On our Oregon coast trek, Michele and I stopped in Newport to tour Rogue's Brewery and stay above their downtown pub: Bed and Beer. While the apartment above Rogue was dingy and the brewery's tour guide was uninformed, the beer was delicious. The tour concluded with a complimentary Santa's Private Reserve; a delicious, hearty, seasonal red. We also decided to taste Integrity IPA, Imperial Pilsner, Kell's Irish Lager, Chipolte Ale, Mocha Porter, Hazelnut Brown, Rogue Imperial Stout, and Brewer (perhaps my favorite of all the beer I had in Oregon). We also visited the downtown Newport Rogue Brewpub, as well as the one in downtown Portland. We continued the tastings with Juniper Pale Ale, Imperial IPA, Menage Frog (sweet Belgian tripel, not my style), Organic Brown Ale, Hop Heaven, and Monk Madness (another favorite).
Rogue distributes nationwide and makes very, very good beers. Check the links for more info/history.
From top to bottom: Rogue's Brewery, exterior; Rogue Gift Shop; Palates of Grain; Fermenters, Bottling System; Bottles and Kegs Ready to Ship; The Tasting.
