Going Rogue

So in an attempt to help Mike choose the most appropriate keg for his wedding reception I have been sacrificing my liver tasting very good beers that are up for contention. Seeing that the wedding will be in Big Sur, Northern CA, we have bee trying a lot of Nor Cal beers. Even though Rogue isn't from CA they have an Ale House in San Francisco so their beers are easy to find.

Rogue Brutal IPA - Great beer. Super hoppy without the punch. This is a beer that you could introduce your IPA virgin lady to and she would like it. The biggest consideration is...Can I drink a full keg of this beer? The answer in regards to Brutal is Hell Yes. I would want the meal designed around this beer, I want to bathe in it, and I want to do it all with a chalice of Rogue in my hand.

Rogue Mocha Porter - This was a good porter. We had it after the Stone collaboration so it tasted a little weak, but it had a good coffee flavor. Could I drink a keg of this...No. Super filling. I think a lot of people at the wedding would have one then switch to something else leaving a large amount of beer to waste.

Rogue Morrimoto - If you haven't tried this go out now and buy it now. Take my comments about bathing in the Brutal and apply it to this one. Light, crisp, a beer that everyone can enjoy. A full size keg of this beer would go fast. This beer appeals to the masses. It doesn't hurt that Morrimoto is the Asian Chef from the Food Network TV show Iron Chef. It seems like he helps design a couple beers a year. He then does a multi course meal at his restaurant in Philly and pairs it with different Rogue beers.

Rogue Dead Guy - This is a good beer. I think it would appeal less to the general public, which could be good. There is "X" number of people at a wedding at 7.5 gallons of beer. The more people who like the beer, the less I can drink for free.