Style: Pilsner

ABV: 5.3 IBU: 3.0

98/100
Aroma: 12
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 19
Mouthfeel: 5

Rogue Farms Good Chit

What the brewers say

“Taste the terroir of Rogue Farms barley that we grew, harvested, and floor malted in small batches.”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “Faint noble hops aroma that’s more German than Saaz, probably due to the huge head that cuts down the aroma. Nice bready Pilsner malt that comes through just barely. Slight sulfur edge with some floral subtleties to remind you it’s a lager.”

Flavor: “Much maltier than expected, although not really sweet—more in the Czech realm of Pilsners. Toasty and bready delicateness is restrained, with distinct sulfur tones and a nice hops bitterness that lingers.”

Overall: “The bitterness builds as you drink it and balances well with the malt. A wonderfully subtle beer that is expertly and perfectly crafted.”

What our editors thought

Review printed in: Hoppy Lagers (August-September 2016) (View All Issues)


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**Aroma:** “Strong cotton candy and bubblegum, very sweet, with a strong floral—almost soap-like—note on the nose. Some sweet biscuit malt character and slight orange creamsicle and lemon citrus notes. Low earthy, sulfur hops notes.” **Flavor:** “Very sweet up front, but fades to super bitter and is champagne-like on the finish. The same bubblegum and cotton candy tones linger throughout, but are lost in the bitterness at times. Malt almost balances the spicy bitterness of the hops and is slightly sweet.” **Overall:** “A decent Pilsner offering, although the malt and hops are somewhat unbalanced. It’s a solid, refreshing German-style Pilsner.”

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**Aroma:** “Very delicate at first, skunky, with some muscular German hops aroma that’s mostly floral. Behind that lies some cracker and mild bread sweetness. Earthy, sulfur tones, and spicy and earthy notes.” **Flavor:** “Skunkiness up front, followed by malty biscuit, honey, and cracker. Floral hops bring on some spice and bitterness, along with some lime. Good body and high carbonation create a nice bite at the end.” **Overall:** “Refreshing and welcome if you like the simple nature of this beer. Bright, light, and a little rough around the edges, but well-balanced with the hops and malt flavors.”

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**Aroma:** “A prominent sulfur note surrounds all other aromas but is not unpleasant. Some light spice and floral characters, along with an earthy, woody hops aroma. A little musty, like a root cellar, along with some almost copper-like minerality.” **Flavor:** “A nice, delicate sweet biscuit malt profile that complements the hops bitterness. Some light minerality adds a bit of complexity that highlights the malt character, with some earthy and musty notes. The carbonation helps open up the hops, allowing the flavors to stay on the tongue with a crisp, welcoming feel.” **Overall:** “A well-crafted, well-executed beer that stays true to tradition while adding some small twists to keep it feeling new. Crisp and simple, with the blend of bitter and biscuit. Very pleasant to the palate and invites a second glass.”

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