Rogue Chipotle Ale (Mexicali)

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Pours a clear, dark, reddish amber bordering on chestnut with a very thick and persistent pale buff head. Aroma is not strong but lures with malty and subtle vegetable tones. Flavor is bolder than the wan aroma, adding subtle peppery and hoppy notes to the slightly sweet malt core. Texture is smooth and fairly firm, and fizz persists. Let spring spring with a crater of this.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8

Pours cloudy orange with a thick dense cap. The smokey sweet chipotle aroma over creamy caramel and brown bread is beautiful. The bittersweetness of the smoked chile is also the dominant flavor, yet without being overpowering. It has an almost umami character, and reminds me of bacon. More woody than spicy, this is not pungent or hot as some chipotles are. A mild mustiness reminds me of bleu cheese, but it's devoid of any sharp bite. Yes, my overall impression is cobb salad without any tang. Balanced, not extreme in any way. Lacing all over, almost sticky, but light carbonation and a smooth yet mostly wet feel. I genuinely enjoy this one and look forward to having it again.

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6

Sampled at the pub. Poured an amber color with a clear consistency and small foamy white head that lasted for a while leaving good lacing. The aroma is of lots of chiles with some malt as well. The taste had the chiles taking center stage, with a tinge of malt in the finish. The mouthfeel had a good amount of carbonation with a crisp finish. Medium-bodied.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

I wonder who was the first to marry hot and spicy with beer because sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't. This is a case where the chipotle spices complement the malt and hops quite well resulting in a refreshing flavourful beer with a bite.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

650ml bottle
5.0% ABV
I tried this beer on July 23, 2011 after purchasing from the Queen's Quay LCBO outlet in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent golden-red colour with a rocky tan head. The aroma was pepper, caramel, some floral hints, and yeast. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour packed some heat. Chipotle flavour, some smoked meat, caramel, and hops. I enjoyed it.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

I was quite happy to find this one at the LCBO (as it is a different one which our country is not strong on stuff like that - but I love). Pours a clean amber colour with a beige head that is frothy, last a real long time and creates good thick foamy lacing. I cannot smell the chipotle, but a light malty aroma with notes of nuts and bread. The taste though is quite special. The chipotle is a bit more present, but still not overpowering. A real nice burnt flavour comes up. Mild lingering, and quite refreshing overall with decent malt and caramel in the aftertaste. A nice different brew that is worth trying, and not as powerful as most people would be scared of the pepper itself.

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8

650mn bottle: pours a clouded amber with a 3 finger creamy cap. Aroma is malty with some smoke some earthiness and a herbacious tone. Decent malty golden ale with some smokey herbal notes tucked beneath the hopping. Finish is wet lightly bitter with some smoke and a light pepper warmth. Well crafted and carried off but not my personal favorite flavor combo.

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6

Wow this is a weird beer. Little bit of lacing and a partly cloudy orange color. Aroma is a little sweet with hints of chipotle. Once you take the sip you you really get a kick of chipotle. It actually goes ok with the beer but leaves an odd aftertaste. Probably wouldn't buy it again but it's not actually bad. Light body and easy to drink

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6

I bought this beer at the world market in Newport News, Va. Pours a dark and slightly hazy amber with small foamy head. Smells spicy like roasted peppers and chillies. Taste was a bit dry and bitter, slight woody/smokey notes. A touch of sweetness and spice very unique indeed.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

22oz bottle. Pours a clear light copper with a white head that quickly diminishes to a thin film that leaves some lacing.

The aroma is subdued - some sweet malts and smokey peppers and liquid smoke.

The flavor is some sweet malt quickly followed by a lot of smokey chipotle pepper with some light to moderate heat in the background. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with low carbonation - slightly watery.

Overall, this is one of the best chili beers I've had. It's pretty moderate in heat, but I really like the flavors of the chipotle and smokiness. It's still pretty one-sided in that it's all about the pepper.