Sunday, August 17, 2025

620. Rogue Ales (Newport, OR) - Berry Blonde

“Among Oregon’s tangled vines and brambles thrive the sweet marionberries and juicy plums that burst forth in our Berry Blonde Ale. This berry blonde ale presents a refreshing blend of marionberry and plum flavors, balanced by a light biscuity malt backbone and subtle floral hops. With a clean finish, it offers a delightful harmony of fruity sweetness and crisp drinkability.”

It’s both sweet and dry, with a strong fruit flavor that suggests a perfect combination of the tart marionberry and the sweet plum. The blonde ale backbone lets the fruit steal the show while the beer is cold, and then makes its slightly malty voice heard once the beer starts to warm. Very well done.

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