Beer #8 on my “12 Beers of Christmas” list comes from a
brewery that makes one of my all time favorite brews in their Hazel Nut Brown
Nectar, I absolutely love that beer, but Rouge Ales aren’t always the cheapest
of craft beers and as much as I hate to admit it I don’t always want to drop 11
or 12 bucks on a 6 pack. That being said, Rouge’s American Amber Ale &
Mocha Porter can be found in my beer cabinet on a semi regular basis.
Red (Amber) Ale
Red (Amber) Ale
Rogue Ales, Newport Oregon
6% ABV
Santa’s Private reserve is dark amber in color with a strong
floral aroma, crisp presentation & HUGE hop taste, certainly not for the
faint of heart, (as Santa can certainly attest to)…
While Rogue suggest serving the ale with beef or pork, I opted
to sample this brew all by its lonesome, as I feel that really hoppy brews can
sometimes overpower food and are better enjoyed alone.
I may or may not have a few Rouge pint glasses and a T-shirt
from the company, (I’m brand loyal like that).
So should you find yourself on the island of misfit toys, Santa’s
Special Reserve may help you along the way.
