Rogue Newport Daze 19.2OZ

Rogue Newport Daze 19.2OZ is a hazy pale ale brewed in Newport, Oregon, at 5.5% ABV and 35 IBU, served in a 19.2oz stovepipe can. Built on a grain bill of 2-row malt, rolled oats, and white wheat, and hopped with Sabro and El Dorado varieties, it earned an 86 score on BeerAdvocate and holds a 3.7 out of 5 rating on Untappd from over 24,000 reviews. Note that this beer has been discontinued by the brewery, making remaining inventory increasingly limited.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5.5%  |  IBU: 35  |  SRM: 12.2  |  Origin: Newport, Oregon  |  Style: Hazy Pale Ale  |  Brewery: Rogue Ales

Production & Heritage

Rogue Ales, founded in 1988 in Ashland, Oregon, before relocating to its now-iconic Newport brewhouse, has long been a pillar of the Pacific Northwest craft scene. Newport Daze was brewed with a grain bill of 2-row malt, rolled oats, and white wheat — the oats and wheat contributing the signature hazy body and silky mouthfeel. The dual-hop combination of Sabro and El Dorado hops, fermented with Imperial Juice yeast and what Rogue calls "free range coastal water" sourced from the Oregon coast, delivered a distinctly tropical yet restrained pale ale that stood apart from the bolder hazy IPAs dominating the category.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Pineapple leads immediately, followed by ripe stone fruit and a wave of tangerine zest. Beneath the tropical top notes, a faint biscuity malt character anchors the nose.

Taste: Tropical fruit hits right up front — pineapple and peach in equal measure. The mid-palate softens with a gentle pale malt sweetness, while measured hop bitterness at 35 IBU steps in to balance the fruit without overwhelming it. The rolled oats lend a creamy, rounded texture that keeps the body smooth through each sip.

Finish: Slightly sweet with lingering peach and tangerine before the hops fade into a clean, biscuity malt close. Medium in length, dry enough to invite the next sip without any cloying residue.

How to Drink Newport Daze

Pour from the 19.2oz can into a tulip or shaker pint glass to release the full tropical aroma; this hazy pale ale is best enjoyed fresh and cold, ideally between 40–45°F. Its moderate ABV and fruit-forward profile make it a natural session beer for warm-weather drinking. It works well as the beer component in a Michelada, where its tropical character complements the lime and hot sauce. In a Beer Shandy, mix it half-and-half with fresh lemonade to amplify the citrus and stone fruit notes. For a Radler-style serve, blend it with grapefruit soda — the El Dorado hops echo citrus tones that harmonize rather than clash.

Best For

• Collectors seeking a discontinued Rogue release before remaining stock is gone
• Backyard cookouts and beach days where a sessionable, low-bitterness hazy ale fits the mood
• Craft beer enthusiasts exploring Oregon's hazy pale ale style beyond the typical hazy IPA
• Gifting a fan of tropical, fruit-forward beers something outside the mainstream lineup

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Newport Daze taste like? Newport Daze delivers bold pineapple and peach flavors up front, balanced by a moderate hop bitterness and a creamy, oat-driven body. The finish is slightly sweet with biscuity malt undertones and lingering tangerine.

How does Newport Daze compare to Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing? Newport Daze sits lower in ABV at 5.5% versus Hazy Little Thing's 6.7%, making it lighter and more sessionable. Its Sabro and El Dorado hop combination leans more toward stone fruit and pineapple, while Hazy Little Thing tends toward a broader citrus and tropical hop character with a fuller body.

Is Newport Daze good for casual drinking? At 5.5% ABV and 35 IBU, Newport Daze is approachable and sessionable, designed for easy drinking without the hop intensity or alcohol weight of a hazy IPA.

Where is Newport Daze made? Newport Daze was brewed by Rogue Ales at their brewery in Newport, Oregon, a coastal town on the Pacific that supplies the brewery's water source.

What foods pair well with Newport Daze? Grilled shrimp tacos complement the tropical fruit notes nicely. Fish and chips echo the coastal Oregon character. A fresh mango salsa mirrors the pineapple and stone fruit profile. Light goat cheese salads contrast the creamy mouthfeel, and Thai green curry matches the beer's subtle sweetness and hop spice.

What sizes does Newport Daze come in? Newport Daze is available in the 19.2oz stovepipe can format, a single-serve size common in the craft beer market for convenience and freshness.

Is Newport Daze worth the price? Newport Daze positions as a standard craft pale ale in terms of value tier, though its discontinued status may affect availability and secondary market pricing for those hunting down remaining cans.

Why Newport Daze?

Newport Daze represented Rogue's take on the hazy pale ale — lighter in ABV and bitterness than its hazy IPA cousins, but packed with enough tropical hop character to hold serious interest. The specific pairing of Sabro and El Dorado hops with Imperial Juice yeast created a pineapple-and-peach signature that reviewers consistently highlighted across over 24,000 Untappd ratings. Now discontinued, it stands as a snapshot of Rogue's experimental range and Oregon's coastal brewing identity. For anyone who finds remaining stock, it offers a well-regarded, highly sessionable hazy ale from one of the Pacific Northwest's most established independent breweries.