Rogue Ales Sends Pumpkin Patch Ale Out to Distribution

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pparoguebottleRogue Ales (Newport, Oregon) announced this week that they have officially released Pumpkin Patch Ale as a special fall offering.

For those of you who may be overwhelmed by the proliferation of pumpkin-themed everything turning up on stores shelves these days, take solace in knowing that Pumpkin Patch Ale is truly special because it was brewed with fresh pumpkins grown and harvested at Rogue Farms in Independence, Oregon.  This project started back in late spring when Dream Pumpkins were planted on one acre of the farm.  Once the gourds reached a “deep orange in color and their sweetness . . .peaked from the warm Oregon summer,” they were picked and immediately made the 77-mile trip to the brewery.  Upon arrival in Newport, “the pumpkins were hand-chopped and seeded, roasted in pizza ovens, and pitched fresh into the brew kettle along with vanilla bean, ginger, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange peel and Rogue Farms Independent hops to create Pumpkin Patch Ale.”

“It takes time to plant, grow, harvest, roast and brew with our own pumpkins, but real pumpkin beer is worth the wait,” said Rogue Brewmaster John Maier.

Pumpkin Patch Ale is available now on draft and in 750 ml bottles.  Pumpkin aficionados can track this one down by visiting their favorite craft beer-friendly retailer in Alabama, Florida, or any other state in Rogue Ale’s nationwide distribution footprint.  Prost!

Vital Information on Pumpkin Patch Ale from Rogue Ales

Release – Limited/Seasonal
Style – Specialty Ale brewed with Rogue Farms Pumpkins
ABV – 6.1%
IBUs – 25
Malts – Rogue Farms Dare™, Risk™, Carafa II & Crystal Wheat Malts
Hops – Rogue Farms Independent Hops
Yeast – Pacman Yeast
Other Ingredients – Rogue Farms Dream Pumpkins, Orange Peel, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cardamom, Vanilla, Ginger & Nutmeg
Availability – 750 ml bottles and draft

 

Rogue Ales releases Promise Gone Aw-Rye IPA

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promisegoneawryeRogue Ales (Newport, Oregon) recently announced that they have released Promise Gone Aw-Rye IPA as a new specialty offering.

Each year, a special one-time only beer is brewed up by Brewmaster John Maier and given as a gift to all Rogue employees for the holidays.  The story is supposed to end there for these exclusive beers, but last year’s creation of a Red Rye India Pale Ale was such a hit with members of the Rogue Ales family that they decided it just had to be shared with all fans of craft beer and the brewery.  Dubbed Promise Gone Aw-Rye, this 7.5% ABV offering is brewed with Dream Rye grown at Rogue Farms to allow the beer to lead with a spicy character.  Rogue Farms-grown hops and a full malt body provide the rye with balance and support to bring this this truly special Rye IPA together.

“Not only did it take a lot of convincing for John to finally agree to break his promise and brew more of his red rye IPA,” said Rogue President Brett Joyce, “but it’s taken a lot of dare, risk and dream to grow our own rye.”

Promise Gone Aw-Rye IPA is now available for a limited time on draft and in 22 oz. bombers.  Look for this brew at craft beer-friendly establishments in Alabama, Florida and throughout Rogue’s distribution area.  Prost!

Vital Information on Promise Gone Aw-Rye IPA from Rogue Ales

Style – Rye IPA
Availability – Specialty
ABV – 7.5%
IBUs – 70
Hops –  Rogue Farms Liberty Hops, Centennial & Simcoe Hops
Malts – 2-Row, Munich, Rogue Farms Dream Rye, 40, C75 & C120 Malts
Yeast – Pacman Yeast
Packaging – 22 oz. bottles and on draft