Arcadia Sky High Rye - Arcadia Brewing Company

schoolboy

Ohio

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

It is always hard to do but I am trying to judge this beer based on the style even though the style is not one of my favorite. Lately I have developed a taste for some other styles I used to dislike,like Scottish, but this is still not working former.

Whatever hops are used bring in a bitter metallic taste and to a lesser degree aroma.

The brewlooks nice in the glass but a bit paler than I would expect. So I will continue to avoid these- at least Arcadias.

Serving type: bottle

04-07-2012 20:23:52 | More by schoolboy

Jas45678

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%

06-14-2013 03:01:13 | More by Jas45678

marcb105

Michigan

3/5  rDev -20.2%

06-14-2013 02:22:16 | More by marcb105

enelson

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

06-12-2013 03:12:39 | More by enelson

DRBiser

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

06-08-2013 21:26:32 | More by DRBiser

outsider

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

06-04-2013 23:13:41 | More by outsider

Suds

Pennsylvania

3.38/5  rDev -10.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25

This is a very clear, transparent yellow color...gold tints, that carries a thin white head. Pine and wood smell...hops. I didn't get a grain, rye scent in the brew, but it did show up later, in the taste. Moderate sweetness, balanced with a strong hop bitterness. Lots of fleshy fruit in the taste. Lingering bitter hop finish and a firm body.

Serving type: bottle

06-01-2013 01:09:13 | More by Suds

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-31-2013 18:54:49 | More by Slatetank

HardyA

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%

05-29-2013 01:32:07 | More by HardyA

DrDemento456

Pennsylvania

3.65/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

A - Rockin full 1+ inch of head atop of some clear bright yellow beer. Mild carbonation bubbles float to the top.
S - Not very much rye or pale malts, just some hops and sweeter malts. Very mild if anything.
T - Has some rye tones but they don't play well with the hops making for a medicinal bitter finish. The overall taste isn't bad, crisp, sweet, and other than the finish not bad.
M - Light to medium body not bad.

Overall not a bad rye ale, the actual aspect is quite hidden and after a few sips it really starts to be more of an enjoyable pale ale. Not bad.

Serving type: can

05-26-2013 05:06:11 | More by DrDemento456

hilgart1

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-25-2013 05:30:30 | More by hilgart1

jkeefe1800

Massachusetts

3.35/5  rDev -10.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

Poured the can into a regular pint glass. Poured a slightly hazy gold color appealing to the eye for sure. Aroma came across as slightly spicy, not as much as i expect from a rye but it was definetely noticeable, light floral and citrus notes are also present. Flavor was hop forward with those floral notes coming back into play, rye became noticeable towards the end, was really looking forward to much more of a rye flavor. Finish is slightly bitter and citrus.
Overall solid beer as a whole, would drink it again, but not what I have come to expect from a rye.

Serving type: can

05-25-2013 03:44:40 | More by jkeefe1800

miwestcoaster

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%

05-24-2013 03:22:58 | More by miwestcoaster

craftbrew502

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +6.4%

05-20-2013 01:07:58 | More by craftbrew502

Slay40

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-20-2013 00:52:54 | More by Slay40

jeff96gt

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%

05-18-2013 23:17:01 | More by jeff96gt

GinsuDave

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-17-2013 01:06:06 | More by GinsuDave

CRJMellor

Arkansas

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%

05-07-2013 02:04:28 | More by CRJMellor

jwhancher

Pennsylvania

3.83/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Pours a clear yellowish copper with good carbonation and okay head. Smells mostly of lemon & citrus hops with an underlying spiciness I'm assuming is from the rye. I don't get a lot of straight up rye aroma but I think it adds a little complexity with the hop notes. Tastes is much of the same as the aroma. Lots of citrus hops upfront with some spiciness. Decent amount of bitterness is there, but I get sort of a long pronounced sweet lemony taste. Would prefer a tad more dryness, but then again, that's how I personally like my beers. A great summer beer. Pretty easy drinking and something you would want on a nice warm day. A very solid beer. Would try this one again.

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2013 17:04:56 | More by jwhancher

NIURicky

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +19.7%

04-29-2013 22:22:40 | More by NIURicky

smooth_aleing

Pennsylvania

3.99/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12oz bottle into a pint glass.

Gets big points just on the head alone. Pours a gigantic head, that settles to an incredible frothy peak. Rich amber color, with good lacing. The nose is complex, good hop kick with a nice rye undertone, with hints of citrus. Nose is suggestive of taste, with good amount of hops and nice bitterness. The rye is certainly there, which I like, and makes its presence known towards the end, a nice lingering coating on the tongue. Mouthfeel is decent, warm and hazy with decent carbonation, slight milkiness. Overall, very good, especially if you're a fan of rye beers.

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 02:22:51 | More by smooth_aleing

mishtif

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +19.7%

04-22-2013 20:28:45 | More by mishtif

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -20.2%

04-22-2013 14:19:30 | More by Jason1337

beergorrilla

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -13.6%

04-20-2013 21:47:39 | More by beergorrilla

foureyedgeek

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

04-20-2013 21:21:05 | More by foureyedgeek