John John Ale - Rogue Ales
I had no idea what to expect from this beer. For some reason, I kind of stay away from Rogue Ales when I’m beer shopping. I have no explanation for why I do this, maybe their packaging doesn’t really appeal to me. Also, I feel like one time I tried their Hazelnut Brown Ale and it was pretty boring. But I digress.
I’m a sucker for a “special, seasonal” beer, and so I went for John John Ale, which is Dead Guy Ale aged in whiskey barrels. (I’m also a sucker for anything aged in whiskey barrels. Got any ham that you’ve aged in whiskey barrels? I’d probably like to try it.) I’m happy to report that this beer is downright delicious and delightful and any other positive D word you can think of. Like “Daaaaang! That’s a good beer.”
ANYWAYS. This beer was a totally unexpected flavor explosion and I was a happy camper. It was fruity, a little bit sweet, sort of sour at the end and had a little bite to it. It tasted a bit vanilla-ish and oaky and malty, and it was just all-around yummy. Apparently this beer is made with something called Pacman yeast, which can only result in good things. Definitely check it out if you see it in the store.
