The Rogue Brewmaster, John Maier, entered his homebrewed barley wine into the American Homebrewers Association competition in 1988.  John’s entry earned him Homebrewer of the Year and a year later he was the head brewer of Rogue Ales.  The recipe hasn’t changed since 1988 and it is delicious.

The Rogue Barleywine has a funky, carmel nose.  The taste is bold with dark, dried fruit notes.  The finish is a perfect mix of the fruit and carmel mixing with bold hops.  The subtle carbonation and high alcohol level could fool some into thinking that they were sipping on liquor.

A really fun and delicious beer, unlike almost any other product out there.  Find yourself a bottle and enjoy.

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