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Rogue: Dead Guy Ale

January 08, 2008 By: CarpetGuy Category: Beer Reviews, Beer and wine making, Recipes 4 Comments →

deadgulealebottle Rogue: Dead Guy Ale This is an oldie but a goodie to me, this won’t actually be a review, just as much info as I can find and my opinion about this wonderful brew!

It must have been about 6 years ago, I stumbled into my favorite beer store, Joe Blows, which has been bought out by Specs I hear, anyway, I saw this on the shelf and had to try it!

I immediately fell in love. No, this is not a “hop monster” as is usually my preference, but it does max out for the style at 40 IBU’s! Hmm, a Maibock hoppier than an IPA (Redhook: Long Hammer IPA), thats ok, they are both good brews!

This is what Rogue says about Dead Guy Ale:

Dead Guy Ale

Gratefully dedicated to the Rogue in each of us. In the early
1990s Dead Guy Ale was created as a private tap sticker to celebrate
the Mayan Day of the Dead (November 1st, All Souls Day) for Casa
U Betcha in Portland, Oregon. The Dead Guy design proved popular
and was incorporated into a bottled product a few years later
with Maierbock as the elixir. Strangely, the association with
the Grateful Dead is pure coincidence.

Dead Guy is a German-style Maibock made with Rogues proprietary
“PacMan” ale yeast. It is deep honey in color with a malty aroma,
rich hearty flavor and a well balanced finish. Dead Guy is created
from Northwest Harrington, Klages, Maier Munich and Carastan malts,
along with Perle and Saaz Hops. Dead Guy Ale is available in 22-ounce
bottles, 12-ounce 6-pack, and on draft.

Measurements: 16 degrees Plato, IBU 40, Apparent Attenuation 78,
Lovibond 16
No Chemicals, Additives, or Preservatives

Should you want to brew this yourself, you can either combine those ingredients above, using Beer Smith, until it comes out close, or go to Austin Homebrew Supply, who has a kit ready to go.

You might be able to find this recipe and more in Beer Smith’s Recipe Listing

To sum it all up, Dead Guy Ale is a definite keeper, I buy this one all the time!

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Homebrew Supply Shops

January 08, 2008 By: CarpetGuy Category: Beer and wine making, Beer/Brew Equipment, Cool Websites, Homebrew Competition No Comments →

If you are a home brewer, I know that you are always looking for “The Place” to get your supplies, as I have been, but I have to admit that about 99% of the time, I have ordered from Austin Homebrew Supply. Why you might ask? First off they are close, and my order gets here within a coule of days, even in the summer, my yeast gets here with an icepack that is still cold!

The pricing is much lower than other stores and the service is excellent, if you order on-line visit Austin Homebrew Supply I will be making another order in a day or two myself. If you are lucky enough to live in the Austin area, here is their information.

AUSTIN HOMEBREW SUPPLY, LLC
7951 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78757

Phone numbers
If you live in Austin, have unlimited long distance, or if you are at work call:
512-300-2739 (BREW)

Otherwise, call:
1-800-890-2739 (BREW)

Maybe you have a favorite home brewing supply shop in your area, if so, post the info for others in a comment.

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