Rye-on-Rye - Boulevard Brewing Co.

ChadQuest

Illinois

3/5  rDev -29.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Drinking this one solo tonight.

I pour straight in so its got a head on it that then fades out leaves a bit of lacing but not a lot. nice sunburst color.
The aroma is a heavy dry rye note, a light white pepper and just dry.
The flavors have that spicy note you expect from a rye beer. It is the kind of spice that when implied "rye" people will like and when implied "chili" people will not like, really on the border.
There is some alcohol that pokes through because of the dryness of this one, and makes it a bit smokey, and light notes of vanilla bringing in some sweetness.
Mouthfeel is quick to fade due to the dryness.

I am indifferent to this one, going to drink the whole 750ml, but its just average. i guess i like the rye, but could go for more alcohol heat,whiskey, and maybe a little less dry, but i am strange.

Love, Chad

Serving type: bottle

04-07-2012 04:52:52 | More by ChadQuest

Davihaw

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -17.5%

05-18-2013 02:29:05 | More by Davihaw

Jsmick

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +12%

05-17-2013 05:07:37 | More by Jsmick

chippo33

Vermont

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-17-2013 03:13:40 | More by chippo33

HawkeyeJosh

Arkansas

4.75/5  rDev +12%

05-16-2013 21:41:09 | More by HawkeyeJosh

acc88

Illinois

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-16-2013 07:12:18 | More by acc88

ShanePB

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

05-15-2013 19:56:57 | More by ShanePB

midnitesun11

Illinois

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-15-2013 01:29:18 | More by midnitesun11

ThePorterSorter

New York

4.11/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

thanks merc for cracking out this vintage 2012 brew

The beer pours a dull, hazy orange/red amber with a thin halo of tan head, loose lacing, and plentiful sediment. The nose is buttery whiskey barrel aged caramel sweetness, slightly boozy, with a touch of rye. The taste is definitely whiskey barrel forward with a generous amount of rye spice in the finish. It's medium bodied, barleywine-esque, slightly spice, heavily barrel aged and boozy (but not as much as the BBQ). Wow, what a good beer that presents huge barrel aged sweetness along with excellent rye spice. It's more of an evening sipper at 11% and with huge rye spice, but very tasty and impressive. I'd certainly try this beer again.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 20:06:07 | More by ThePorterSorter

merc7186

New York

4.35/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

2012 Bomber poured into snifter glass.

A: Reddish/Mild Orangish Hue, Passes Some Light, Off White Head Ring, Some Lacing

S: Rye Bourbon Barrel Sweetness, Honey, Rye

T: Rye Bourbon, Honey, Rye, Mild Sweet Bread

M: Decent Carbonation, Medium Bodied, Mildly Sweet, Mildly Boozy

Overall, you really get the rye barrel taste and the rye grains seperately but they mesh well together too. Solid.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 20:00:17 | More by merc7186

AngusOg

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-13-2013 14:18:47 | More by AngusOg

ToddHolder

Illinois

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-11-2013 01:18:35 | More by ToddHolder

Massbmx

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-11-2013 00:23:20 | More by Massbmx

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-10-2013 21:47:56 | More by mikeburd1128

rbmjr1

Indiana

4.75/5  rDev +12%

05-08-2013 22:10:49 | More by rbmjr1

dcloeren

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +12%

05-08-2013 20:20:20 | More by dcloeren

dalepryor

Kentucky

5/5  rDev +17.9%

05-07-2013 21:05:06 | More by dalepryor

bmur112

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-07-2013 15:30:38 | More by bmur112

ColForbinBC

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-06-2013 12:12:55 | More by ColForbinBC

lernerlift

Kansas

4.75/5  rDev +12%

05-05-2013 22:05:01 | More by lernerlift

FLBeerGuy

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-04-2013 15:32:29 | More by FLBeerGuy

czillmer

Virginia

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-02-2013 20:36:21 | More by czillmer

Hardy_Brew

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -17.5%

04-30-2013 20:39:16 | More by Hardy_Brew

Scotchboy

Idaho

4.26/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

750ml of the 2013 bottling, generously sent to me by laymansbeerfan, and split into tulips with my brothers...

A: Dark gold, nearly amber, with a huge off-white head that leaves a spiderweb of lacing behind.

S: Big-time toffee, vanilla, and a moderate rye-whiskey component right upfront, along with a clear citrusy character, hops maybe? Big malty body with grainy, spicy undertones.

T: Moderate caramel and big toffee right upfront...barrel character is really nicely blended here, little bit of vanilla and a pulling charred oak component...toasted grains, distinctive fruitiness and spiciness is apparent as well.

MF: Creamy medium/full body with moderate carbonation. Warmth is apparent but welcome. Carbonation is spot-on.

O: A really pleasant BA rye beer, unique and flavorful.

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 15:15:59 | More by Scotchboy

meanmutt

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

04-29-2013 13:21:57 | More by meanmutt