Full And By Rye - Cisco Brewers Inc.

xnicknj

Pennsylvania

3.93/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

750mL bottle poured into taster - thanks alex

Pours a cloudy mahogany-reddish color with a thin crop of beige head on top. Fades into slick film and some traces of lacing on the glass.

Dark, earthy sourness in the nose with raisin and oak. Touches of red wine, cherry and dark fruit. A bit lactic and acidic, light warmth and rye spice.

Notes of dark fruit and rye spice up front, which adds a perception of hoppiness to the beer. Increasing sourness with red wine, grape skins, oak and raisin. A few hints of cherry with soft funkiness. Acidic and sour in the finish.

Medium body, higher carbonation, dry and crisp on the tongue. I've tasted a handful of the Woods Series and this was a pleasant surprise. I enjoyed the addition of rye to the brew, along with the darker, earthy sourness.

Serving type: bottle

12-27-2012 13:29:06 | More by xnicknj

THECPJ

Delaware

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

04-01-2013 02:16:37 | More by THECPJ

claytong

Vermont

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

02-02-2013 02:40:38 | More by claytong

bauermj

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2%

10-18-2012 19:43:18 | More by bauermj

polishkaz

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2%

10-08-2012 02:18:37 | More by polishkaz

t0rin0

California

3.25/5  rDev -20.3%

09-15-2012 22:02:42 | More by t0rin0

Archemedies

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2%

09-04-2012 22:39:22 | More by Archemedies

BenZ

Virginia

4.98/5  rDev +22.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

I was packing up a bunch of beers in preparation for a move and noticed the cork on this one had a slight leak, so in the fridge it went.

First, let me say that I am shocked by how good this beer is. It has the perfect balance of flavors - the brett funk is at just the right level and the flavor is full of fruit, some slight bitterness, good sweet/sour balance - just perfect.

I truly wish I had a case of this beer - and I rarely feel that way. I am not kidding when I say I put this beer on par with the best sours worldwide.

Now, why isn't this beer more popular? If anyone reading this happens to have an extra - please let me know - I could probably find something in my modest celler to trade with you.

Serving type: bottle

06-08-2012 01:19:21 | More by BenZ

superspak

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

03-22-2012 01:59:31 | More by superspak

chrispoint

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -14.2%

02-18-2012 17:06:49 | More by chrispoint

jhimstedt

Texas

4/5  rDev -2%

02-01-2012 13:54:02 | More by jhimstedt

trxxpaxxs

New York

3.63/5  rDev -11%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: Pours a deep murky red (when held to the light), almost brown. There is about one half finger of tan head that settles quickly. Not much lacing as it drinks.

S: The smell is sour, tart, and a little spicy. There are some big sour cherry and sour grape notes. I'm also picking up a bit of balsamic vinegar and touch of rye spice.

T: The initial hit is puckering tart with some nice spice. the beer falls a bit flat in the middle. It's just missing something. It's almost like it shifts directly to the finish. The finish is tart and astringent.

M: Medium bodied beer. There is a bit of stingy carbonation, but it's hard to tell if that is from the carb or the taste of the beer.

O: This beer is alright. It's a bit harsh, but it's not terrible. The truth is... the label states that this beer was aged for 13 months in a whiskey barrel, and I don't believe that this even saw a day inside a barrel. It's too effervescent (i.e. not smooth enough) for my liking.

Serving type: bottle

01-19-2012 00:02:52 | More by trxxpaxxs

Gonzoillini

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

01-02-2012 22:17:01 | More by Gonzoillini

vfgccp

New York

4.13/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A – Mahogany body with a towering off-white head. Ok lace and retention.

S – Tangy oak, maple sap, and leather. Johnnie Walker booze note. Brown sugar.

T – Deliciously dry with a potent sourness that rolls through hay, tart cherry, and apple. Leathery, sour finish.

M – Crisp and clean with a medium body. Nice carbonation.

O – A clean, dry, delicious, and assertive sour.

Serving type: bottle

12-13-2011 01:57:59 | More by vfgccp

shufon

New York

5/5  rDev +22.5%

12-07-2011 07:35:00 | More by shufon

GRG1313

California

4/5  rDev -2%

11-25-2011 21:13:54 | More by GRG1313

waiting4lunch

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +22.5%

11-22-2011 21:02:22 | More by waiting4lunch

bob727

Florida

5/5  rDev +22.5%

11-22-2011 05:28:50 | More by bob727

russwbeck

Virginia

3.8/5  rDev -6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A: Hazy deep red brown pour with a nice white head. Thick, the head sticks around for a long time and laces nicely.

S: Vinegar, oak, very acidic and sour. The bottle says Whiskey, cherries, and vanilla. I guess I smell some cherries, but the other two certainly not.

T: The taste is really sour, I get the cherries a bit more on the taste than the smell. Acidic, funky, very good, but not a lot going on other than sour.

MF: Light, tart, carbonated very well.

O: This was really tasty, a nice mix up during a tasting I was in the middle of. I wish something else was happening other than the sour, but I didn't hate it.

Serving type: bottle

11-19-2011 22:32:34 | More by russwbeck

johnhenryconway

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

11-19-2011 05:04:21 | More by johnhenryconway

JAHMUR

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

11-18-2011 22:38:17 | More by JAHMUR

imperialking

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2%

11-17-2011 23:11:20 | More by imperialking

Satchboogie

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -2%

11-16-2011 19:36:30 | More by Satchboogie

oline73

Maryland

4/5  rDev -2%

11-16-2011 04:29:38 | More by oline73

HopStoopid120

Connecticut

5/5  rDev +22.5%

11-16-2011 00:42:32 | More by HopStoopid120