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Charlie (JLS Release #22)
Rogue Ales
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- From:
- Rogue Ales
- Oregon, United States
- Style:
- American Strong Ale
- ABV:
- 8.5%
- Score:
- 89
- Avg:
- 3.98 | pDev: 12.06%
- Reviews:
- 73
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Apr 08, 2018
- Added:
- Jun 15, 2003
- Wants:
- 2
- Gots:
- 2
No description / notes.
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Rated by wethorseblanket from California
4/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Reviewed from notes taken at Denver Rare Beer Tasting 2011.
Apr 15, 2015Reviewed by watermelonman from California
3.89/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.89/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
This arrived far more pale than expected, orange and somewhat opaque but definitely not the deep mahogany or brown I usually find in this style. Foam and lace were microscopic.
Flavor is where this one comes to the plate, malts supporting but not overpowering the caramel, pine, and alcoholic burn. The smell is strong and sweeter than the taste; the taste is powerful and caramel malts quickly take a backseat to the hops and booze. Great flavors and nicely blended at that.
It looked and felt a little too light, but still a good showing.
Jun 26, 2013Flavor is where this one comes to the plate, malts supporting but not overpowering the caramel, pine, and alcoholic burn. The smell is strong and sweeter than the taste; the taste is powerful and caramel malts quickly take a backseat to the hops and booze. Great flavors and nicely blended at that.
It looked and felt a little too light, but still a good showing.
Reviewed by drabmuh from Maryland
3.72/5 rDev -6.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.72/5 rDev -6.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
At the time of this review, this is #30 on the top American Strong Ale list. Served in a snifter.
Beer is tan / brown and hazy and way way way over carbonated. The head is massive and has some retention power to it. I asked the bartender if this is a problem with the beginning or end of the keg and he replied that the whole keg has been this way. Interesting.
Aroma is sweet and malty with a hint of hops, some sort of floral earthy hop. Smells decent.
Beer is medium to big in body despite the carbonation issues. It tastes like sweet malt and some booze. Interesting beer overall. The flavors seem a little muted to me but overall it is a decent beer. A sipper for sure.
Jun 20, 2011Beer is tan / brown and hazy and way way way over carbonated. The head is massive and has some retention power to it. I asked the bartender if this is a problem with the beginning or end of the keg and he replied that the whole keg has been this way. Interesting.
Aroma is sweet and malty with a hint of hops, some sort of floral earthy hop. Smells decent.
Beer is medium to big in body despite the carbonation issues. It tastes like sweet malt and some booze. Interesting beer overall. The flavors seem a little muted to me but overall it is a decent beer. A sipper for sure.
Reviewed by metter98 from New York
3.8/5 rDev -4.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5
3.8/5 rDev -4.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5
A: The beer is clear red in color and has no visible carbonation. It poured with a thin off white head that completely faded away.
S: There are light aromas of citrusy hops in the nose.
T: Like the smell, the taste has citrus flavors; grapefruit stands out in particular, especially in the finish. There are also some notes of brown sugar.
M: It feels medium-bodied and very smooth on the palate with a light amount of carbonation.
O: This is a beer that definitely needs to be sipped because it’s both hoppy and high in alcohol content.
May 07, 2011S: There are light aromas of citrusy hops in the nose.
T: Like the smell, the taste has citrus flavors; grapefruit stands out in particular, especially in the finish. There are also some notes of brown sugar.
M: It feels medium-bodied and very smooth on the palate with a light amount of carbonation.
O: This is a beer that definitely needs to be sipped because it’s both hoppy and high in alcohol content.
Charlie (JLS Release #22) from Rogue Ales
Beer rating:
89 out of
100 with
90 ratings
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