Brews and Blues Beer and Smokin’ Blues

Santa’s Private Reserve

Brewery: Rogue Ales
Where: Newport, Oregon
Beer: Santa's Private Reserve
Style: American Amber / Red Ale
IBU: 65
ABV: 6%

Christmas day is over and I'm totally worn out.  I have had this beer on my shelf for a while saving it for this very specific and special occasion.  I tossed it in the fridge this morning knowing that I was going to wind up my day by popping the cap on yet another Rogue.  Santa's Private Reserve is a not your average winter holiday seasonal beer.  In fact, it's not really going to fall into that category at all.  Santa has had enough of the all-spice, coriander, nutmeg, clove, and whatever else might have found its way into other kettles.  What Santa really wants after a long trip around the globe is a big fat malt bomb that starts the bitterness with a good helping of Chinook hops and finished with the fantastic aroma and flavor of Centennial hops.  Rogue has come to the rescue and answered Santa's request with this year's Santa's Private Reserve.  This beer poured with a rich amber color and foamy head followed by a big aroma of malt and Centennial hops. 

On that note, I'm going to call it a day and finish this wonderful beer.  If you haven't tried this one yet, you better get them while you can or you might have to wait until next year...  seriously folk... this is a bad one to miss!