Hoss Rye Lager - Great Divide Brewing Company

cswhitehorse

Oregon

4.22/5  rDev +12.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

The Hoss poured a light amber like color with a good 2 finger foam head and some decent lacing around the sides.

The aroma was grainy and gave off a slight clove and banana. Taking a sip you are hit with a slight rye flavor that is spicy. Then you are hit with the cherry in the background. In the mouth it has medium body and a good crisp finish. Overall this isn't my favorite style but this one is a solid effort.

Serving type: bottle

10-21-2009 03:47:19 | More by cswhitehorse

Simont

New York

3.64/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Clean larger aromas dominated by malt; deep gold color with light haze, med off-white head; vienna / munich sweetness dominates flavor without being cloying, nice malt complexity. Low to no noble hop flavors but appropriate clean bitterness provides good balance. Mouthfeel is med-full, creamy and makes this beer a joy to drink. Overall a very nice malt-centric Octoberfest/ Marzen style lager, with (unfortunately) little to no noticeable rye character.

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2013 03:41:47 | More by Simont

Steve_Oldrati

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%

06-16-2013 16:43:32 | More by Steve_Oldrati

csmartin6

Illinois

4/5  rDev +6.4%

06-15-2013 23:23:36 | More by csmartin6

b1515152004

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -13.6%

06-15-2013 00:13:41 | More by b1515152004

lighthabit

Oregon

3.56/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

from the neighbor, said he didn't care for it.
it says lager on the front, so i'm hesitant, but the pour looks good, nice deep yellow copper, foamy head dies down after a bit. not much lacing, but others have mentioned it? the rye and malt bring this out of the lager league, smooth feel, hops are mild, and a pleasant sweetness makes it very drinkable out of the gate. interesting, it's leaving a lip smacking sweetness on my lips. i think a couple of these would have me heading back to my favored styles, but for something that says lager, it's quite nice. i think it'd go well with a burger and fries.

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2013 03:57:02 | More by lighthabit

jmccraney

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

06-10-2013 13:57:41 | More by jmccraney

CK812

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev +13%

06-08-2013 00:25:05 | More by CK812

Amp

Oklahoma

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

06-04-2013 02:37:45 | More by Amp

Noyt

Quebec (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-31-2013 19:58:42 | More by Noyt

tgatort

Florida

4/5  rDev +6.4%

05-31-2013 02:20:04 | More by tgatort

crazyfoMostout

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%

05-30-2013 00:26:08 | More by crazyfoMostout

Plonk

Alabama

4/5  rDev +6.4%

05-29-2013 18:10:35 | More by Plonk

kjkinsey

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-28-2013 22:28:23 | More by kjkinsey

PhillyStyle

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-25-2013 15:21:31 | More by PhillyStyle

csfcmitchell

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%

05-23-2013 15:51:08 | More by csfcmitchell

Hypersomnia

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +13%

05-23-2013 01:12:37 | More by Hypersomnia

Greywulfken

New York

4.05/5  rDev +7.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A: into da pint: clear medium amber beer with a whipped foamy tan head, left some lace lines and head showed good persistence

S: mild hops and sweet malts, some rye and fruity/floral notes

T: softly sweet maltiness, vague fruitiness, suggestions of rye and caramel, maybe even some mellow orange-iness

M: smooth, creamy, silky; light feel, slight tingle of carbonation/rye spice

O: I've only had two other marzens, and this was better than both - the kind of beer to turn you onto a style (if its typical of the style) - great drinkability, wonderful flavor and aroma profile - another slam-dunk from Great Divide.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 21:33:20 | More by Greywulfken

MinorThreat

Colorado

4/5  rDev +6.4%

05-16-2013 02:27:02 | More by MinorThreat

VaporDome

New York

3/5  rDev -20.2%

05-14-2013 01:16:57 | More by VaporDome

eulerthegrape

California

4.5/5  rDev +19.7%

05-10-2013 15:52:41 | More by eulerthegrape

dalepryor

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%

05-07-2013 22:00:49 | More by dalepryor

srw

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%

05-05-2013 16:05:43 | More by srw

Celtics76

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev +6.4%

05-04-2013 19:29:12 | More by Celtics76

Arsenal0328

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-01-2013 03:15:25 | More by Arsenal0328