He'Brew Bittersweet Lenny's R.I.P.A. - Shmaltz Brewing Company

joeseppy

Illinois

4.09/5  rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

A syrupy thick brownish red with heavy lacing.

Aroma of resinous pine, rye, sweet malt and alcohol.

Initial taste is an onslaught of malt then bitterness followed by intense sweet malts and onto bitter hop finish. The balance is off in a syncopated manner. Very sweet like the Rock n Rye liqueur (you know that bottle that was in your dads bar for years no one would touch--anywhooo) with carbonation. Did I say sweet?!? Alcohol hidden.

Smooth, creamy/sticky and potent.

This will have to grow on me as it goes to my extremes. I do appreciate the style and the rye whiskey adds a nice touch. Nice to have tried.

Serving type: bottle

02-11-2013 00:34:42 | More by joeseppy

random846

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

05-18-2013 05:05:22 | More by random846

RoryOMoore

New Jersey

4.75/5  rDev +17.3%

05-18-2013 03:47:58 | More by RoryOMoore

jroberts8811

Missouri

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-17-2013 19:22:03 | More by jroberts8811

HarmonMW

Michigan

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-15-2013 19:41:38 | More by HarmonMW

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

05-15-2013 18:39:19 | More by twenty5

lucasj82

Indiana

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-15-2013 00:21:23 | More by lucasj82

drummermattie02

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -13.6%

05-14-2013 18:12:07 | More by drummermattie02

DIPAFAN

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

05-12-2013 00:00:00 | More by DIPAFAN

DmouthCaliBrewz

New Hampshire

4.75/5  rDev +17.3%

05-11-2013 23:21:43 | More by DmouthCaliBrewz

freemanj

Missouri

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-10-2013 23:47:44 | More by freemanj

CTJman

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-10-2013 19:22:16 | More by CTJman

jmccullough108

Missouri

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-10-2013 02:17:08 | More by jmccullough108

Jameswoody

Montana

4.75/5  rDev +17.3%

05-08-2013 06:54:15 | More by Jameswoody

midnitesun11

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

05-08-2013 02:36:17 | More by midnitesun11

blknikon

Massachusetts

2.25/5  rDev -44.4%

05-07-2013 22:33:16 | More by blknikon

Herky21

Iowa

4.5/5  rDev +11.1%

05-07-2013 11:26:42 | More by Herky21

bostonryan

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-06-2013 22:33:13 | More by bostonryan

Mantooth

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +11.1%

05-05-2013 23:16:21 | More by Mantooth

lernerlift

Kansas

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

05-05-2013 22:25:18 | More by lernerlift

StonedTrippin

Colorado

3.96/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

a huge beer, not for the faint of heart. it pours reddish and darker for an ipa, with a bug sudsy tan head. the nose on it is grain heavy for the style, as the rye malt makes its presence felt early and often. theres sweeter grain too, toasted elements, and of course the hops, which fall somewhere north of citrusy but south of piney. flavor wise, the hop bitterness goes expertly with the spicy rye, and is very intense on the palate. the alcohol is curiously missing, which is a shock to me. there is something round and familiar in this beer bringing everything together too, and I want to say its oatmeal, but I cant be sure. its got that softness and sweetness, and the mouthfeel fits the bill, but who knows for sure? the hops outlast the rye in the finish, and my mouth is left panting. its a lot to process. a little light on the bubbles I thought, but the fuller body and creamy feel is really nice in an ipa. also the alcohol was masked very well. overall a beer id recommend sharing, but one I enjoyed very much.

Serving type: on-tap

05-05-2013 17:20:02 | More by StonedTrippin

ALLISON01

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

04-29-2013 22:54:06 | More by ALLISON01

troy138

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +17.3%

04-28-2013 16:46:18 | More by troy138

slim2043

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -1.2%

04-28-2013 12:31:55 | More by slim2043

harrymel

Washington

3.99/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottled: unk

Copper with a solid quilt of light tan foam. Smells like grapefruit, malts, spiced, some pepper, some resin and a good dose of grassy hops. Taste is sweet, bitter, hoppy and with few aparent and special qualities, but I really dig it. I'm surprised to enjoy this one so much, but here I am, wishing I could regularly trust this to be fresh on the shelves. Medium bodied with moderate carb and an off dry finish. Nice beer.

Serving type: bottle

04-28-2013 06:30:14 | More by harrymel