Cold Brew 2.0
Rogue Ales

Cold Brew 2.0Cold Brew 2.0
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From:
Rogue Ales
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
American Blonde Ale
ABV:
5.6%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.71 | pDev: 8.89%
Reviews:
15
Ratings:
56
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 19, 2021
Added:
Feb 19, 2018
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  8
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Rated: 4 by robebo44 from Virginia

Jan 19, 2021
 
Rated: 3.75 by Velivolus1 from Vermont

Aug 03, 2020
 
Rated: 3.92 by desint from Belgium

Dec 13, 2019
 
Rated: 3.87 by craigbelly from Iowa

Dec 13, 2019
 
Rated: 4.18 by Antyk from Belgium

Dec 12, 2019
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Rated by pathman from Ohio

4/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
7/11/19 can @ BLU Jazz
Dec 01, 2019
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Reviewed by CaptainTenneal from Pennsylvania

3.99/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
This is one where you either love it or hate it . It has a very pleasant smell of coffee , but NOT overwhelming by any means . Crisp blonde ale taste with a fresh coffee back end . Some people like their coffee flavored beers front and center . You will not get it with this one, and because of that , I really enjoyed it .
Nov 03, 2019
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Reviewed by woodychandler from Pennsylvania

3.14/5  rDev -15.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
This CAN seem like it is out of order, given that I have not reviewed the original release, but this is a lower-ABV AmeriCAN Blonde as CANpared to a higher ABV AIPA. They will all get reviewed & added to The CANQuest (tm) eventually, but this seemed like the logical choice in my ongoing Rogue backlog eradication.

From the CAN: "Blonde Ale Blended With Cold Bew Coffee"; "Revolutionary Blend"; ""Dare*Risk*Dream"; "Dedicated to Two of Our Favorite Things"; "Rogue Cold Brew 2.0 continues the exploration of our two favorite things: coffee and beer.[;] "Brewed with Stumptown Coffee Roasters' famous Cold Brew Coffee, this brew opens with a big hit of coffee aroma that is balanced by the delicate, soft notes of a blonde ale. As the nuances of the hops and malts come through the initial coffee blast, you'll find yourself in awe of this flavor combination."; 30 IBU*"12° Plato*7° L*90 AA*".

I was both CANflicted & anxious on this one. I was anxious to Crack! open the vent, but at the same time, I was CANcerned about agitation that I may have caused. I think that this one came to me courtesy of my local, in-person trader, @tone77 & it had a sticker that not only obscured the UPC but some of the particulars as well. 8=(

I beCAN by Crack!ing open the vent & starting a slow, gentle C-Line Glug. I was rewarded with the formation of two-plus fingers of dense, foamy, rocky, French Vanilla-colored head with very good retention. Color was a deeply-hazy/lightly-cloudy Golden-Amber (SRM = > 5, < 7). Nose smelled exactly like my morning coffee as it drips through the filter & into the pot. Mmm. Sadly, as an AmeriCAN Blonde, this was not within spec for the style. Remember, boys & girls, rate to style & NOT to personal taste! Mouthfeel was medium. The taste had too much coffee flavor for me to be able to identify it as a particular style. It was utterly pungent with coffee throughout & while that might be fine for the undiscerning and/or the uncaring, it simply lacked in terms of style. It had a light tang from the coffee's acids which would be fine in a Coffee Ale, if such a style existed, but for an AmeriCAN Blonde Ale? No. I understand their eagerness & willingness to experiment within styles, but this was not making it. Finish was dry, far drier than it should have been. Me = not a fan. YMMV.
Oct 11, 2019
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Reviewed by Logicaldx

4.19/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4.5
Very solid beer. Has a really good coffee/malty flavor. Has a coffee smell to it, drinks smooth with a bit of a fizz to it. Overall, it’s definitely a must try
Sep 16, 2019
 
Rated: 3.67 by Eyedoc27 from Illinois

Sep 06, 2019
 
Rated: 3.39 by tgdavis from Tennessee

Jun 04, 2019
 
Rated: 3.83 by blissfulNemo from Michigan

May 25, 2019
 
Rated: 3.71 by Jsalz21 from New Jersey

Apr 07, 2019
 
Rated: 3.99 by Aurascoper from Missouri

Jan 16, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by DerwinWentworth from Utah

Jan 06, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by dcbeers from District of Columbia

Dec 11, 2018
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Reviewed by Tone from Missouri

3.59/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 3.5
Pours a hazy maize color. 1/4 inch head of a white color. Slight retention and slight lacing. Smells of coffee, pale malt, sweet malt, and a hint of citrus hops. Fits the style of an American Blonde Ale. Mouth feel is smooth and clean, with a low carbonation level. Tastes of coffee, pale malt, sweet malt, and a hint of citrus hops. Overall, weak appearance, but decent aroma and body, good feel and blend, but weak in body.
Nov 15, 2018
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Reviewed by beersampler6 from Michigan

3.4/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Hmmm...strange combination of a slightly sour, acidic blonde ale with just a faint hint of coffee. Mainly orange-yellow color with a little haze, barely any lingering head or lacing. Smells faintly of malt, sweet fruit and coffee. Tastes mainly of slightly sour, acidic ale and a little malt. The actual coffee roast flavors are so faint, distant and in the background that I had to double-check the expiration date of this beer. Thin mouthfeel, decent carbonation. Don't know if I had a bad batch or if something else happened, but this was a very disappointing beer.
Nov 15, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by Velivolus from Vermont

Sep 02, 2018
 
Rated: 3.68 by Walnut from Missouri

Aug 28, 2018
Cold Brew 2.0 from Rogue Ales
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 56 ratings