Rogue: Dead Guy Ale
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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:
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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January 8th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
I just realized something, since this beer is brewed with no Chemicals, Preservatives, or additives, does that mean that it is “Organic”? I am sorry, I just get bothered by all of that “green” stuff.
# 2 Rogue AlesJanuary 9th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
We probably could qualify for Oragnic status, if we were willing to navigate all of the other hurdles required to qualify for that O stamp…but we aren’t.
# 3 BeardedbrewerWe’re happy with the World Class beers we brew in our tiny little town in Oregon. I guess other people are too because we’re having trouble keeping up with demand.
Drink on!
January 13th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
This is one of my favorite beers as well. A great mix of hops and maltiness.