25 Jan 2009
Rogue Yellow Snow IPA
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About: I recall my first sip of beer very fondly. At a very early age I was watching a baseball game with my father, and he noticed I was curious as to the colorful red and white canned beverage in his hand and finally offered me a sip. At that point I felt like I was a part of something special. As I was never able to touch those elusive drinks prior to that moment, I felt like a grown man, sipping the sudsy elixir with my dad watching sports on the tv screen.
That was a one time event though, and it wasnt until my teen years when I realized the magical effects beer can have at social functions. I became enamored immediately with the level of fun that can be had while drinking what I also had confessed was the most refreshing drink in existence.
After years of experimenting with every drink available to me, I have found my tastes and preferences have matured. Still, more so than ever I am driven by the quest to find the ultimate beverage. Though I know there is no such thing I am always trying something new to find my favorites. I enjoy variety, and also believe the only way to discover truly what you enjoy the most is by trying everything you can. Not only do you learn about the various styles and flavors associated with the many kinds of beer, but you also learn what you like as well as what perhaps you are not particularly fond of. There is a time and a mood for just about any style of beer crafted today, and the more you experience the better you are prepared to suit your own tastes.
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Name: Yellow Snow IPA
Brewery: Rogue
Overall Rating: A-
Style: IPA
Serving Style: 22oz Bottle
ABV: ?% – Either I am blind or Rogue forgot to print this on the bottle.
IBU:70 – They did give the IBU though!?
Price: $5.99
Appearance: The liquid poured out very cloudy and golden. A nice off-white head that was not too full and dissipated quick, but left a light lacing all around the glass.
Aroma: You can smell sweet hops lifting off the glass. I detect a citrus and fruit like aroma as well that is mild and gentle.
Flavor: The hops are deliciously prominent here, full and plentiful but not too intense. They are indeed backed up with slight citrus flavors. The finish is good , wet and bitter. This is definitely a premium American style IPA with plenty of hops and extra flavors to compliment them.
Body: The carbonation is creamy and light enough for you to enjoy the flavors. The body is full and lively with the Yellow Snow.
Enjoyability: Rogue has done it again here with a fine example of an American IPA. There is plenty of hoppiness, but with some extra layers of complexity to the flavor that helps this one to stand out from the crowd. It builds up well and finishes nicely. I would definitely recommend this one to anyone that likes a good hoppy IPA or a bitter beer. Still, I wonder what the abv is on this one?
Another take: Left4Beer | Ba
Tags: A-, beer review, bitter, IPA, lack of ABV nightmare, rogue, Yellow Snow
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January 26th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Doesn’t look like the ABV is on the bottle or Rogue’s website, but my local bar lists it at 6.2%, as do Metromix and Urbandiner’s reviews. Hope that helps!
January 26th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Thanks for the info J, wonder where they got that from however??
Interesting…
November 22nd, 2011 at 7:04 pm
Rogue states approximate abv is Plato divided by 2.5. So, 15 / 2.5 = 6%.