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A "Wee Heavy" McRogue Returns NEWPORT, OR, September 10, 2010 - On October 1st, Rogue will bring an old favorite out of retirement after nearly a decade -- XS McRogue Scotch Ale. Unlike most Scottish Ales, which are light in color and body, McRogue Scotch Ale is a hearty brew, deep copper in color, with a caramel aroma, rich malty flavor and a roasted malt background. McRogue Scotch Ale originally debuted at the 1995 Oregon Brewers Festival. It is made with 10 ingredients: Great Western Harrington, Klages, Beeston Amber & Pale Chocolate & Weyermann Caramunich Malts; Kent Golding and Rogue Micro Hopyard Revolution Hops; Rolled Oats, Free Range Coastal Water and Top Fermenting Pacman Yeast. Brewing Specifications: 17.5o Plato, 45 IBU, 75 AA, 28.6o Lovibond. McRogue will be available on draft and in 7-ounce serigraphed "nip" bottles. McRogue Scotch Ale is brewed using hops from the Chatoe Rogue hopyard in Oregon's Wigrich Appellation and barley f...