Author: alexthegraham

Gelber Drache IIIPA

by alexthegraham, posted in Release
The Gelber Drache (Yellow Dragon) is here to bring you warmth, illumination and wealth. It is huge with a beautiful, long-lasting white head and a lingering bitterness from the plentiful Sorachi Ace and Citra hops which give this monster a lemony-citrus flavor. The Weyermann pilsner malt provides a strong backbone to balance the bitterness.

In Japanese tradition the color yellow symbolizes courage and protection, so don’t be a coward, but enjoy carefully as it is a very powerful beast.

ABV: 10.2%
IBU: 95

Hellerbock

by alexthegraham, posted in Release

Light in color and that’s about it. Our Hellerbock is an aromatic, flavorful, medium-bodied German style lager made from traditional continental malt, yeast and hops featuring classic Hallertauer Magnum and Mittelfueh with a touch of Czech Saaz to add a bit of spice to the mix. If you’re a fan of German style lagers, grab your goat and get on down to Rogue East Side this Wednesday for a taste of this delicious brew. Prost!

6.7% ABV
28 IBU

Zythos IPA

by alexthegraham, posted in Release
Zythos® is a new hop blend created specifically to showcase that distinct Pacific Northwest hop profile – pine, tangerine, and a little grapefruit. With a light maltiness and just a little wheat, the real star here is the hops.
6.6% ABV
66 IBUs

Strong Armed Ale

by alexthegraham, posted in Release

This is an American Strong Ale that is hop forward with a surprisingly malty finish. Malts included Mecca Grade Pelton, Maris Otter, Munich, Flaked Barley, Victory and Special B. Centennial hops were used for bittering, Centennial/Willamette for flavor and Willamette for aroma and the yeast was Imperial Joystick. This was a homebrew recipe brewed by Chris (Amanda’s dad) since the mid ‘90s and was converted from a 5 gallon batch size to the Green Dragon system.

This ale is the perfect embodiment of Alex-Louis Armstrong, also known as the Strong Armed Alchemist.  The backbone of the Centennial and Willamette hops create the familiar sturdiness that we all know and love.  Finishing off the beer is the malt sweetness that echoes Armstrong’s kindness towards others, something that is unexpected from an American Strong Ale.

8.6% ABV
62 IBUs