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The Grow Your Own (GYO) series from Rouge has really impressed me, and this addition in the line up is nothing short of fantastic. Named OREgasmic Ale, it pours into a stunning orange, almost amber color, but muddy'd up by the malts. It heads quite well, nice frothy fill that laces the glass as you drink. The pour carries a nice, mellow aroma, a little floral. almost peachy smelling. The hops are not very present in the aroma, but noticeable.

Each sip is just as good as the first. A fruit like sweetness at the beginning that carries into and strong, full bodied sip and ends with an almost prefect hop complement. I would definitely throw this into the American Pale Ale category. The malts add an almost oak smoothness which really settles the hops.

This bottle has made its place on my shelf and will most likely be something i pick up again in the future. I think you should make it a point too as well.

"Beer: because one doesn't solve the world's problems over white wine" -Anonymous

Thank You, Bablo

So this is a new take on an old classic as far as I am concerned. A buddy of mine got me hooked on this Black and Tan recipe that I have got to share and hope it gets passed along.

Much like the classic, Guinness is used for the top black portion of the pint. But instead of a traditional Pale Ale, Shipyard Pumpkin Head is substituted. This gives the pint a cinnamon sweetness that compliments the full bodied and smooth Guinness unusually well. The first few sips taste like regular Guinness, not a bad thing. The further down to the middle of the pint you get is sweetens up a bit, you get a nice blend good tones, the smoothness of the stout makes it quite easy to drink quickly. The bottom of the glass is by far the best, the faintest traces of Guinness dull the, what can be overwhelming sweetness*, of the Pumpkin Head and mellows it out. The aroma that fills your nose as you tip the glass all the way up to take that last sip makes it all worth it.

I've been drinking these for about 2 weeks now, and I've gotten pretty good at pouring them out(keep in mind that picture is minus a few sips), the bent spoon was far the best arts and crafts project I've done in some time, it helps keep the halves much more separated than just trying to free hand it into a glass. Trust me.

"There is nothing in the world like the first taste of beer."  - John Steinbeck

*anyone who has attempted to drink multiple Pumpkin Heads knows what I'm talking about!