  rDev -23.6%

03-27-2013 19:44:45 | More by saburky

bigbeers84

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +18.1%

03-25-2013 07:56:30 | More by bigbeers84

Hardcore

Hawaii

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%

03-22-2013 06:37:26 | More by Hardcore

imbuckeye

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%

03-19-2013 02:05:42 | More by imbuckeye

tesla92

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%

03-18-2013 06:57:15 | More by tesla92

Kunstman

Wisconsin

3.25/5  rDev -9.7%

03-18-2013 03:55:47 | More by Kunstman

SammyD

Oklahoma

4/5  rDev +11.1%

03-18-2013 01:48:02 | More by SammyD

beerman999999

New York

4.25/5  rDev +18.1%

03-18-2013 01:32:28 | More by beerman999999