Rogue Ten Thousand Brew Ale (Brew 10,000)
Poured this 26 oz. ceramic bottle into a Samuel Adams BL shaped glass. Bottle dated December 2006. The body was golden amber witha faint haze. The heart, frothy head reached 3+ fingers. The head was an off-yellow, beige in color. Smell was flowery and sweet upon opening. Bready. Alcohol and tropical fruits developed later. Interesting and complex. Taste reflected the aromas. Caramel sweet up front, however, there was a major shift toward a sizzling (but restrained) bitterness. An oily, zippy, flavorful bittering finish. The alcohol was very well hidden. This one was very drinkable. Mouthfeel was full to medium in body. Mild to moderate carbonation. Tongue tingling, literally. A rewarding experience.