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

kevanb

Illinois

4.23/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

22oz bottle poured into a FFF Teku glass. From the most recent December/January 2012/13 release.

Rye'da Tiger pours a lovely bright copper color, hues of orange and gold, somewhat cloudy, lots of sediment floating in the glass with a few bubbles rising up from the bottom. A nice, thick, cloudy, white head rises out of the beer, nearly 2 fingers high, tightly packed bubbles that has great retention and leaves behind a large network of soapy lacing. The aroma is superb, bright citrus with light subtle floral notes, resinous pine and some earthy grass lead to sweet pale grain and a bit of fusel alcohol. Bright citrus hits the tongue, grapefruit with lighter tangerine, lovely floral notes come out with a big burst of sticky, oily pine and bitter, earthy notes of grass and weeds, prickly rye is apparent with some sweet grain and strong astringent alcohol. The body is somewhat oily and soapy, medium carbonation, coats the mouth well and has a slightly dry finish with a touch of alcohol bite.

Verdict: A wonderful Imperial Rye IPA from Three Floyds. The hop profile is so bright and vibrant, really shows off the freshness of the beer, the rye is a subtle touch that adds a nice bit of complexity and while this is certainly a boozy beer, the alcohol is never that much of a distraction, a very worthy IPA for any hop head.

Serving type: bottle

01-19-2013 22:08:14 | More by kevanb

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%

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gpawned

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -13.2%

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Westuh

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -7.4%

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HarmonMW

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

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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%

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gradergator

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

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Mcvs1507

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

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GameOfThrones

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -13.2%

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xip

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

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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

largadeer

California

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-09-2013 19:13:40 | More by largadeer

Rogorama

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

05-09-2013 00:47:12 | More by Rogorama

maxcoinage

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +10%

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mattboyer182

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

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cadaugherty

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-08-2013 00:04:29 | More by cadaugherty

dalepryor

Kentucky

4.75/5  rDev +10%

05-07-2013 21:10:56 | More by dalepryor

mjohnson17

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

05-07-2013 19:50:54 | More by mjohnson17