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Ok beer fans,
its time once again to celebrate yet another brewery birthday. This time,
it’s for Rogue, one of America’s most, well, roguish breweries. Rogue does
things their own way, without respect to convention. Which is exactly what
makes them Rogues in the first place.
As of 2004, Rogue turns 15. To celebrate, the brewery has planned a series of special brews for beer geeks to enjoy. The first of these is Integrity IPA. This is a special beer indeed, hopped to the max and a treat for the many fans of Rogue who have supported the brewery over the years.
Here in Georgia, Rogue has always had a special relationship with Summits Wayside Tavern . You can’t walk into a Summits location without finding several Rogue beers on tap. And, to help celebrate Rogue’s fifteenth birthday, Summits is featuring a regular lineup of special Rogue brews on the fifteenth of each month. They’re available for that day and that day only, so local beer lovers should be sure to mark their calendars.
The first of these is the Integrity. Integrity ale is created from Beeston Stout, Chariot Pils, Melanoiden, Cara foam malts, Amarillo Hops, Free Range Coastal Water, and Top Fermenting
Pacman Yeast. according to Summits. It’s available at only a few select locations around the country. I haven’t seen it in bottles yet, though I understand it is being sold that way too.
Rogue Integrity IPA pours to a bright orange color with a thick creamy head formation and a fruity hop nose. Summits served my pint at a bit below room temperature, not too cold since that is an impediment to the full appreciation of all the beers wonderful flavors. As soon as you sip, this beer smacks you in the face with a huge does of hops. If you’re hop shy, this is not a beer for you.
But hops are not the only thing going on. A firm, chewy caramel malt base struggles to make its presence known. And it does, though it can never quite overcome the hops. The hop bitterness permeates the beer with a huge grapefruit citric intensity right on in into the finish. There, the bitterness intensifies incredibly until it leaves a massive lingering buzz on the tongue.
I have a predilection for hoppy beers with spicy foods, and so I ordered some hot wings to go with my Integrity. Along with some spicy jalapeno Cole slaw I was in heaven indeed, with the intense bitterness of the beer complementing the fiery wings and slaw perfectly. A true symphony of sensations to dance across the tongue indeed.
This is a beer that comes along once in , oh, about 15 Years. Truly not to be missed.
As of 2004, Rogue turns 15. To celebrate, the brewery has planned a series of special brews for beer geeks to enjoy. The first of these is Integrity IPA. This is a special beer indeed, hopped to the max and a treat for the many fans of Rogue who have supported the brewery over the years.
Here in Georgia, Rogue has always had a special relationship with Summits Wayside Tavern . You can’t walk into a Summits location without finding several Rogue beers on tap. And, to help celebrate Rogue’s fifteenth birthday, Summits is featuring a regular lineup of special Rogue brews on the fifteenth of each month. They’re available for that day and that day only, so local beer lovers should be sure to mark their calendars.
The first of these is the Integrity. Integrity ale is created from Beeston Stout, Chariot Pils, Melanoiden, Cara foam malts, Amarillo Hops, Free Range Coastal Water, and Top Fermenting
Pacman Yeast. according to Summits. It’s available at only a few select locations around the country. I haven’t seen it in bottles yet, though I understand it is being sold that way too.
Rogue Integrity IPA pours to a bright orange color with a thick creamy head formation and a fruity hop nose. Summits served my pint at a bit below room temperature, not too cold since that is an impediment to the full appreciation of all the beers wonderful flavors. As soon as you sip, this beer smacks you in the face with a huge does of hops. If you’re hop shy, this is not a beer for you.
But hops are not the only thing going on. A firm, chewy caramel malt base struggles to make its presence known. And it does, though it can never quite overcome the hops. The hop bitterness permeates the beer with a huge grapefruit citric intensity right on in into the finish. There, the bitterness intensifies incredibly until it leaves a massive lingering buzz on the tongue.
I have a predilection for hoppy beers with spicy foods, and so I ordered some hot wings to go with my Integrity. Along with some spicy jalapeno Cole slaw I was in heaven indeed, with the intense bitterness of the beer complementing the fiery wings and slaw perfectly. A true symphony of sensations to dance across the tongue indeed.
This is a beer that comes along once in , oh, about 15 Years. Truly not to be missed.
And remember, try a new beer today, and drink outside the box.
*Pricing data accurate at time of review or latest update. For reference only, based on actual price paid by reviewer.
(B)=Bottled
(D)=Draft
