Double Dead Guy Ale
Rogue Ales

Double Dead Guy AleDouble Dead Guy Ale
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From:
Rogue Ales
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
American Strong Ale
ABV:
9%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.97 | pDev: 11.84%
Reviews:
535
Ratings:
1,224
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 21, 2022
Added:
Feb 17, 2008
Wants:
  120
Gots:
  135
7 Ingredients:
Malts: 2-Row, Munich and C15.
Hops: Cascade.
Yeast & Water: Rogue's Pacman Yeast and Free Range Coastal Water.

20º PLATO
60 IBU
78 AA
25º Lovibond
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Ratings by evilinc:
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Reviewed by evilinc from Canada (ON)

3.36/5  rDev -15.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
750ml bottle from limited release at LCBO.

A- Amber with a bit of reddish in there too. Copper tones. Creamy off-white head. Falls to a decent thin remainder, probably due to the strong alcohol.

S- Sugary. Malts...hmm, yep more sweet malts. Too cold = not very strong nose, warmed up = strong alcohol presence + (Rust?) metallic and unpleasant. The overall nose is malty, sweet, and some diacetyl/buttery stuff. Close to a butterscotch candy smell, but not crazy.

T- Bready. Malts upfront, but the main attraction at first is the strong bitter aftertaste. A nice hop bitterness. It says Crystal hops and Rogue's Rebel Hops on this bottle, differs from the BA stats. Long aftertaste. A bit of peppery spice at the beginning, maybe some coriander. Creamy.
Alcohol fits nicely in there, but gets more noticeable as it warms. Reminds me of DFH 90minute, but less IPA-y and note quite as balanced as far as alcohol goes.
This would be a nice Winter sipper due to the warming alcohol.

M- Full bodied ale, oily and slick. Nothing bad here.

O- I'd say it's good, it's simple, but doesn't knock it out of the park. A solid strong ale, I would recommend splitting one of these with a friend. Again, would make for a good winter-warmer.
Aug 18, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 2.99 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Feb 21, 2022
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Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway

3.83/5  rDev -3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Stoneware swingtop bottle, as Rogue XS Dead Guy Ale, from Costco, Sacramento. The ordinary Dead Guy Ale is not a favourite of mine, but this one is much better. Mahogany colour. The aroma is okay, but not outstanding. The flavour is excellent, malty and vinous with notes of toffee and caramel, also decent hops. Pleasant warming mouthfeel.
Dec 06, 2020
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Rated by crazyspicychef from Pennsylvania

4.1/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Way better than Original Dead Guy.
Oct 22, 2020
 
Rated: 3.5 by hardy008 from Minnesota

Mar 13, 2020
 
Rated: 4.18 by dafla67 from Pennsylvania

Dec 10, 2018
 
Rated: 3.78 by red_5_sooner from Oklahoma

Jun 27, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by brittanylicious from Indiana

Jun 10, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by heysuz from Indiana

Jun 09, 2018
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Reviewed by q33jeff from New Jersey

3.98/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
**
03/30/14

Cloudy dark brownish-yellow. Creamy head. Aroma Is hoppy, smoke, light citrus. Taste is sharp , woody, smoke, light fruit....more apple-pearish than the citrus in the nose. Feel is creamy and lively at the same time. Smooth sipping. A nice beer. Smoother than I remember the regular dead guy. Yeah, baseball is back."

**
Apr 21, 2018
 
Rated: 3.96 by Thirstygoat from Illinois

Feb 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 03, 2018
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.41/5  rDev -14.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Crowler from Growler Guys. Dark, clear amber with small, tight beige head. Malty aroma, caramelly and sweet. Taste is more big malty flavors, some tannin, a bit dry. Late bitterness.
Jan 01, 2018
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Rated by Codymonroe746 from Canada (BC)

4.03/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Let's just say this: Before knowing about this ale. My company did not have a probationary period for employees.
Oct 31, 2017
 
Rated: 4.07 by rjcuse42 from Minnesota

Oct 22, 2017
 
Rated: 4.43 by sineone from Canada (ON)

Aug 29, 2017
 
Rated: 4.1 by Sellen from Connecticut

Aug 26, 2017
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Reviewed by Ruger_44-Redhawk from Idaho

4.44/5  rDev +11.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
This is an exceptional offering from Rogue. Been aging this in our cellar which is a constant 50-55 degrees since 2009. I believe I got a case of these at the Rogue garage sale in downtown Portland. So, since we are moving to Idaho and on a two week mountain trip, I figured it's time to start opening them on our camp/cabin excursion. Opened in Park City and this is unbelievable still for how old it is. Smell is that of a belgian strong ale and candied sugar. Taste is very good maltiness, candied sugars, lots of vanilla, almond, buttery bread crust and a small amount of grapefruit bitterness on the back end. Luckily I have a couple more of these and will be opening them up and enjoying in glassware at the next camp site around the Tetons!
Jul 08, 2017
 
Rated: 3.92 by MykeJ from Minnesota

May 23, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by Narthax from Texas

Apr 30, 2017
Double Dead Guy Ale from Rogue Ales
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