Ruthless Rye IPA
Overall: 8.00/10 by 1 dude
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Style: American Amber/Red Ale
ABV: 6.60%
Season: Winter
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- A: 8.0 | T: 8.0 | L: 8.0 | M: 8.0 | O: 8.0
- Color: Amber-Brown
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Pours a clear amber brown color with frothy two finger white head. Good retention on the head with thick sticky lacing starting before the first sip.
The aroma is a blend of sweet malt and rye with a spice character along side a light citrus hop.
The taste is interesting and not what I was expecting. It took me a few sips on this beer before my palate was acclimated to the flavors and the bitterness. Starts with a sweet caramel malt and works into a blend of rye and bitter citrus grapefruit hops. In the finish I notice some citrus orange and a light peppery spice. A nice bitterness and malty aftertaste.
Light to medium body with a medium carbonation. Very drinkable.
A nice offering from Sierra Nevada. Refreshing and different with a very drinkable character. Once my palate was acclimated to the bitterness, I found this beer very enjoyable and tasty. The rye adds that little something extra to this beer making it standout in the crowded world of IPA's. Try one! - 986 characters
- Reviewed: Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 00:53:37
- Tasted: Thursday, June 28, 2012
- $0.00 for 12 oz. bottle
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