Juniper Pale Ale - Rogue Ales

genaro

Massachusetts

3.85/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

The Juniper Pale Ale was a light, slightly transluscent gold/yellow beer in color with a half inch head. There was some streaky lace. It had a nice floral bouquet that lead into a slightly sharp initial taste that led into elements of fruit and evergreen with some malt sweetness. The evergreen and fruit tastes lasted into and throughout a dryish flavorfull finish. I had this beer paired with the gumbo at the Rogue brewery and it pretty much held its own.

Serving type: on-tap

11-27-2005 21:23:24 | More by genaro

DrDemento456

Pennsylvania

3.41/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Snagged a bomber of this for 5 bucks at my local House of 1,000 beers.

A - A fairly clear dark red tinted yellow with some haze among its bubble body. Head has great lacing despite of just being a 1/4 inch that settles to a ring.
S - Has a sort of berry nose to it so it's not your typical pale ale. Other than that it smells of sweet malts, mild hops, and some bready body.
T - Well it goes down easy enough dispute the hops or whatever bitters they use (taste like spruce tips) It does have a sweet enough body to balance this bitterness but I can't really seem to enjoy it. Reminds me of licking an envelope in a way with BMC metallic-ness.
M - Very easy going its bubbly, crisp, and light to medium in body.

Overall in a way I am happy this beer is not skunked since I left it in the backseat of a hot car overnight but its close to it with bitters and pale malts it's just not that great.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 01:39:05 | More by DrDemento456

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +3%

05-20-2013 05:09:34 | More by Kmat10

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

05-15-2013 17:19:26 | More by twenty5

jburd19

Ohio

3/5  rDev -17.6%

05-14-2013 20:05:29 | More by jburd19

Bustersuess

New York

3.75/5  rDev +3%

05-14-2013 19:09:44 | More by Bustersuess

Chris-MOC9

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

05-14-2013 03:00:28 | More by Chris-MOC9

aty11b

Texas

4/5  rDev +9.9%

05-14-2013 01:05:26 | More by aty11b

comradekyle

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -10.7%

05-13-2013 00:09:03 | More by comradekyle

BrazilianAussie

Brazil

3.75/5  rDev +3%

05-11-2013 17:45:22 | More by BrazilianAussie

TheBadger0289

New Zealand (Aotearoa)

3/5  rDev -17.6%

05-11-2013 01:42:27 | More by TheBadger0289

dalepryor

Kentucky

3.25/5  rDev -10.7%

05-07-2013 22:00:26 | More by dalepryor

curtismontcalm

Alberta (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +3%

05-06-2013 01:05:47 | More by curtismontcalm

kjkinsey

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

05-01-2013 22:54:40 | More by kjkinsey

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

04-27-2013 19:56:01 | More by Kelp

tastymug

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -10.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

Appearance: Pours a clear, deep gold with an adequate head and minimal retention. Some minimal lacing as you drink.

Smell: Hoppy and piney and a little floral.

Taste: Dominant pine and hops upfront, then ends more on the malty side with a mild sweetness. It leans on the dry side. There’s a very slight taste to this that reminds me of the hint of a pilsner somewhere in the middle.

Mouthfeel: Light-bodied but feels right for the taste of the beer, crisp and carbonated. Sticks to the tongue a bit at the end.

Overall: I’m classifying this in the “it’s a good craft beer to try for craft beer newbies weaning themselves off of Bud Light” category. It’s nothing extraordinary to a seasoned craft palette – it’s got some flavor, but it’s got a slight underlying taste that falls in line with something that tastes similar to a domestic. It’s got better flavor and hoppiness to it though, which shouldn’t come off too strong for a newbie palette. Would definitely be a good lawn-mowing beer on a hot summer day when you need something crisp and refreshing. Good session beer.

Serving type: bottle

04-23-2013 23:38:45 | More by tastymug

InfragilisBrew

Illinois

2.75/5  rDev -24.5%

04-22-2013 18:03:03 | More by InfragilisBrew

3HovsepiansBrews

California

3.46/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

A - Gold with white head

S - Not much aroma. Slight earthy/vegetable smell.

T - Nice spiciness up front with a hint of sweetness that quickly transitions to flowery bitterness.

M - Crisp and thin mouthfeel.

O - This is light, refreshing, and very drinkable. This makes a great session beer.

Serving type: bottle

04-20-2013 03:34:47 | More by 3HovsepiansBrews

EricReynolds

West Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +3%

04-19-2013 18:11:19 | More by EricReynolds

gwiedman1

New York

4.5/5  rDev +23.6%

04-13-2013 21:21:02 | More by gwiedman1

Poserdisposer

Alberta (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev +3%

04-13-2013 06:16:14 | More by Poserdisposer

bmwats

Louisiana

3.61/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Poured from a 650 ml bottle into a footed tulip.

A: Golden hue. Pours a 1 finger foamy white head. Slight effervescence. Head settles leaving a light foamy blanket on the surface. Very spotty lacing.

S: Light sourdough bread, with a little pine and floral components.

T: Dry and piney with a little clove and oregano.

M: Light and crisp. Bitter throughout. Dry finish. The spice is less in the flavor, but kind of filters up into the nasal cavity.

D: Character will dictate a sipping experience.

Atmosphere is pretty good. Decent hue, slight head, and a little lacing. Nose is bready and piney. Piney hop accentuated with a little Italian spice. Dry and bitter. Overall, this is a good quaff.

Serving type: bottle

04-13-2013 05:53:33 | More by bmwats

jmw4437

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +3%

04-13-2013 02:16:33 | More by jmw4437

StonedTrippin

Colorado

3.54/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

the juniper doesn't really come out as much as it should I don't think in this brew, not nearly as out there as the john john ale, but still a decent pale ale for what it is. hazy brassy colored with a short white head, rather generic, yet still really appealing with a little foam running down the side of my frosted pint glass. slightly fruity nose, slightly astringent, slightly bland. American malted barley and west coast hops in lower dose for the style. the flavor is balanced, but more malty than hoppy I think, a touch of toasted grain bread to it, and the juniper comes in at the end with a fresh pine medicinal vibe. its not out of place really, just sort of a funny addition. I much prefer the john john for juniper, although I didn't love that beer either. bright carbonation and a drinkably medium body, if it wasn't so funny in the stomach id have several. not my favorite thing from rogue, but I certainly appreciate the attempt.

Serving type: on-tap

04-11-2013 16:12:11 | More by StonedTrippin

orangesol

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

04-11-2013 03:22:06 | More by orangesol