255: Rogue XS Imperial IPA

When you drink a different beer every day, you start to appreciate unique beers that come in smaller bottles, and that are sold singly. Specialty beer stores sometimes sell single 12 ounce bottles (almost never single cans), and Belgian 330 mL bottles are almost always sold singly due to price, no matter where you are. But most convenience stores and groceries are loathe to break up a six-pack anymore, and the vast majority of seasonal releases, tend to come in bombers anyway.

You’ll forgive me for sounding like a bit of a sissy when I say that it seems like an unnecessary tax on my already over-taxed liver to drink 22 ounces of beer every day.

That’s what I appreciate about Rogue’s tiny package. It’s kind to my liver. And yours. Because, realistically – who’s going to drink a whole bomber of Imperial IPA on a school night?

Beer Name: Rogue XS Imperial IPA
Brewer: Rogue Brewing
Price: N/A
Sampled: September 12, 2010
Rating: 4/5
Notes: Really aspirin-y hoppy. Felt a little thin on its own, but actually tastes great with spicy food. Hops come forward big time, leaving nice, grainy finish.
ABV: N/A
IBU: 75 ibu
OG 20°P
TG N/A
Serving Type: (teensy tiny) Bottle.