Saturday, August 15, 2009

Rogue Brewing Company's Somer Oramge Honey Ale

Not sure who Somer is, but I'm guessing the label doesn't do her justice. Looking forward to a wheat from Rogue though, even if it does have the other junk in it. Hopefully it won't be as heavy as the hazelnut in their Hazelnut Brown.

Pours an unfiltered dark yellow with a huge white head. Stays longer than any head on a wheat beer I've seen.

Smells like a wheat, with that musty smell malted wheat can have. Slight citrus zing to it, but it's not identifiable as orange right now, probably because it's muted by the honey.

I like it. Immediately zippy like a wheat should be, probably aided by the orange. Good smoothness to it as well, with a clean finish that isn't as dry as most beers with honey in them. No real bitterness to speak of, but a twang that hits right up front and quickly fades.

Good beer. Another one I hope they keep around, at least on a seasonal basis. They did the additions just right, and you aren't swamped by orange and honey like other breweries might have done.

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