Rogness Brewing Company

Spent an afternoon at the Rogness Brewing Company's grand opening.  This was a great event that included a beer glass, and six large tastings.  Met some artists who have great taste in wine, beer and cheese - need to connect.  The highlight of the event turned out to be a deconstructed ice cream cookie with half chocolate, half chocolate chip, and salted caramel ice cream!  Beer thoughts to follow:

Vinton (Blonde Ale): This ale was not as blonde as I expected.  It had some hops to it, but they were not astringent at all, it was kind of smooth floral hops.  It tasted like a very very pale ale, not so much a blonde.  I ended up drinking this one the most.
 

Rattler (Pale Ale): Now this tasted like a pale ale, the hops had a little bit more bite than the Vinton, yet they were not overly hoppy like an IPA.

Rook (Scotch Ale): Its been awhile since I've had a good scottish ale, so did not have a taste to remember and compare to.  Beth thought this ale tasted a little bit like medicine, I can see where she was coming from and it was not worth a second pour.

Beardy Guard (Biere de Garde): I'm not too into Saison style, so one sip and I was done.

Yogi (Chai Amber):  Wow, lots of flavor, lots of Chai.  This beer needs food, this beer needs dessert.  A few sips and I moved on but it inspired me to end with a dessert.

Ost (Porter): Tasted like a good porter.  I'm not too into porter, except when I can mix with a cider and use as a dessert.  They are coming out with a cider soon, so I expect to be back to try this combination.