American Amber Ale
The beer pours a glowing dark copper. The head is a full inch and clings to the walls of my glass. Great looking beer. Smells of citrus hops, pine, caramel, and a hint of burnt sugar. Well hopped like any Rogue brew. Taste is significantly less complex. The malt seems to take a brief doughy malt character before the hops takeover and come off as bitter, but without the citrus and pine qualities found in the nose. Slight hints of buttery diacetyl. Well carbonated prickly mouthfeel that contributes to the bitter hops. Very drinkable, but the scent set me up for disappointment. Good introductory brew for the beer beginner.