Various and strange the long-winded tale;
And halls, and knights, and feats of arms, display'd;
Or merry swains, who quaff the nut-brown ale,
And sing, enamour'd of the nut-brown maid;
James Beattie, The Minstrel (1771)
. . . and so I sing the praises of Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar. My first sip of this beer was reminiscent of the first home-brew my husband endeavored to make. The likeness was remarkable . . . and that's a good thing.
This Rogue brew is, as the name would suggest, a brown ale. It poured with a light, fluffy head that quickly dissipated. I was immediately stuck by wonderful nutty aroma and its inviting warm brown color. The taste was rich and flavorful; hazelnut dominates this malty ale that finishes with a hint of sweetness.
Unlike lighter tasting beers that beg to be guzzled, this is a nice beer to sit back and relax with. Wonderful after a meal to be sipped, savored and simply enjoyed. Quite delicious. 6.2% alcohol by volume.
Rogue, located in Oregon, is quickly becoming one of my favorite breweries; with its amazing variety of craft beers.
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