Rogue’s “Viktory Ale” Celebrates PSU’s Class of 2015

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Kemea Smith, GoLocalPDX Contributor

Rogue's Viktory Ale Dedicated to the Viking in each of us.

Rouge Ales is honoring Portland State University’s (PSU) 2015 graduating class with a newcustom beer, Viktory Ale.

“PSU students have been a vital part of our Portland community; as friends, neighbors and customers. They have spent a lot of time doing homework and studying for exams at Rogue Hall, we’re virtually on the campus map,” said Rogue President Brett Joyce. “We wanted to say congratulations with a beer just for them. They certainly earned it.”

A tough looking Victor E. Viking, PSU’s mascot, makes up the Viktory Ale bottle, celebrating Rogue’s and PSU’s commitment to think local, buy local and learn local.

The deep honey colored ale is crafted with ingredients grown at Rogue Farms in Oregon, and has malty aromas, fruity notes and a long, spicy finish.

“Ultimately, PSU exists to serve Oregonians and contributes to the economic vitality of the state by providing jobs today and training the workforce of tomorrow,” said Wim Wiewel, president of PSU. “Rogue recognizes the importance of higher education in making our community a better place to live and work. And they make darn good beer.”

Celebrate the end of the school year with a nice cold Viktory Ale at The Dare, Risk, Dream Graduation party at Rogue Hall on Thursday, May 21st.

Dare, Risk, Dream Graduation Party, Rogue Hall, 1717 SW Park Ave., 5-7 pm, Thursday, May 21st. For more information click HERE.

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