Righteous Ale - Sixpoint Brewery

wagenvolks

Texas

4.33/5  rDev +8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

16oz can into a Lowenbrau mug (best before Sept 29, 2011). Thanks to Axic10 for the trade!

Righteous pours a deep, chestnut-brown hue with good clarity and carbonation. The khaki head is foamy, retains well, and leaves some sticky lace behind on the glass. Big aromas, but balanced between bold, grapefruit and pine notes from the hops and a hearty backing of toffee-nut candy-like malts. Rye adds a hint of bread crust and sharpness.

Oh wow, that's good. The subtlety of the rye in the aroma is more than made up for as the grains coat the palate with a hefty bite of spicy rye goodness. Hops do more than balance the malt, and coat the back of the tongue with bitter pine resin and tropical fruit flavors. A hint of medicinal-like, tangy booziness (despite the low ABV) is all that keeps Righteous Ale from a perfect 5.0 in the flavor department. Mouthfeel is crisp and sharp, with a well carbonated medium body. Overall, a fantastic Rye Beer...very much looking forward to the rest of the 4pack.

Serving type: can

07-08-2011 02:02:22 | More by wagenvolks

kpb

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -6.5%

06-18-2013 15:00:23 | More by kpb

rhoadsrage

Illinois

4/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

(Served in a Nonic)
A- This beer pours a dense walnut brown body that glows at the base with strands of microbubbles leading to a sticky thick head that has some nice lacing.

S- The yeasty ester aroma is almost bubble gum in character with a dark dry toffee and grain spice to follow

T- The slight sweetness leads to an earthy spicy to a full on green herbal hop flavor that lingers in the aftertaste with some roasted malt notes popping up. The dry finish helps enhance the malt character.

M- The medium mouthfeel has a gentle crisp fizz in the finish.

O- This is a nice dry rye beer with a good balance of dark malt and dark hop mixed in.

Serving type: can

06-18-2013 11:57:09 | More by rhoadsrage

corysmith01

New York

3.5/5  rDev -12.7%

06-18-2013 01:59:53 | More by corysmith01

swinyeju

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -0.2%

06-16-2013 16:07:39 | More by swinyeju

Janeinma

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -12.7%

06-14-2013 22:20:20 | More by Janeinma

MikeyRiles

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -0.2%

06-12-2013 20:07:26 | More by MikeyRiles

JMUbrewz

Virginia

4/5  rDev -0.2%

06-12-2013 17:49:10 | More by JMUbrewz

jkn09

Texas

4/5  rDev -0.2%

06-09-2013 18:21:55 | More by jkn09

wtkphoto

Texas

4/5  rDev -0.2%

06-05-2013 01:21:05 | More by wtkphoto

StArnoldFan

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -12.7%

06-04-2013 22:21:01 | More by StArnoldFan

smitty5245

California

3.75/5  rDev -6.5%

06-04-2013 15:48:14 | More by smitty5245

mmmaaattt

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +6%

06-03-2013 03:47:35 | More by mmmaaattt

jaxon53

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -0.2%

06-02-2013 20:00:37 | More by jaxon53

SimonTja

Sweden

4/5  rDev -0.2%

05-31-2013 13:18:21 | More by SimonTja

Boone757

Maryland

4/5  rDev -0.2%

05-30-2013 22:32:07 | More by Boone757

joeseppy

Illinois

4.11/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Ruby red pour with a dense shaving cream off-white head.

Aromas of rye grain, malt and spice. Also a tinny smell, in a pilsner fashion, throws me off.

Rye and malt. Yea pretty straight forward. Spiciness from the rye is delicious.

Refreshing, creamy and sassifying.

Pretty darn good for a rye brew. Nice change of pace in my citra hop world. Will definitely buy again.

Serving type: can

05-27-2013 02:27:40 | More by joeseppy

jgammoniv

Maine

4.75/5  rDev +18.5%

05-26-2013 19:02:01 | More by jgammoniv

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -0.2%

05-23-2013 15:54:12 | More by InspectorBob

Gatch

Massachusetts

4.26/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Brown and red hued liquid with an off white creamy head. Nose is all malt and rye. Nice balance of roasted malt and rye. Nice sweetness to it. Also a bit of smoke and spice. A simple yet tasty brew that shows how good rye can be. Overall a very delicious and enjoyable beer. Recommended.

Serving type: can

05-19-2013 21:45:20 | More by Gatch

dkline72

New York

4.5/5  rDev +12.2%

05-19-2013 13:26:47 | More by dkline72

davemathews68

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +6%

05-16-2013 03:09:16 | More by davemathews68

twenty5

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -0.2%

05-15-2013 18:35:55 | More by twenty5

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -19%

05-12-2013 17:56:37 | More by mikeburd1128

raycoll

New York

4/5  rDev -0.2%

05-11-2013 22:25:37 | More by raycoll