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Blue Island , IL

Overall: 8.58/10 by 1 dude

Trend: 8.58/10 over past 5 reviews

Style: American Barleywine

ABV: 10.00%

IBU: 90

Season: Year Round

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  • A: 7.0 | T: 9.0 | L: 10.0 | M: 9.0 | O: 9.0
  • Color: Deep Amber
  • I have long been a fan of Bryan Shimkos brewing abilities. The last beer I have had with his named attached: Hi-Fi Rye. Looking forward to this beer and many more to come.

    Pours clear but dark. Nary any head. Retention and lacing following. The color is a nice mahogany that no doubt is influenced by the amount of rye.

    Aroma is grain and rye foremost. Caramel sweet. Booze. Hints of dark fruit.

    Taste follows the nose. Not quite as boozy. Caramel is there, not as sweet. Dark fruits are starting to add interest. Late booze mingles with a huge hit of spiced rye.

    Thick, sticky body. Medium carbonation, maybe.

    Possibly too young at this point but it is good. The caramel, dark fruit, and rye combination makes for a complex and interesting beer. Wish I had more to age. Looking forward to more beers from Bryan and Blue Island. Enjoy!
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  • Reviewed: Friday, May 27, 2016 at 15:07:09
  • Tasted: Friday, May 27, 2016
  • $6.99 for 500 ml bottle
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Beer Notes
  • Brewed with nearly 30% rye malt, this full-bodied, toffee colored ale is cold aged for the smoothest beer possible. American hops and caramel rye flavors meld together creating a complex toasty brew. With just enough hops to balance this behemoth, this beer also ages up to a year in the bottle
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  • $6.99, 1 serving(s), 500 ml bottles
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