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Terrapin Rye Squared 3.75 514

Terrapin Rye Squared

Percentile
96
overall

bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
5143.76/5.03.75/5.0Spring8.5%80.2Snifter, Tulip
Commercial Description:
Double the malt, double the hops, and double the flavor of the original Rye Pale Ale recipe. (Hence the name Rye Squared.) With its mammoth hop aroma, bitterness and flavor, this beer is not for the faint at heart. The Rye Squared clocks in at a hefty 8.5% ABV so double your pleasure and double your fun because Terrapin went a little crazy with this one! The first keg of Rye Squared went on tap at Tasty World in Athens on Monday April 25th 2005. A special thank you goes out to the newly formed Terrapin Keg Killers. We were told that Tasty World would put the Rye Squared on as soon as they finished off a keg of a "Select" beer they had on tap. When the Terrapin Keg Killers heard about this they went to Tasty world and finished off that other keg in record time. By 10pm on Monday they were enjoying the fruits of their labor when the first ever Rye Squared keg went online. Malt: 2-row pale, Munich, Malted Rye, Bisuit Malt, Honey Malt. Hops: Amarillo, Cascade, East Kent Goldings, Fuggle, Magnum
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 CharlesDarwin (1860), Point Judith, Rhode Island, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Oct 30, 2008  
12oz Bottles. Aroma gives a subdued house ale yeast glow. Soft in Mandarin orange. Pours a thick orange juice and grenadine with a rim of white. Flavor is surprisingly creamy and dense. Not much real hop bitterness. Unique. There’s a zip of rye spice, some very soft orangesicle cream and a nip of alcohol. Some faint grass and pine add up to complex yet uncharacteristic flavor profile. It’s nice, just not what I expected. Love the malt character. Finishes largely clean. Mostly delicious. Thanks Dave!


 BelgianBeerGal (1322), Sabbatical in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/105/516/20
Oct 25, 2008  
Bottled. Pours a hazy copper colour with a stable off-white head and some sticky lacing. Big aroma of citrus hops, apples and rye in the finish. Surprisingly creamy and rich mouthfeel. An expertly blended mix of hops and malt where neither overpowers the other. The 8.5 ABV is a little warming in the finish. Very well done.


 daknole (3029), Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Oct 24, 2008  
bottle. amber pour, good sized head. aroma is full of citrus and floral hops. I can smell a grain...hmmm mabe rye, haha. Flavor is really damn good. Bitter hop punches you some malt shines for an instant then the hops kick your butt again. Very nice.


PickettsCharge (68), USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/104/516/20
Oct 15, 2008  
Bottle. Pours a cloudy copper color with a thick white head, tons of lacing. The aroma is tons of rye and hops. The flavor was just awesome; a rich and bitter hop bite throughout, some bready rye flavors balance it out well. Some honey and citrus too. A semi-sweet rye finish with a touch of banana and malt. Very nice. I am starting to fall in love with Terrapin, this beer kicks ass.


 jkwalking05 (1501), Arlington, Texas, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/514/20
Sep 25, 2008  
Color is amber with a slight haze and a decent sized ivory head. Aroma reminds me of a Barleywine as does the taste. Aroma is of brown sugar, caramel, raisins, malts and a slight hoppiness. Taste is similar with some notes of toast and alcohol warmth.


 beergod (103), Austin, Texas, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/518/20
Sep 22, 2008  
This ale pours a nice amber,orange color with a nice sized head.Smell is of citrus and slightly nutty undertones. Taste is of generous hops and fresh baked bread with a nice malt backbone.Nice twist on your Imperial IPA. This beer is easily one of my favorite IPA’s, i only wish it was available in Texas....


 esjaygee (1581), Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Sep 20, 2008  
Murky copper with a medium beige head, slowly dissipating. Aroma of citrus and floral hops, crystal malt and mild alcohol. Taste of sweet malt, alcohol, caramel, rye, fruit, citrus and floral hops. Finishes mildly bitter with some sweetness to it. Solid IIPA.


 yespr (12423), Copenhagen O, Denmark
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/515/20
Sep 11, 2008  
12 fl oz bottle. Pours slight cloudy deep orange with a lacing white head. Mild spiced and dry hoppy fruity aroma. Mild sweet and fruity hops base flavour. Mild hoppy and dry bitter. Mild sweet and dense fruity hops finish. Smooth and tasty finish.



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