NEWPORT, OREGON – John Maier’s Beard Tour started in Seattle on June 21st at the AHA Convention. It made personal appearances at the Issaquah Brewhouse, the Latona Pub, and a speech at the Gala Rogue Dinner prepared by Chef Sean Paxton that paired three courses with Rogue Mocha Porter, Chatoe Rogue OREgasmic Ale and XS Old Crustacean Ale. Also made especially for the event by John Maier was the commemorative beer Wry Smile Rye IPA.

The first leg of the Beard Bike Tour happened this past weekend with Cycle Oregon, making stops at Philomath, Alsea Falls, Bellfountain, Peoria, Harrisburg, Brownsville and Corvallis. The Beard’s next appearance will be at the Oregon Brewer’s Festival Breakfast and March on July 26th. On Friday July 27th the Beard will be seen at McMenamins Edgefield for the Sasquatch BrewAm Golf Tournament.

Beard Bike Tour’s second leg will begin September 9th at the Rogue Public House on Pier 39 in Astoria for the The Amgen People’s Coast Classic and continue for six days to Brookings, making stops at Astoria, Tillamook, Newport, Yachats, North Bend and Arizona Beach.

Some days John’s Beard is on display in Newport as part of the regular brewery/distillery tours. Reservations suggested.

ROGUE NATION

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
THE GREEN HOUSE
July 25, 2012

You may rest assured that all under and outer wear worn by the Rogue Nation’s team in London is made in the Nation.

Steven Swan
President
Rogue Nation

ROGUE NATION OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT THE GREEN HOUSE July 17, 2012 I have asked my wife and family for and received forgiveness and have entered counseling. I promised you as part of my campaign that I would never ever issue a Presidential Proclamation without having first consumed a Brutal Bitter. I sinned and sent out the Roguel Prize and Rogue Lariat awards sober. Never again. A corrected version is enclosed. I apologize to all those who were embarrassed by my sobriety. Most of all, I apologize to John’s Beard and have the Nation’s artists creating a t-shirt in its honor. ========= In honor of Dr. Chris White’s recent discovery of Yeast in John Maier’s beard, I have decided to present him with the Roguel Prize in Follicular Archaeology. Dr. White received a PhD in biochemistry from U.C. San Diego. He is a member of the Siebel Institute faculty and author of the book, Yeast – The Practical Guide to Beer Fermentation. In honor of Charlie Papazian’s important contributions, namely his seminal article, Body Harvest, I am awarding him Rogue Lariat. Known as the Father of American Homebrewing, Mr. Papazian is the President of the Brewers Association and founder of the Great American Beer Festival. His iconic book, The Complete Joy of Home Brewing, is often the sole source of home brewing information for novice brewers. In recognition of distinguished beards everywhere, a commemorative John “More Hops” Maier bobble-head and tap handle have been commissioned. The Beard will also be on the 19 Hopoe and on a $0.37 stamp.

Steven Swan

Newport, OR June 19th, 2012 – Columbus may have discovered America but Brewmaster John Maier has discovered a new wild yeast that was developed from his old growth beard.

In cooperation with White Labs, samples were collected from Rogue’s hopyard and sent to White Labs for culture and testing. Sadly all three samples proved incapable of producing a yeast suitable for brewing.

As a joke, nine beard follicles were carefully cut from the beard of Rogue Brewmaster John Maier. The follicles were placed in a petri dish and sent in for testing.

To the shock of the experts at White Labs, the beard samples had produced a yeast strain that was perfect for use in brewing. Additional testing was conducted and confirmed that the yeast strain was not Rogue’s yeast. White Labs’ Chris White said “we were shocked and thrilled with this remarkable discovery.

John has been growing his beard continuously since 1978 and he has claimed that he will never cut it off. When told of the discovery, John said simply “it was in front of me the whole time and it only took two centuries and five decades to grow.”

The beard yeast is currently being used in test brews to determine the perfect style & yeast combination. The beard beer, New Crustacean, will be released in early 2013. Rogue Ales and Spirits is dedicated to saving the terroir of Oregon hops, barley and rye, by growing our own, one acre at a time.

PORTLAND, OR, May 31, 2012 – Rogue Ales has been selected as one of only 24 breweries from around the world to participate in the inaugural Pints for Prostates Portland Pale Ale Invitational. The event will be held on July 25 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, Ore.

“Our goal was to create an event to celebrate the allure, complexity and flavors of pale ale, while raising awareness about an important men’s health issue,” said Rick Lyke, a drinks journalist and prostate cancer survivor. Lyke founded Pints for Prostates in 2008 after successful prostate cancer surgery.

Presented by Beer West magazine in conjunction with the Oregon Brewers Festival, the event benefits the Pints for Prostates campaign, which reaches men through the universal language of beer with a message about the importance of early detection.

Rogue Ales will be presenting Chatoe Rogue Single Malt Ale, a pale ale brewed with Oregon hops and barley grown on Rogue’s own Hopyard and Barley Farm. From seed to bottle, Single Malt Ale is 100% Oregon, 100% Rogue.

Tickets for the Portland Pale Ale Invitational are $30 and are available online at www.pintsforprostates.org . All net proceeds support the mission of the Pints for Prostates campaign. Only 500 tickets for this special event will be sold.

EUGENE, OR, May 16, 2012 — Army Veteran and Rogue Bartender, Ben Price, has pledged his wages & tips this Memorial Day to the Wounded WarriorProject. Rogue Ales & Spirits has agreed to match the contribution.

Ben Price, as an Airborne Infantryman in the United States Army, completed 3 tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. Ben explains his motivation for choosing the WWP, “The Wounded Warrior Project is committed to honoring and empowering our wounded warriors. It is an inspiring and comforting feeling to know there are people out there dedicated to raising awareness, connecting injured service members to one another and assisting in rehabilitation.” 

Price is currently the head bartender at the Rogue Ales Public House in Eugene, Oregon and would like to extend an invitation, on behalf of the entire Rogue family, to join him in support of the WWP.  

Since 2003, Rogue Ales & Spirits has welcomed home over 3000 returning military servicemen and women with custom painted bottles. Rogue extends its gratitude for the sacrifice these men, women and their families have made. Their dedication and bravery does not go unnoticed.

For more info, please call or write Brett Joyce, President: 503.241.3800 // brett@rogue.com

ROGUE NATION
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
May 14, 2012

According to the Washington Examiner, White House Beekeeper,
Charlie Brandts, has announced his retirement.

The Rogue Farmstead Honeybees have decided not to interview
him, giving a unanimous vote of confidence for Deputy Under
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for B’s of the Rogue Nation,
Joshua Cronin.

Steven Swan
President
Rogue Nation

ROGUE NATION
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

THE GREEN HOUSE

April 30, 2012

Many Nation Citizens have written me with concerns related to the flock of Canadian Geese feasting on the emerging stalks of Rogue Winter Barley growing in Oregon’s Tygh Valley Appellation.

At this time, we are seeking diplomatic resolution with Canadian officials. We hope that Embargo or Blockade are unnecessary, but await a response.

Steve Swan
President
Rogue Nation

ROGUE NATION
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

April 27, 2012

In honor of American National Chick Day, I am officially declaring April 27, 2012 as Rogue Nation Chick Day and hereby authorize the Department of Agriculture Chick Department to acquire three Sex Pullets, increasing the Nation’s Chick population to 25.

Steve Swan
President
Rogue Nation

NEWPORT, OR, (April 26, 2012) – How far would you walk for a dog? Or a cat? For Rogue Nation Ambassador Leah Hansen and her dad Mike, the answer is 600 miles. This week, they set off from Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho on a 207 hour, 29 minute hike to Newport, Oregon – The hometown of Rogue Ales and Spirits.

The Hansen’s journey is a fund-raiser for Help Every Little Paw (HELP), a non-profit that pays for veterinary services, low cost spay and neuter programs, and provides food for companion animals in need. HELP hopes to raise $20,000, which will keep hundreds of pets in their loving homes and out of the pound or animal shelters.

The 600-mile route meanders through some of the most scenic places of the Pacific Northwest, including cities like Spokane and Portland, and small towns such as Ritzville, Eltopia and Mabton. Where they can’t find hotels, the Hansens will spend the night in the homes of friends, a trailer, and even a barn.

You can follow the Hansens on their journey through HELP’s Facebook page and can donate on HELP’s website.
Leah and Mike plan to arrive in Newport on Friday, May 18th, the first day of the 6th Annual Brewer’s Memorial Ale Fest. Held inside the Rogue Brewery, BMAF raises money for animal groups on the Central Oregon Coast. Leah has organized BMAF’s doggie Olympics for two years. And Rogue is pleased to support her and Mike on their walk with a donation of $2,500.

For more information:
Facebook: Help Every Little Paw
Help Every Little Paw: www.helpeverylittlepaw.org
Brewer’s Memorial Ale Fest: www.brewersalefest.com