Lost Weekend

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!