Private Rye Bière De Garde - Jack's Abby Brewing

Auror

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +4.7%

01-11-2013 16:43:23 | More by Auror

Texasfan549

Texas

4/5  rDev +4.7%

05-16-2013 00:53:22 | More by Texasfan549

kjkinsey

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

05-16-2013 00:10:01 | More by kjkinsey

mendvicdog

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

05-13-2013 20:39:10 | More by mendvicdog

Resuin

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

05-13-2013 18:39:46 | More by Resuin

ColForbinBC

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

05-13-2013 12:36:05 | More by ColForbinBC

DRBiser

Maryland

4/5  rDev +4.7%

05-11-2013 23:33:18 | More by DRBiser

zestar

California

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

05-11-2013 06:50:08 | More by zestar

kangarooAdam59

Maine

3.7/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.75

Thanx bth86:

Spring 2013 bottle date

Into a pilsener:

A: hazy reddish-amber body, one finger white foamy head that quickly dies, no lacing whatsoever

S: pears and apples in front, some light rye and grassiness coming through

T: spicy yet sweet yet peppery as a fair amount of a nice rye peppery flavoring comes through to spice things up a bit and make it feel more than it should be.

M: medium body, sessionable, adequate carbonation

O: wow, what a nice Biere de Garde that has been lagered enough for it to be considered to be a lager. Good for Jack's Abby, as I would have this again.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 02:35:29 | More by kangarooAdam59

Dope

Massachusetts

3.89/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Spring 2013 bottle date (probably 2 months old).

A: A nice clear reddish-amber pour. Big fluffy offwhite head. Fades slowly with little swirls of lacing behind. Excellent retention.

S: Rye bread notes. Light fruits like pears and apples. Some wet grass in there too.

T: Heavy on the spicy rye for sure. Rye and black pepper in fact. Light fruits as mentioned in the aroma but much less here, mainly in the finish along with a touch of grass. More spicy rye and lots of black pepper in the finish and lingering aftertaste.

M: High carbonation, quite airy. Medium body.

O: Interesting biere de garde. Quite crisp and sharp, with lots of spiciness loaded throughout. I had this fresh and I actually prefer it this way with a few months on it. Seems a little more mellow and drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2013 01:18:15 | More by Dope

dunix

Vermont

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

05-07-2013 14:17:49 | More by dunix

mountdew1

New Hampshire

3.93/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Poured into a tulip. When opened, a slow rise of foam that would have overflowed if not poured. When poured, head disappeared almost immediately. Color was a nice dark golden copper color. Aroma was a slightly sour fruity smell, that mellowed and developed a bit of malt over time. Flavor was a floraly fruit, with a bit of hoppy bite in the backend. Felt ok in the mouth. A bit of coat, with some tongue tingle going on. Overall, not a bad beer. A bit more complex than I was initially expecting.

Serving type: bottle

05-06-2013 23:16:55 | More by mountdew1

bpk59

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

05-06-2013 15:15:12 | More by bpk59

Mikecap

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev +4.7%

05-05-2013 16:02:05 | More by Mikecap

jono311

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

05-03-2013 14:19:32 | More by jono311

judkinst

Vermont

4/5  rDev +4.7%

05-03-2013 11:40:15 | More by judkinst

Sultz04

Massachusetts

3/5  rDev -21.5%

05-02-2013 00:50:47 | More by Sultz04

nmann08

Maryland

3.25/5  rDev -14.9%

04-27-2013 20:54:12 | More by nmann08

sommersb

Tennessee

3.68/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Tasted On: 04-23-2013
Freshness: Spring 2013 vintage
Packaging: 500ml brown bottle, pry-cap
Glassware: Cervoise glass
Purchased: Received in a trade

A big thanks to DrewShal9 for this trade!

Pours as a semi-clear amber beer with an attractive head of off-white on top. Both lacing and head retention are very good.

The smells start with some Belgian yeast funk, with a musty character. I also pick up aromas of citrus orange and then the spiciness of rye grains.

The taste features a strong rye presence - very spicy and a bit harsh at times. Other notes are of bready malts (although this beer is quite dry) and some woodiness. The body seems average and carbonation is on the high side. The finish is very similar to the taste, with dryness and spicy rye malts featured.

Overall I enjoyed this beer, although I think scaling back the rye bill a bit would make for a better-tasting beer and one that was more in line with the style.

Serving type: bottle

04-24-2013 02:59:56 | More by sommersb

takelondon

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +4.7%

04-23-2013 13:46:20 | More by takelondon

Janeinma

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

04-20-2013 01:07:57 | More by Janeinma

fearfactory

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

04-18-2013 04:00:14 | More by fearfactory

tenacioustomato

Rhode Island

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

04-16-2013 23:23:31 | More by tenacioustomato

Goblinmunkey7

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Slight haze on a rich orange-copper color. Head is white and creamy with some large bubbles. Moderate retention on a small, clumpy, creamy cap and collar. Some spots of lacing.

Smell: Some mild esters. Fruity and yeasty. A solid hit of clove and banana with some underlying damp basement and grass. Almost floral on the edges. A bit of caramel malt sweetness. Nice building spiciness in the back. Pretty mild overall. Some apple and lager yeast.

Taste: Mild rye spiciness. Some backing lager yeast. Faint esters. Some apples skin and flower petals. Light caramel malt sweetness. Vaguely bready. Grass, hay, damp earth. Vaguely musty. Some minor hints of citrus from the hops layered over the top. Toasted, but lightly. Candi sugar sweetness is mild but works as a nice compliment to the light spicy rye.

Mouthfeel: Higher than average carbonation, but not by much. Medium body with a clean finish.

Overall: I don't see a promotion in your future.

Not the best beer from Jack's Abby, but it has that distinct quality I expect from Jack's Abby. A unique blend of esters and rye and lager yeast.

Serving type: bottle

04-16-2013 23:13:33 | More by Goblinmunkey7

jwps214

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

04-16-2013 23:02:38 | More by jwps214