Gross! ‘Beard Beer’ From Rogue Brewing Company Crafts Beer From Beard Follicles

Rogue, the brewing company known for their great selection of craft beers as well some unique choices like they're Bacon Maple Donut beer is now going to make a beer crafted and inspired from one of the Rogue brewmasters.

Looking for inspiration, brewmaster John Maier thought he could make a beer utilizing a wild yeast that naturally grows in his old beard growth. Those turned out to be a failure, but the follicles from his beard directly shows that there was something that could be used in brewing beer.

John said he has been growing his beard since 1978 and will never shave it off. The beard beer should be out early 2013. I can't wait!

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