Morimoto Black Obi Soba Ale
On tap at Summits Wayside Tavern, in Cumming, the beer came in a standard pint glass, and looked almost completely black at first glance. Closer inspection by holding against the light revealed that the brew was actually very dark brown with reddish highlights and was relatively clear. The head was very thin and small, and left some sparse lacing. The aroma was very mild, with typical floral and piney hops that are the signature of Rogue, and a faint whiff of chocolate. The initial taste, when the beer was rather cold, was bready, crisp, and bone dry, with a clean hop bitterness. As the beer warmed notes of coffee, caramel, and chocolate crept in, and the beer became much sweeter. This felt a lot heftier than the low ABV first suggested. The mouthfeel was on the heavier side of medium, with a smooth texture to it. A nice quaffable anniversary beer from Rogue will not be around again. I am looking forward to the next one though.