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Rogue makes Jazz Guy Ale for Portland Jazz Festival

The Oregonian - by John Foyston

January 06, 2009

World class jazz calls for world class beer. So for the fourth year, Rogue Ales has produced a limited edition Jazz Guy Ale bottle for the Portland Jazz Festival.

The Portland Jazz Festival has been named one of the top five jazz festivals by Jazz journalist Magazine and Jazz Guy ale is a six-time World Champion amber ale. The festival will bring top national and international acts to venues throughout Portland during its 10-day run, February 13-22.

Jazz Guy Ale will be available on draft and in custom 22 oz. serigraphed bottles starting Feb. 1. Jazz Guy Ale 2009 is part of a collectible series of Jazz Guy ale bottles that changes yearly.

The Jazz Guy Ale bottle will be featured at a VIP kickoff reception Feb. 13 at Pioneer Courthouse Square and will be available at all Rogue pubs on draft and in bottles throughout the festival.

As part of the festival, Rogue will host three nights of jazz at the Rogue Distillery & Public House: John Stowell, Jeff Johnson and John Bishop on February 13th, Eddie Parente Gypsy Jazz on February 14th, and Mood Area 52 on February 21th. Dan Balmer will also play on February 20th at Rogue's sister pub, the Green Dragon Bistro & Brewpub.

And when the musicians pack their bags and leave town, Jazz Guy ale will follow them to jazz venues and festivals across the country. Jazz Guy ale will be available in New Orleans, San Francisco, Boston, Minneapolis, New York City, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Seattle and Chicago.

Rogue Jazz Guy ale is made with 9 ingredients: Harrington and Klages, Cara Vienna, English 115 & 135 Crystal Malts; Cascade and Kent Golding Hops; Rogue's proprietary Pacman ale yeast & free range coastal water. No chemicals, additives or preservatives. It is tawny in color with a coffee aroma, tight head and a delicate roasted malt accent.

Celebrating its second century, Rogue ales is an Artisan Varietal Brewery founded in Oregon in 1988, as one of America's first 50 microbreweries.

Rogue has 600+ awards for taste and quality and is available nationally

and in 20 countries.

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Rogue makes Jazz Guy Ale for Portland Jazz Festival

The Oregonian - by John Foyston

January 06, 2009

World class jazz calls for world class beer. So for the fourth year, Rogue Ales has produced a limited edition Jazz Guy Ale bottle for the Portland Jazz Festival.

The Portland Jazz Festival has been named one of the top five jazz festivals by Jazz journalist Magazine and Jazz Guy ale is a six-time World Champion amber ale. The festival will bring top national and international acts to venues throughout Portland during its 10-day run, February 13-22.

Jazz Guy Ale will be available on draft and in custom 22 oz. serigraphed bottles starting Feb. 1. Jazz Guy Ale 2009 is part of a collectible series of Jazz Guy ale bottles that changes yearly.

The Jazz Guy Ale bottle will be featured at a VIP kickoff reception Feb. 13 at Pioneer Courthouse Square and will be available at all Rogue pubs on draft and in bottles throughout the festival.

As part of the festival, Rogue will host three nights of jazz at the Rogue Distillery & Public House: John Stowell, Jeff Johnson and John Bishop on February 13th, Eddie Parente Gypsy Jazz on February 14th, and Mood Area 52 on February 21th. Dan Balmer will also play on February 20th at Rogue's sister pub, the Green Dragon Bistro & Brewpub.

And when the musicians pack their bags and leave town, Jazz Guy ale will follow them to jazz venues and festivals across the country. Jazz Guy ale will be available in New Orleans, San Francisco, Boston, Minneapolis, New York City, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Seattle and Chicago.

Rogue Jazz Guy ale is made with 9 ingredients: Harrington and Klages, Cara Vienna, English 115 & 135 Crystal Malts; Cascade and Kent Golding Hops; Rogue's proprietary Pacman ale yeast & free range coastal water. No chemicals, additives or preservatives. It is tawny in color with a coffee aroma, tight head and a delicate roasted malt accent.

Celebrating its second century, Rogue ales is an Artisan Varietal Brewery founded in Oregon in 1988, as one of America's first 50 microbreweries.

Rogue has 600+ awards for taste and quality and is available nationally

and in 20 countries.

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sounds tasty. Can't wait to try that !

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That looks good. I liked the Dead Guy Ale and Juniper Pale Ale they make.

Has anybody had the Brother Thelonious Belgain by North Coast Brewery?

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It's okay. Unless you really want the label artwork I'd say save your money and buy a real Belgian. I love North Coast's Old Stock Ale & their Old Rasputin Stouts (they have an Imperial as well), but their Belgian just isn't in the same class as those 2.

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That looks good. I liked the Dead Guy Ale and Juniper Pale Ale they make.

Has anybody had the Brother Thelonious Belgain by North Coast Brewery?

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It's okay. Unless you really want the label artwork I'd say save your money and buy a real Belgian. I love North Coast's Old Stock Ale & their Old Rasputin Stouts (they have an Imperial as well), but their Belgian just isn't in the same class as those 2.

Yeah, I was underwhelmed as well and not particularly enamored either with North Coast's other dubbel, Cru d'Or (basically an organic version of Brother Thelonious). If you want a good value domestic beer in this style, I would try the Ommegang Abbey Ale - you can often get a bomber for around $6-7.

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That looks good. I liked the Dead Guy Ale and Juniper Pale Ale they make.

Has anybody had the Brother Thelonious Belgain by North Coast Brewery?

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The Thelonious brew may not be special but the Sweatshirt they sell with the Cool Monk painting sure is. They may sell it online as well. Picked mine up a few years ago at the Monterey Jazz Fest.

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That looks good. I liked the Dead Guy Ale and Juniper Pale Ale they make.

Has anybody had the Brother Thelonious Belgain by North Coast Brewery?

brand-BroThelo.jpg

The Thelonious brew may not be special but the Sweatshirt they sell with the Cool Monk painting sure is. They may sell it online as well. Picked mine up a few years ago at the Monterey Jazz Fest.

They have a great eye for design. I like the Red Seal logo and many of their other labels too. And yes, you can wear Brother Thelonious. :)

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It's okay. Unless you really want the label artwork I'd say save your money and buy a real Belgian. I love North Coast's Old Stock Ale & their Old Rasputin Stouts (they have an Imperial as well), but their Belgian just isn't in the same class as those 2.

Thats what I heard, thanks. Think I will just get the shirt. The only American made Belgian I ever liked was the Hennpin and the Ommegang Abbey. Fat Tire is everywhere here in SF which I think is terrible.

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It's okay. Unless you really want the label artwork I'd say save your money and buy a real Belgian. I love North Coast's Old Stock Ale & their Old Rasputin Stouts (they have an Imperial as well), but their Belgian just isn't in the same class as those 2.

Thats what I heard, thanks. Think I will just get the shirt. The only American made Belgian I ever liked was the Hennpin and the Ommegang Abbey. Fat Tire is everywhere here in SF which I think is terrible.

(pre-emptive apology for derailing thread)

Have you tried the Brother David's Double from Anderson Valley? The version I tried in the bottle was only OK but I once had one on tap (they used to have it at the Elbo Room in SF) that was delicious.

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(pre-emptive apology for derailing thread)

Have you tried the Brother David's Double from Anderson Valley? The version I tried in the bottle was only OK but I once had one on tap (they used to have it at the Elbo Room in SF) that was delicious.

Hey, thanks for mentioning that as I'm a fan of Anderson Valley too. And yeah baby, it is a treat when you find a place that has precious stuff like that on tap! We have a bar that moves kegs around all the time so you have to be there at the right time. I've missed the days that Old Rasputin Imperial was broken out. I wish they had some sort of email system to warn me. Maybe they'd rather people go every day. :)

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It's okay. Unless you really want the label artwork I'd say save your money and buy a real Belgian. I love North Coast's Old Stock Ale & their Old Rasputin Stouts (they have an Imperial as well), but their Belgian just isn't in the same class as those 2.

Thats what I heard, thanks. Think I will just get the shirt. The only American made Belgian I ever liked was the Hennpin and the Ommegang Abbey. Fat Tire is everywhere here in SF which I think is terrible.

Have you tried these?

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These aren't Belgian style, but tehy are really good:

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Big Wheel and Johnny,

I will look for those. The Anderson Valley and DogFish Head are two of my favorite Breweries and most of what they put out are available in my area. Thanks.

To keep it music related the PDX Jazz fest lineup has a couple events I wouldn't mind going up for. Has anybody else been to previous festivals?

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It's okay. Unless you really want the label artwork I'd say save your money and buy a real Belgian. I love North Coast's Old Stock Ale & their Old Rasputin Stouts (they have an Imperial as well), but their Belgian just isn't in the same class as those 2.

Thats what I heard, thanks. Think I will just get the shirt. The only American made Belgian I ever liked was the Hennpin and the Ommegang Abbey. Fat Tire is everywhere here in SF which I think is terrible.

Have you tried these?

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These aren't Belgian style, but tehy are really good:

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The Reverend is Belgian style - It's an Abt/Quadrupel. I have one sitting on a high shelf aging for a while on the advice of my local beer guru.

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