Category: Bocks, IPA's, and More

In my cellar: Brutal Bitter, Rogue »

Name: Brutal Bitter
Brewer: Rogue
Style: ESB (Extra Special Bitter)
Vintage: 2007
Cellared On: June 29th, 2007
Original Tasting: July 3rd, 2007
Very flavorful, hoppy brew with a hint of sweetness too it. Definitely doesn’t live up to it’s name, it’s almost mellow. Nice clean finish.
Other then the hops, other flavors that have been noticed are grapefruit and other citrus fruit, [...]

In my cellar: Hop Rod Rye, Bear Republic Brewery »

Name: Hop Rod Rye
Brewery: Bear Republic
Style: IPA
Vintage: 2007
Cellared On: June 29th, 2007
Original Tasting: July 3rd, 2007
Great hoppy aroma hits you as soon as you open the bottle. The incredible smell is a bit of a surprise after you try the beer, as your getting a very well-balanced IPA instead of some crazy hopfest. It has [...]