Santa's Private Reserve Ale
Nothing special, nothing awful, just a good beer. I think this is the 05 brewing, since the clerk at the store said it just came in. Appearance: A light reddish color, (I know, not the best description, but I'm not feeling poetic). Smell: Hmmm, not too strong smelling, sweet, with a little spiciness. Taste: The bottle said that it had a sprucy finish, not really obvious, but I like it. A smooth start, that ends with a little bit of hops. Overall, it's a little sour almost, not as bitter as most well-hopped beers. I think it's missing something. Mouthfeel: Medium carbonation, not much else to say. Drinkability: Good, but I wasn't the biggest fan of the balance of the malt and hops. Lots of better Rogue beers out there than this.