Sometimes I just have to try a beer based on the packaging. Morimoto Imperial Pilsner from Rogue is onesuch. It comes in a lovely, resealable ceramic bottle. Add to that my eldest daughter is really getting into all things Japanese and urged me to buy it.

It also turns out to have been on Ron’s Wish List last year.

I actually bought this several weeks ago. I just haven’t had a good opportunity to have 750ml of a 8.8% ABV beer.

From Rogue’s website:

Style: Pilsner

Food Pairing: Seafood, Poultry

Tasting Notes:
Golden in color with a dry hop floral aroma and intense hop bitterness supported by a big malty backbone which culminates into a hedonistic mouthful.

Ingredients:
100% French Pilsner. 100% Sterling. Czech Pils Yeast & Free Range Coastal Water.

Specs:
18º PLATO
74 IBU
80 AA
16º Lovibond

I like the idea of a “hedonistic mouthful”.

Light amber in color with a cream colored head. Seems a bit hazy. Lots and lots of spicy hoppiness in the aroma. Body is surprisingly full, and there’s plenty more spice in the flavor. It’s oddly smooth with a bite at the same time. Interesting.

Hopheads would love this.

It has quite a kick. If you drink the whole 1 pint 10 fluid ounces yourself, plan on not going anywhere.

Pretty good, though. I rather liked it.

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