Beer Review Monday - Rogue Dead Guy Ale

For those of you new to the micro-brewery circuit this is a wonderful example of what can be made through great time and effort. It pours a nice murky copper and though light does pass through it it is in no way transparent like most American beers, hence the beauty of good micro-brewery. There is a lacy medium head and a sweet hoppy aroma. The flavor is somewhat sweet and fruity with a hint of caramel and a slightly bitter finish. Theses flavors wont overpower though as they seem fairly well balanced. Though labeled a Bock this beer lies more in the range of a pale ale, yet regardless of the miss labeling this is a good beer.

The Christian Pint Rating: 4 out of 5

Commercial Description:
Dead Guy is a German-style Maibock made with Rogue's proprietary "PacMan" ale yeast. It is deep honey in color with a malty aroma, rich hearty flavor and a well balanced finish. Dead Guy is created from Northwest Harrington, Klages, Maier Munich and Carastan malts, along with Perle and Saaz Hops.
In the early 1990s Dead Guy Ale was created as a private tap sticker to celebrate the Mayan Day of the Dead (November 1st, All Souls Day) for Casa U Betcha in Portland, Oregon. The Dead Guy design proved popular and was incorporated into a bottled product a few years later with MaierBock as the elixir.

As always remember do not become drunk on wine (beer) but be filled with the Holy Spirit, and do not cause your brother to stumble. (Ephesians 5, Romans 14, 1 Corinthians 8)