Founders Black Rye

Brewed by Founders Brewing Company
Style: Specialty Grain
Grand Rapids, Michigan USA

Bottle. Pours black with a medium beige head. The color is actually garnet when held to some light. The aroma is chocolate with dark fruits. I think black cherry. The initial burst of flavor is roasted malts combined with some sweeter malts in the background. Dark fruits are also present. there are also hints of chocolate and coffee. The finish is dry with some rye bitterness. I had the Red Rye earlier in the evening and enjoyed it very much, but this one is even better. Definetly more going on here. This is medium bodied and effortless to drink. I only purchased one of these but will be picking up a sixer soon.

Poured from a 12oz bottle into a shaker. This beer poured a deep brown/black semi-translucent color with ruby highlights around the edges of the glass. A thin, fizzy head lasted for a few moments, then faded into a few lingering bubbles. The aroma consisted of roasted chocolate malts, nuts, and a bit of light piney hops sitting in the background. The flavor was slightly biting, and bitter at the start. Then it was followed up by some chocolate and coffee notes that lingered. The mouthfeel was lightly carbonated and medium-bodied. This was a pretty good brew from Founders. It almost reminded me of a dry stout. Worth a try.

Tap @ Sunset Grill, Brighton, MA. Pours jet-black with a white to off-white head. Aroma is dominated by malt and hops. Taste is of chocolate with earthy notes thrown in, and a sharp rye aftertaste. Alcohol is slightly prominent in the aftertaste. A smooth, solid beer.

Very roasty malt aroma. Some mild hops peak through. Pours almost black - hence the name - with a small tan head that sticks to the side of the glass. Lots of hoppy bitterness hits the taste buds initially, followed by roastiness, then some rye. Some mocha and chocolate are present as well. Somewhat dry. Medium in body. It tastes like a bitter porter to me with a little less body. Both Founders beers I have had were very nice. I would like to get more stuff from these guys.

Just received this brew today. As soon as I saw it I said, "Damn, that sounds good!". Sure enough, it is. Pours very dark, almost black, but not quite. Smell is great. Full of chocolate, malts, and some alcohol. Taste is much of the same, only sweeter. Finishes very smooth with a roasty aftertaste. Thanks a ton tangfoot.

12 oz bottle. Pours brown with a huge rocky light brown head that retains well and laces the glass.

The aroma is rye, chocolate and some tart fruits with a little roasted coffee.

The flavor is sweet lactic chocolate, nuts, coffee and roasted malts with a little vinous fruitiness that blossoms as it warms. There is enough bitterness at the end for a dry crisp finish. The mouthfeel is is pretty full and creamy with some slightly sharp carbonation.

Overall, an interesting and enjoyable beer.

I think you will either like this one better or the Red Rye better depending on your dark beer preference. A porter like beer in appearance, aroma, and taste with the hint of chocolate. The rye adds a touch of spiciness to aroma and taste. A nice aftertaste with the spice.

Thanks to Lowe1983 for this. Black with caramel highlights and a large, fluffy tan head. Very attractive. Aroma Citrus hops, roasted malts, rye, and chocolate. Interesting flavor. Spicy, roasted malts, some hop bitterness, nutty. Finishes bittersweet with some smoke. Medium, creamy body. Intrigued by this brew. Strikes me as a porter but the aroma has more citrus hops. I had a great time with this brew.