Another Rogue beer I wish I could afford! John John Ale is Rogue’s Dead Guy Ale that has been aged in Rogue Whiskey Barrels. Sounds like a match made in heaven so I coughed up the $13 for this 22oz almost in hopes that I WOULDN’T like it. The “beer” guy at Whole Foods told us he would be reducing the amount of Rogue products on the shelf because it won’t sell at such high prices. I hope Rogue gets the kick back and decides to lower the prices a tad. I know it takes a lot of time and good ingredients to make these beers, but at $13/22oz I will be orced to find the alternatives.
So here are the details:
Style: Maibock/Helles Bock, Barrel Aged
Ingredients:
Malts: Carastan, Rogue Micro-Barley Farm Dare & Risk malts.
Hops: Saaz, Willamette, Rogue Micro-Farm Hop Yard Revolution hops.
Yeast & Water: Rogue’s Pacman Yeast & Free Range Coastal Water.
Specs:
- 6.4% ABV
- 16º PLATO
- 40 IBU
- 78 AA
- 16º Lovibond
HISTORY
In a collaboration of crafts, Rogue Brewmaster John Maier and Rogue Spirits Master Distiller John Couchot have joined forces to create a distinct, innovative series of brews called John John Ales. The series will take Rogue Ales legends and age them in Rogue Spirits barrels. A 3,100 gallon batch of John John Ale produces 1357 cases of beer. The first of the John John series is John John Dead Guy Ale, Rogue’s award winning Dead Guy Ale matured in Rogue’s award winning Dead Guy Whiskey barrels. Click the diagram below to enlarge.
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Appearance:
Nice thick head in a flute glass. Very sticky with lots of lacing. The beer had a light mahogany color with medium carbonation.
Smell:
Hints of Bourbon everywhere!
Taste:
Malty with medium hops. Slightly bitter after taste. I could taste citrus and definitely the bourbon!
Mouthfeel:
Medium bodies with whiskey/bourbon notes.
Last Sip/Drinkability:
A little too sweet for me, but very drinkable.
Final Rating:3.5