 monkeychugg55 (222), Joliet, Illinois, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Sep 20, 2009 Pours a dark reddish copper with a nice white head that leaves a ton of lacing. Sports an amazing aroma of simcoe, earthy grains, and some sweet caramel malt. Sweet caramel malt at first, with a crisp break, then a slew of hops and bitterness. Medium bodied with some light but prickly carbonation. This beer is awesome. An amazing amalgamation of flavors combined with great balancing and complexity. I really enjoy rye beers and this is a fine example of why.
RHeastings (392), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Sep 14, 2009 Enjoyed via draft in a nonic glass. The beer pours a copper hue with a creamy white head that is very nicely retained through the enjoyment of the product. Aromas of simcoe and cascade hops come through in the nose, forming a flavor profile that accents the qualities of both. The palate is firmly bitter up front, shows some spicy rye character in the mid-palate, and finishes with a pleasing resiny hop flavor. The beer is nicely full across the palate without giving the perception of being too-think or cloying. Overall, very well done.
tarheels86 (725), Washington DC, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Sep 14, 2009 355mL. Pours a slightly cloudy amber/orange with a four-finger, massive, yellowish tan head that has excellent retention and big poofs of lacing. Aroma is fresh grapefruit, fruity Centennial hops, some rye malt, bitter orange. Taste is refreshing: rye malt, some caramel, ends with some great alpha acid bitterness, some roasted hazelnut, and rye bread. Very light to medium bodied. Awesome session beer!
danielcurtis81 (883), San Diego, California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Sep 13, 2009 BPW #52
Served on tap at Founders Brewing Company. Appearance is a rich caramelized red. The flavors and aromas have a solid rye malt tone with some earth hops and caramel notes. The mouth is nicely carbonated with s mild bitterness. A very delicious beer.
shanepardue (107), Raytown, Missouri, USA
| 4.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Sep 11, 2009 Everything I like about an IPA with the hop aroma, but it adds a great caramel flavor you won’t find in an American IPA
beernovice39 (256), South Carolina, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 9, 2009 Really good stuff! Becoming a fan of the reds and am digging the rye flavor. Nice frothy white head. Dry finish....this is a very balanced beer.
MadIndian (992), Levittown, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Sep 8, 2009 Canals purchase. This is slowly becoming one of my favorite breweries. Strong hop aroma with a full floral taste that leaves you wanting more. Damn good beer.
petematte46 (218), Dallas, Texas, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Sep 6, 2009 Bottle. Pours a dark reddish amber color with a beige head. Aroma is of hops, caramel and rye. Very well balanced beer.
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