Terrapin Rye Pale Ale - Terrapin Beer Company

Uncle_Jimmy

California

3.74/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Appearance- very little head ruddy light orange. good lacing despite the lack of a head.

Aroma- butter citrus pine and vanilla

Taste-mellow roasted malts on the front give way to a peppery kick of rye. The somewhat citrusy hops round it out but it has more of a malty than a hoppy finish. In fact, i am reminded a touch on an orange creamsicle in the finish.

Mouthfeel- generous fizz with a medium body the finish lingers its not sticky but a little slick on the
tongue.

Overall- Let me first say that i sought out this beer because I have been known to pick a banjo or two. Thanks to a person on the boards i was able to obtain it. I like this beer, I may have had this one a bit out of its prime, but i think that if i was introducing someone to a beer with rye in it for the first time i would choose this. The Rye is there but it plays well with the other elements in the beer. I don't know why but i think it would pair will with bacon and creamy foods like ice cream or mac and cheese. That peppery kick would cut through the cream. It would also because of the rye pair well with cured meats !

Serving type: bottle

02-21-2013 06:34:36 | More by Uncle_Jimmy

mrjoshuac

Missouri

3/5  rDev -21.9%

06-18-2013 20:38:49 | More by mrjoshuac

1sophrosyne1

District of Columbia

3.34/5  rDev -13%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

Poured into short tumbler glasses, consumed at about 45-55 degrees over 15 minutes.

Uniform, pleasing head with fair retention and lacy remains.
A translucent light amber glow.
Not much of a nose--floral rye and mild caramel.
Creamy start allows subtle hop-flint to carry the bitterness forward.
Never peaks with any powerful flavor. Stays round and earthy with a meek roasted parsnip and spice ending.
Fairly thick on the tongue with sufficient body to make it linger. As one presses out the finish between lingua and palate, a pleasant mint comes through.
Overall, a creative offering with technical merit, but rather low on style points.

Serving type: bottle

06-18-2013 02:48:25 | More by 1sophrosyne1

Birdmarg741

District of Columbia

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

06-18-2013 02:43:29 | More by Birdmarg741

JSisk

Alabama

3.89/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Being from Athens, I can say that this beer is one of Terrapins biggest sellers. With that said it is not my favorite. I prefer "Hopsecutioner" and "Golden" but this is a great beer that can be found almost everywhere in the metro Atlanta area.

Serving type: on-tap

06-17-2013 15:48:27 | More by JSisk

megamass

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

06-16-2013 05:54:09 | More by megamass

sneth019

Maryland

3/5  rDev -21.9%

06-15-2013 13:39:50 | More by sneth019

crob3888

California

4.25/5  rDev +10.7%

06-15-2013 05:13:41 | More by crob3888

durlta

Iowa

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

06-15-2013 03:25:42 | More by durlta

Boone757

Maryland

4/5  rDev +4.2%

06-12-2013 23:43:01 | More by Boone757

JMUbrewz

Virginia

4/5  rDev +4.2%

06-12-2013 19:20:55 | More by JMUbrewz

dsnyder61

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +10.7%

06-11-2013 18:00:34 | More by dsnyder61

Minn_Joe

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

06-11-2013 03:23:22 | More by Minn_Joe

Proclarush

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

06-11-2013 03:14:24 | More by Proclarush

backphish

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -15.4%

06-10-2013 01:13:05 | More by backphish

LuisCaraballo

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

06-07-2013 23:50:40 | More by LuisCaraballo

DeutschesBier

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

06-07-2013 16:10:11 | More by DeutschesBier

KVNBGRY

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

06-05-2013 17:27:42 | More by KVNBGRY

jkeefe1800

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +4.2%

06-05-2013 04:55:20 | More by jkeefe1800

TKEbeerman

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

06-04-2013 00:45:23 | More by TKEbeerman

nineworldseries

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

06-03-2013 00:22:33 | More by nineworldseries

hinemk76

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-31-2013 03:20:13 | More by hinemk76

abcdefghijkyle

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-30-2013 23:58:06 | More by abcdefghijkyle

Plonk

Alabama

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-29-2013 18:31:19 | More by Plonk

flyingmick

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-29-2013 04:29:20 | More by flyingmick