Sour In The Rye - The Bruery

ehammond1

California

4.63/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Bottle (2012)

The Bruery Provisions
Orange, CA

(Aged for 1 year)

Darker than anticipated, even after having this beer a number of times. I simply don't remember it being this dark: a hazed dark amber and an off-white head of creamy foam. Leaves the glass very messy with irregular spiderwebs of lace. A gorgeous American rye sour ale. I can't mark this down for anything.

Sharply sour aroma, definite citrus, some white pepper, and a bit of a rye spice, though I probably wouldn't name rye without the obvious steering. There's just a touch of funk and some white fruit elements in the aroma. Wonderful. As the beer warms, a very nice vanilla character emerges. Surprisingly delightful.

Very sour, lots of complementary fruit flvaors (citrus, pear, and juicy green grapes), some white pepper, and vanilla combine exceptionally well.

Medium bodied with moderate carbonation.

I always held off on reviewing this one because I didn't actually believe it was as good as I thought it was. I wanted to sit down with a full glass of this beer and really contemplate it before giving it such high marks. A year after release, I'm finally doing just that, and this beer is exceptional. It's one of my favorite American sours. I suppose if I had to find a flaw, I'd want more funk, but the flavors that are here are just too extraordinary to worry about complaining about anything.

Serving type: bottle

01-25-2013 04:20:24 | More by ehammond1

rudzud

Massachusetts

4.51/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Shared with JLindros, reviewed from notes.

A - Poured into a Kate the Great tulip a murky grayish orange coppery hue with a one finger head that fades to leave a dense blanket and sticky lacing. Another ugly duckling beer!

S - OOhhh yeah. Aromas of faint, dusty wood and light faint rye on the finish. Everything else is just plain juicy. Gummy peach candy, sweet peach jam, skins, malty sweetness, and perhaps, oddly enough, some faint strawberry notes!

T - Taste is super, super sour. Light rye spice, barrel wood notes, sour yeast strains...brettlambicus notes. Light juicy fruit notes. Tasty, tart, juicy peaches and even some more of those strawberry notes.

M - Mouthfeel is super tart and delicious. Very drinkable.

O - Overall, this was a damn good beer, glad I have more of these in the cellar.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 02:36:17 | More by rudzud

Kreko7

California

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

05-22-2013 19:56:29 | More by Kreko7

tastyville

California

4.75/5  rDev +12.6%

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3rdto1st

California

4.75/5  rDev +12.6%

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sblank

Florida

4/5  rDev -5.2%

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lakersfan16

Alaska

4/5  rDev -5.2%

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bkonk10

Indiana

4.75/5  rDev +12.6%

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drebrew

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

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CanisMajor

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

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alexgash

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

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buckyp

South Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +12.6%

05-20-2013 23:37:47 | More by buckyp

johntfox

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +6.6%

05-20-2013 22:08:25 | More by johntfox

MtnSoup

Colorado

4.5/5  rDev +6.6%

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gonzowestwood

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

05-20-2013 08:38:27 | More by gonzowestwood

mbw314

California

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

05-20-2013 03:34:43 | More by mbw314

Etan

Illinois

4.19/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

750ml into a tulip.

A: Pours a burnt orange/caramel color with a large off-white head.

S: Clean lactic tartness, a bit of lively and fruity acetic acid, some pineapple and mushroom notes from the brett. Lightly sweet rye malt underneath.

T: Sharp yet peasant lactic and acetic sourness (reminiscent of raspberries), a bit of wet hay and musk, caramel and green apple, apricot, grape, mild tannic vanilla.

M: Light-bodied with slightly frothy carbonation. Dry on the end.

O: This is a pretty nice AWA, very fruity despite the lack of fruit. Would definitely drink this again.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 01:53:12 | More by Etan

JeffTheJuice

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +6.6%

05-20-2013 01:05:52 | More by JeffTheJuice

thegerm87

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

05-19-2013 18:14:41 | More by thegerm87

dcloeren

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +6.6%

05-19-2013 14:05:52 | More by dcloeren

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.5/5  rDev +6.6%

05-19-2013 12:58:40 | More by Photekut

prototypic

Ohio

4.39/5  rDev +4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Sour in the Rye pours an interesting amber color. Looks like a collision of garnet and orange. It’s a tad hazy. Backlighting gives it a stronger orange look. Carbonation looks to be somewhat active. It yields a white head that stands nearly two fingers tall. Retention was on the shorter side. It dissipated quickly and left a lighter lacing behind. Looks pretty good.

The nose is good, but is lacking a little in strength. Up front, it does have a mix of earthy, funky, and fruity notes. The funky notes smell subtle. I like that. Earthy and fruity notes are definitely stronger. Fruit scents of cherry and berries smell nice. Oak has a strong presence. It smells really nice with the other elements and adds a lot of character. Vanilla is also noted. Spicy rye also has a nice presence, but has trouble competing for aromatic space. Alcohol is a little noticeable. Not too strong. Smells good. A little more strength (and separation) would improve it a tad.

The flavor is simply excellent! This stuff is delicious. It kicks off with a mix of cherry and berry flavors. It’s a little tart, but isn’t mouth puckering. I like that. It is earthy, a little grainy, and a very little funky. The funk blends well with the fruit notes and complements the flavor nicely. Oak is really the x-factor that drives the flavor. It adds a ton of depth and character and adds a really tasty vanilla flavor in the process. Rye has a much better presence here. It’s stronger and its spiciness works very well with the other flavors. This is a very deep, complex flavor profile. Alcohol is there, but isn’t all that strong. Finishes spicy, fruity, a little funky, and a little tart. Excellent!

The body is medium. Carbonation is active, but feels very soft and smooth. Mouthfeel is really nice. Goes down sinfully easy too. Wow.

Sour in the Rye is very, very impressive beer! It delivers. It’s not too sour, not too funky…just right. It features a rockin’ flavor profile that’s deep and very tasty. Find a bottle. Definitely worth seeking out!

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 03:46:49 | More by prototypic

Lob

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +6.6%

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DIPAFAN

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -11.1%

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New Hampshire

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

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