Vital Statistics
Type: Rye Beer
Release: Limited Rotating (vintaged)
ABV: 12%
Bitterness: 47 IBU
Original Gravity: 1.094 / 22.5° plato
Terminal Gravity: 1.011 / 2.8° plato
Color: 44 SRM
From the brewer
Why Rye? This assertively flavorful grain is more often associated with whiskey than with ales. Even in that arena, it has largely been eclipsed by corn and barley, the sources of bourbon and scotch. But when we procured some seasoned barrels from our friends at Templeton Rye, we asked ourselves, “Why not?” Why not brew a rich, tawny rye ale, then mellow it in the warmth of charred oak rye whiskey casks? Two kinds of malted rye provide spicy sweetness, giving way to notes of caramelized wood and the citrusy tang of Citra and Ahtanum hops before easing into a dry, lingering finish.
Average Scores
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2018 release
Smooth, caramel, surprisingly mellow. Whiskey notes and a bit of a bite on the finish. Really very tasty.
2014 release
Warm bready cereal body, good character. Dry, slightly acidic finish. Peppery kick from middle to finish. Alcohol bite thanks to 12% ABV.
unknown release
A little bit sweet, reminded me more of a rum than a rye to me.
unknown release
Sweet syrup smell, like a liquer. Tastes brighter and thinner but with a nice rum-malt taste.
unknown release
Powerful whiskey on the nose with a really well-balanced mix of malty ale and rye barrel character in the flavor. No one aspect of this beer jumped out and proclaimed itself as being remarkable, but just, overall, really well done and tasty.