Rolling Rock Extra Pale - Latrobe Brewing Co.

wrightst

Maryland

1.55/5  rDev -40.8%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 2 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1.25

Pale, thin, watery. Just like I remember it.
If I was given this at a party, I'd pour it on a plant.
It pretty well lacks any complexity, malt or hop. Distinct hint of corn in the nose and taste. It is however beer, and no one can take that away! Also on the upside, I had this right after mowing the lawn, and it actually hit the spot.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 21:11:52 | More by wrightst

bnes09

Illinois

2.93/5  rDev +11.8%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Light straw color, mostly see-through. Weak head, weak retention. Grainy aroma with hints of herbal hop. Mild malt flavor and lots of rice adjunct. Grassy, herbal hop and not quite enough to balance. Light bodied, coarse grainy texture, descent carbonation. Nothing special. No offensive flavors but nothing interesting either.

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2013 05:14:20 | More by bnes09

Stinkypuss

Pennsylvania

2.19/5  rDev -16.4%
look: 1.75 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2

Rolling Rock

LOOK: Labeled as extra pale, and fits that description. Damn near clear.

SMELL: Grains, corn, straw, and coming off a bit medicinal.

TASTE: Tart grains, rice, wild yeast. This is like a gueze light. A touch of acidic hops with a garbage pail quality that somehow works here. This is my crap beer of choice when good cheap beer is not available. Cracker like malt, leafy, oily bitterness and a bit sour. Above all else, all of these flavors are very, very light. It is kind of sour, true beer aficionados may find this flavor profile comical, to say the least.

OVERALL: Kind of odd when you actually try to taste this beer. If you're not paying attention, it drinks like water. Under the microscope, it's kind of odd like mentioned earlier.

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2013 00:40:23 | More by Stinkypuss

Goat2Hunter

Georgia

4.75/5  rDev +81.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

appearance is excellent, great styling, smell is good too, taste is excellent, they must use alot of hops in making it, yet its very sweet, its like a sweeter version of Heineken, mouth-feel is pretty nice I suppose, and overall I love this beer, my one and only beef with it is that its hard to find, but besides that I think this is the pinnacle of American Macro lagers, and I would hope that even all the craft beer preppies on this site try it and like it too.

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2013 13:24:35 | More by Goat2Hunter

ddenney31

Texas

3.53/5  rDev +34.7%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 4.25

Rolling rock is one beer I am glad I found. My sexy boyfriend introduced us, now I crave its fresh sizzle and yummy flavor more then him, heehee. Thanks Latrobe Brewing Company. You rock my world, but let this be a secret, k. I kinda wish I had a joint to smoke while I drink you, heehee. Shhh...don't tell, he will get jealous.

Serving type: bottle

04-19-2013 02:10:29 | More by ddenney31

jimmah120

Minnesota

3.98/5  rDev +51.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75

12oz green bottle

Light funky lager that goes down like seltzer. I mean that in a good way. Just a light touch of that sour armpit Euro flavor, and only slight astringency. Chugging one, it feels heavier than most comparable lagers, surprising for how light it is.

Don't buy "Shit Rock" in cans. Bottle is the way to go with this stuff.

Serving type: bottle

04-13-2013 16:54:01 | More by jimmah120

MikeAAL

Wisconsin

2.73/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75

This is a below average beer. One of the few beers I would call a swill.

White head that dissapates very quickly. Light, golden color to it. High carbonation.

Smells a little hoppy. Some adjuncts.

Light, watered down taste. A slight taste of hops and a sweet finish.

Light, watery and fizzy.

Overall, a cheap beer college kids drink if they want to appear classy.

Serving type: bottle

04-05-2013 18:54:17 | More by MikeAAL

nige4958

California

1.1/5  rDev -58%
look: 3 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1

I'm reviewing beers my neighbor drinks and boy is this an abomination
of the brewing arts. The big thing that stands out on this beer is the aroma
and taste of sweet corn. It's really distgusting. I cannot detect barley at all.
Whatever hops are being used are not enough to mask the horrible, sweet
flavor of this concoction. Don't understand why anyone would drink this
when you can get 4 pint cans of Bitburger from Trader Joe's for a fiver.
Avoid at all cost. It really is that bad.

Serving type: bottle

03-27-2013 15:23:04 | More by nige4958

mnrider

Connecticut

2.79/5  rDev +6.5%
look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

12 oz. Green bottle. Twist off.

A: Clear light golden with a thin white head. Active carbonation but little retention and
no lacing.

S: Light sweet malts and even lighter floral hops. Other weak grains, mostly corn.

T/M: Sweet, crisp, thin flavor, watery and corn. Light bodied with a fizzy feel. Only a
slight hint of bitterness. The finish is mostly clean with a light linger of sweetness.

O: Best to drink this one cold and straight out of the bottle/can. Taste is weak and
fizzy but still pretty easy to drink and refreshing. Needs more hops.

Cheers

Serving type: bottle

03-27-2013 00:46:20 | More by mnrider

Suds

Pennsylvania

2.8/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75

From the recognizable green bottle, this beer is a very light yellow with a negligible head. Completely clear. Clean grainy smell...not much of a hop aroma, but maybe a hint of malt. The taste is clean and has a little sweetness. Light in body. Average macro lager.

Serving type: bottle

03-17-2013 20:08:01 | More by Suds

the3rdtriumph

Indiana

3.35/5  rDev +27.9%
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

This beer was much much better before 2006/2007. But, it's not a bad beer.

I only drink this out of a bottle.

The painted bottle is cool.

When poured into a glass it's got a nice calm look, like others said very straw like. Smells like party beer. Cheap, easy to down. Bit of a hint of rice. You can't really taste much. Pleasant mouthfeel, unlike most cheaper brews. I still enjoy it because it's inexpensive yet appreciated my most when you show up with it at a get together.

Serving type: bottle

03-15-2013 12:07:34 | More by the3rdtriumph

Aaron_Ramson

California

2.93/5  rDev +11.8%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

As far as mediocrity goes, Rolling Rock takes the cake. The problem lies with it's complete and utter inoffensive nature; extra pale describes not just the color but the nose and taste as well. It's all light toasted grain and corn; there is a dextrinous sweetness that would be a flaw in flavor if its wasn't part of Rolling Rocks signature taste.The carbonation is lighter and the mouthfeel slightly thicker than you would expect, the problem is that none of this adds up to anything very interesting. A beer for those who want to venture from the confines of light lager, and no one else.

Serving type: bottle

01-27-2013 16:26:04 | More by Aaron_Ramson

Diane_Brew

Ontario (Canada)

4.48/5  rDev +71%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Going to be honest, consider this to be one of the most underrated beers. Definitely a top 3 favorite beer. Drank this one out of a bottle

A- golden like the inside of the lion in Aladdin (minus the magic carpet). Translucent, good bubble flow;bottom to top as usual. Consistent head residue- very impressive.
S- smells green, can't put my finger on the smell but defs clean. Currently comparing - other beers smell weird. very clean and crisp smell. very unique. inoffensive, flattering to the nostrils. faint snot smell.
T- unexpectedly crisp, no unwelcome aftertaste, its yummy, despite green bottle just as good out of bottle as out of keg.
M-goes down exceptionally easy (read: val). minimal carbonation, feels good
O- again terrific brew!!!! :) Want to have a great party? Buy some RR. KCCO

Serving type: bottle

01-19-2013 02:23:25 | More by Diane_Brew

SaintLouisBeerDrinker

Missouri

2.86/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3

Served From: Bottle

A: Very light yellowish hues, hints of straw fairly mellow.

S: Smell has strong presence of grains, semi-sweet, a slight hint of corn

T: As it says, "Extra Pale." Very pale tastes almost. This beer has a uniquely sweet taste but remains mellow throughout. Definitely taste a bit of corn and grains as with the smell.

M: Very light, little to medium carbonation. Easy going beer.

Overall: Decent beer. Reminds me of a sweeter flavorful Natural Light, which doesn't say much.. It's a good beer for random occasions. I almost never see anyone but myself with this beer so that may be saying something. All in all, It recieves a 2.5/5 in my book.

Serving type: bottle

01-16-2013 02:28:50 | More by SaintLouisBeerDrinker

Chiefy770

Illinois

3/5  rDev +14.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Enjoyed from a bottle.

A: The appearance is a very, very light gold... almost yellow. Clear and bubbly. A big foam head forms after the initial pour. I usually drink this straight from the bottle but I've poured this beer a few time before.

S: Not much to write about. Typical of the style. Light scent with a kick of grains.

T: The first thing I always notice is the sweetness. It is not the sweetest beer I've ever had but it definitely stands out in this department from the other AALs. Very smooth, not much bitterness. This is not a complex beer, which, depending on your situation, could be good or bad.

M: Carbonation and lots of it. Very light body.

Overall: I like this beer. I would gladly choose this over most of the other American Adjunct Lagers. Great in "quantity over quality" situations.

Serving type: bottle

12-23-2012 01:09:11 | More by Chiefy770

mdfb79

New York

2.35/5  rDev -10.3%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

From 12/02/12 notes. 12 oz. bottle poured into a pint glass.

a - Pours a bright yellow color with one finger of fluffy white head and moderate carbonation evident.

s - Smells of biscuit malts, grains, wheat, light sweetness, corn. Not great but not the worst adjunct nose.

t - Tastes of corn, sweet grains, wheat, bread, biscuit, and very lightly skunked. Not very good; a step down from the nose.

m - Light body and moderate to high carbonation. Body is a little bit watery.

o - Overall not a great beer, but not the worst American adjunct lager out there. Taste is a little skunky, but the nose isn't too bad. You can do worse but not really worth seeking out at all.

Serving type: bottle

12-03-2012 19:55:18 | More by mdfb79

michiganminer

Michigan

3.98/5  rDev +51.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5

I caught "The Deer Hunter" the other night on Cable and picked some up for $5.00/6 at the local store. No smoke with the crack of the cap. No real hint of hops or barley but no nasty corn taste either. Bottle is cool (Painted) inoffensive and well priced I will buy this again. one note though- I never tried Latrobe Brewed Rolling Rock so I can't compare but can't imagine it was any different that this brew.

Note: I review for the style. I refuse to let my prejudices slant any review. Nothing worse than the typical beer snob reviewing an AAL, same for your AAL drinker reviewing a craft brew.

Serving type: bottle

10-29-2012 02:46:51 | More by michiganminer

gsboss

3.03/5  rDev +15.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

(I'm new to this so I may sound a little ignorant)

This was my college beer. It was cheap, tasted better than the budweiser I was used to drinking and it was easy to down. Now that I have had some time to taste other types of beer, it is sort of disappointing to go back to it. I have noticed there is kind of a cheap carbonation type thing going on when I drink it, which I did not remember it having at all. It was like I was downing some beer soda. Not my style. Regardless, if I am short on cash and don't want a 40oz I tend to turn to this.

Serving type: bottle

10-09-2012 02:33:00 | More by gsboss

bjbakerbsu

2.73/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

This was my college "homework beer"...it made engineering homework more interesting. I don't know if it is just because I have gotten older, but drinking it today was difficult. It has a corny sweetness that is almost overwhelming. It reminds me of the smell of wet corn and cardboard. It is incredibly simple, and a prime (but not good) example of an adjunct lager.

Serving type: bottle

10-04-2012 01:26:22 | More by bjbakerbsu

nukem5

Pennsylvania

2.65/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Poured from last bottle of 6r to get a rating and left for dead in the back of fridge.

A.) Pours a nice straw color but sadly very little head or as expected no lacing .

S.) Aroma is barely existent and what is there has a slight corn adjunct flavor to it and while not a bad thing just not what I remember drinking this beer growing up.

T.) Taste is light and crisp with a corn taste to it and some slight hops fruity and very mild.

M.) Mouthfeel is very thin and watery almost a light beer feel to it.

O.) Overall a beer for a cheaper party or after you have had some stronger better tasters this is the one to pull out. Dont think I will purchase this again but hey that's just me.

Was just reading and how can they call this Latrobe Brewing Co. Its not there anymore, Thanks AB.

Serving type: bottle

09-28-2012 06:24:23 | More by nukem5

TTAmod

Michigan

2.65/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

12 oz. green bottle poured into pint glass.

A: Beer pours a pale gold color with a sizable white head. Retention is okay.

S: Smells of your typical AAL. Adjuncts and metal.

T: Taste is sweet. You also have the DMS present, as well as a metallic taste at the end. No hop bitterness present at all.

M: Typical for the style. Lots of carbonation. Easy to drink.

O: This beer is essentially made to bring out off-tastes, so that at least makes it more interesting than your run of the mill AAL. It's not completely wretched. I'd probably take it over Miller Lite or something of the sort. Also, this beer has relatively low calories and it actually has some taste.

Serving type: bottle

09-16-2012 05:36:31 | More by TTAmod

donmonkey1

Tennessee

1.88/5  rDev -28.2%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 1.5

Appearance: Pale yellow with a thick white head. The head receeds way too fast but leaves some nice lacing in its wake.

Smell: The smell is so faint, but I think I smell beer, or at least some malt residue inside the glass.

Taste: A little sweet malt with a spoiled apple-like taste.

This beer sux. I can't believe people buy it. Seriously. My brain will forever be twisted trying to figure out how this company stays in business.

Serving type: bottle

07-24-2012 21:14:00 | More by donmonkey1

1234Jack

2.25/5  rDev -14.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

I never really liked this beer because, to me, it never had any personality. Or flavor. I had a Budweiser Platinum recently, and i think the two beers are actually quite similar, if that helps.

Really, it just tastes like sour, carbonated water.

It kind of smells like a beer, but the carbonation is kind of an attack on the tongue. The head looks strong, which may be the best part of this beer, but doesn't last, and is very fizzy.

The package is fine. The green bottle and clear labels are nice. They give me a hope that is inevitably let down. Perhaps in the 30s this was considered good beer given the environment at the time. But now I'm speculating.

Serving type: bottle

07-13-2012 08:19:15 | More by 1234Jack

This_Guy

2.48/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

A decent beer, but must be served cold. Somewhat mild tasting, a very watery/seltzery texture. The flavor is not very colorful at all, in fact it's almost non-detectable. Compared to other cheap, pale lagers, Rolling Rock is still a refreshing drink, but it is simply boring on the taste buds. Overall, a decent beer, but nothing to write home about.

Serving type: bottle

07-09-2012 07:39:21 | More by This_Guy

tectactoe

Michigan

2.18/5  rDev -16.8%
look: 1.5 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2

Rolling Rock "Extra Pale", huh? Extra Pale is an understatement. This beer is almost clear. Imagine the lightest straw colored beer you've ever seen, and this one does it one better. One shade lighter. One shade closer to pure transparency. Sometimes I'm not sure if the glass is full or empty.

I can't comment on any head as I've never seen one. Oh, that white fizzly shit on top that was gone within seconds? That's not a head. This is a pretty pathetic looking beer. At least the aroma isn't complete shit. Not only is it not complete shit, it's not really much of anything. Some cereal grains, a light pant of lager-type yeast, and a shot of stale, musty hops. Mmm'mm, Campbell's would be proud.

Carbonation attacks your tongue like the bubonic plague, muting pretty much all flavors at first. This might be some kind of sick, silver lining though, as the flavor of this beer probably isn't very great anyway. Grains, some moderate corn, lager crispiness, and again, another handful of the musty hops. Bitterness is low and this beer is drinkable, I'll give it that.

Not the worse AAL under the sun, and in all actuality, probably one of the better macros, in my opinion. This bitch is best served cold, ice cold, right at about 33 degrees F (that's about 0.56 degrees Celcius for you normal people). You might consider freezing this with a twig shoved through the center to make yourself a Rolling Rock lollipop.

Serving type: bottle

07-08-2012 02:18:31 | More by tectactoe