Rye'da Tiger - Three Floyds Brewing Co. & Brewpub

JackieTH

Minnesota

4.63/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Poured from a bomber into a MN renaissance festival goblet. Wow the aroma already is pungent with tropical hops, citrus and a rye spice, but I digress..it shows a billowing sisal colored head, creamy, over a golden hued beer. Incredibly persistent head with ropy lacing. The smell is fantastic..a dangerous rye edginess pervades an otherwise lucious grapefruit, orange, papaya and mango tropical salad. Taste. Outstanding. Mangos, pineapples, grapefruit pith, jabs of unrepentant rye spice intertwined with big hop bitterness. Did I mention I need a spoon to scrape the foam clinging to the inside of the glass? Rich, creamy, velvety mouthfeel. Malt settling in late to ease the bitterness just a shade. Finish is mildly bitter, juicy, spicy and clean. I may spread some of this creamy foam on a slice of pumpernickel for a quick snack. I don't know what sort of voodoo these folks at 3 Floyds practice, but they sure turn out amazing brews.

Serving type: bottle

09-26-2012 03:09:54 | More by JackieTH

Stef422

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-26-2013 00:33:06 | More by Stef422

Larrygto

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-24-2013 21:07:38 | More by Larrygto

CuriousMonk

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-24-2013 17:11:59 | More by CuriousMonk

MastaShonuf

California

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-22-2013 03:50:04 | More by MastaShonuf

kylehay2004

Florida

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-22-2013 00:21:02 | More by kylehay2004

ackeeper

Illinois

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-21-2013 01:13:23 | More by ackeeper

duobob

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-20-2013 05:20:23 | More by duobob

jakea

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-19-2013 17:07:55 | More by jakea

ShawnMH

Indiana

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-19-2013 15:43:15 | More by ShawnMH

zachary80

Indiana

4.35/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Orangish-gold body with a very nice white head, good retention. Leaves thick, creamy lacing. Just short of perfect.

Aroma is spicey citrus, zesty. The rye seems to come through once the citrus notes pass.

Flavor follows the aroma perfectly on the hop notes. Citrus, earthiness, peppery. Moderately high bitterness doesn't linger long but is the focus of the finish.

Smooth, medium-bodied mouthfeel. Don't feel the alcohol.

Overall this is a very good DIPA that makes the rye presence known. Won't unseat my favorites in the DIPA category but it is an excellent example of the style. If drinkability was still part of the official style ratings, this would be a 5, and would have little competition. This one basically dissapeared out of my glass.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 03:20:44 | More by zachary80

jakeox

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -13.2%

05-18-2013 23:50:20 | More by jakeox

BradSillars

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +10%

05-18-2013 01:19:12 | More by BradSillars

gpawned

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -13.2%

05-17-2013 05:04:44 | More by gpawned

Westuh

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-16-2013 18:24:49 | More by Westuh

HarmonMW

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-15-2013 20:08:14 | More by HarmonMW

Quackus

New York

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-14-2013 17:52:38 | More by Quackus

HinghamRick

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-14-2013 16:24:07 | More by HinghamRick

gradergator

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-14-2013 16:13:01 | More by gradergator

Mcvs1507

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-14-2013 03:50:37 | More by Mcvs1507

GameOfThrones

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -13.2%

05-13-2013 03:26:14 | More by GameOfThrones

xip

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-12-2013 19:13:34 | More by xip

Hopbully

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-12-2013 05:35:09 | More by Hopbully

weaksauce

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-11-2013 18:42:45 | More by weaksauce

bhurley

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +10%

05-10-2013 16:19:45 | More by bhurley