In this case, the mistake was not checking the label closely at the store. I will officially blame: 1. Rogue's policy of using the same logos over and over. B. Low blood sugar, because I had to fast for some blood work.
Any way, I'm now drinking a pint of Rogue Hazelnut Brown. I've avoided it in the past, as I am not a fan of hazelnuts. The hazelnut is definitely in the background, though. It's more bitter (33 IBU) than I like for a brown. It's malty, has complex caramels, hop flavor and aroma are subdued. A little surprising since Perle is one of the hops.
It won't replace Pelican's Doryman's dark or 4-5 other browns I enjoy. Given the choice between most Belgians and yet-another-IPA, I'd drink it again. Since it's a bomber, I'll be doing that soon.
Any way, I'm now drinking a pint of Rogue Hazelnut Brown. I've avoided it in the past, as I am not a fan of hazelnuts. The hazelnut is definitely in the background, though. It's more bitter (33 IBU) than I like for a brown. It's malty, has complex caramels, hop flavor and aroma are subdued. A little surprising since Perle is one of the hops.
It won't replace Pelican's Doryman's dark or 4-5 other browns I enjoy. Given the choice between most Belgians and yet-another-IPA, I'd drink it again. Since it's a bomber, I'll be doing that soon.
