Full Moon Pale Rye Ale - Real Ale Brewing Company

tubeyes

Texas

3.83/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

A Hazy amber, min white head, some lacing.
S lots of awesome hoppyness and mild esters
T more great hops flavors, rye wheatyness
M creamy mouth feel, low carbonation, mild hoppy aftertaste
O very enjoyable brew, enjoyed thoroughly, the label of the beer is. Van Gogh-esque style painting of the old Blanco County courthouse. Had in bottle at Banter in Denton.

Serving type: bottle

02-12-2013 01:30:13 | More by tubeyes

mooseisloose

Florida

3.48/5  rDev -7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

Popping the top this brew has a sweet wafer smell and noble hop smell. Pours to a slightly cloudy yellow-orange with a wispy off white head. Taste is chaulky and sweet and sour with a balanced amount of bitterness that combines and starts at the front of the palate and moves to the back of the palate with a champagne type fizz. Mouthfeel, already described, is fizzy but not overpowering. This brew is a unique flavor of fizzy sweetness with a slight bitterness for balance. Not a a great sessioner but a good hot weather brew with solid flavor.

Serving type: bottle

11-22-2012 01:23:12 | More by mooseisloose

pasdachuri

Illinois

3.93/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Pours a slight hazy golden amber color with about an inch off white head.

A hoppy rye nose as the name suggests.

Good Hop punch up front that finishes with a bready malt balance. Surprisingly good, well balanced taste.

I believe this beer has placed Real Ale Brewery on my permanent map. Very happy with this selection.

Serving type: bottle

10-27-2012 22:16:53 | More by pasdachuri

stakem

Pennsylvania

2.88/5  rDev -23%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Standard 12oz bottle poured into a pint. The brew appears a clear copper with a yellowish tan froth across the top. A full wall of patchy lace sticks to the glass. When held to the light, it shows yellow around the edges and more deep orange through the body.

The aroma is light and mineral-filled. Some toasty grain sweetness couples with some mild fruity hop scent. Overall the aromatics here are quite muted but it maintains a fruited essence that I find to be quite similar to other brews that utilize rye.

The taste unfortunately carries the minerals along with a minor herbal hops inclusion. Mild fruity alcohol esters mix with some toasty grain sweetness. The taste is not horrible but it is plain, simple and forgetable.

Thia is a medium body brew with a light amount of carbonation. It is easy drinking but the mineral inclusion i could do without if i was going to have it again.

Serving type: bottle

09-05-2012 19:02:50 | More by stakem

DavidST

Texas

3.53/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a pint glass best by date of 9/13/12. This pours an amber color with a small short lived off white head. The smells are of light hops, a little hint if rye, some malts. The feel is medium. The taste is okay the rye barely comes through a little hops, a little malt.

Serving type: bottle

07-23-2012 03:08:44 | More by DavidST

Amalak

New York

3.85/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A. Thick, opaque honey-colored beer with a small white foamy head with limited lacing.

S. No real scent. Very, very mild malt.

T. Very intense first taste. There's definitely rye in there. It's a bit of a honey sweetness. Some hoppy bite to it.

M. Tingly and thick.

O. The rye is certainly there, which I appreciate because I love rye beers. But it mixes a bit odd. I got used to it, but it was out there.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2012 21:37:21 | More by Amalak

JustinClark

Texas

3.55/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Being in Texas I have tried the Real Ale brews various times of the years. In recent years have pretty much stuck with their "Lost Gold" and the coffee porter. Was nice to revist some of their staples recently as they are more complex than I remember.

The Full Moon Pale Rye did not do much for me on the aroma... a little sweet, malt & yeast aroma.

Pours a cloudy, yellow (tinge of orange). Like the look of the body.

Suprising hop bitterness in mouth, but still a rich body.

Nice balance with slight complexity. The rye is not very prominent though.

Serving type: bottle

05-01-2012 15:14:55 | More by JustinClark

jmbranum

Oklahoma

4.35/5  rDev +16.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

(review is of a beer aged for 3 years)

I'm amazed I haven't reviewed this beer before, especially because I've drank it straight off the line (about 10 years ago while visiting the brewery at their old location) and have had many time since.

Nevertheless, I discovered a very old bottle (expiration date of 7/22/09 (old enough that is the old bottle design), so I thought, what the heck, I might as well review it for kicks.

I actually like the results of the aging for this beer.

The hops have died down to being in the background, so now there are lots of coppery notes and lots of malt. Nice bready aroma. Mouthfeel is medium. And lots and lots of rye (the best part). It tastes like rye bread, for real.

I like this beer aged. I highly recommend it.

Serving type: bottle

04-02-2012 17:47:34 | More by jmbranum

jrenn

Kansas

4.15/5  rDev +11%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Look- Just sorta downed 'em out of of the bottle. probably not the best method for tasting.

Smell- Very pleasant, but simple. Rye for sure. Malty, and a little bit of darker fruit.

Taste- wonderful. malts upfront. a little raisiny/grape finish. reminds me of a northern italian espresso at times.

Mouthfeel- lighter/medium body. really drinkable. great for that reason.

I would buy it again if they sold it where I reside. Really does the rye beer justice. kinda refreshing that it's not a trendy hoppy rye ale-. While I do love those as well, this is a bit refreshing.

Serving type: bottle

03-19-2012 17:10:03 | More by jrenn

maximum12

Minnesota

3.08/5  rDev -17.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Thanks to smithjl10 for this bottle off my permanent wants list; because if it has rye in it, I want it. Bottled 1/11/12 & kudos for the clear date on the bottle. An action other brewers could learn from.

Pour is unfiltered light orange, trending yellow, plenty o' carbonation. Nose on this rye is full of pale malts, touch of grain. Not much to shake a nostril at.

Full Moon Pale Rye Ale gets full points for truth in advertising: pale ale with a TOUCH of rye. The pale ale is ascendant in Taurus rising, big pale malts that make up 95.3% of the taste. Herbal hops brush past, & there's a background hum that might be dribs of rye. Eh. Easy enough to drink.

I have failed to be impressed with anything from Real Ale yet & am at the point of giving up on their beers. Nothing bad, just a consistent beat of mediocre beers light on taste. This snuggles right into the mold. Decent enough.

Serving type: bottle

03-11-2012 02:29:26 | More by maximum12

beergoot

Colorado

3.58/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Bottle came in a beer trade with Dolph1979

Pours a solid amber color, slightly cloudy with good carbonation. Head is two-fingers, thick, white. Foam rings and lacing down the glass...

A sweet, citrus-like (orange) hop aroma greets the nose. A hint of spice. Light biscuit scent, too.

The taste is subtle. Light grain with a touch of rye spice. A fair hop bitterness rounds things out.

A nice, full, medium body. Smooth as glass. Crisp and clean finish.

A better than average pale ale although I didn't pick up much of a rye malt presence. It's there, just buried somewhat in the overall taste. I'd say the rye is nicely paired with the bitterness at the finish. A good beer.

Serving type: bottle

03-03-2012 21:29:23 | More by beergoot

BillH200174

California

3.95/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Orange amber color. Medium sized white foamy head. Aroma is malty and bready, fruity and orange, some hops and spiciness. A medium bodied APA. Malts are fruity, caramel and sweet. Some orange blossom and peach flavors. Hops are floral and herbal. There is a definite rye influence in this beer.

Serving type: bottle

03-03-2012 12:23:03 | More by BillH200174

Lawl3ss

Texas

3.93/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Lightly chilled 12 oz. bottle poured into a stemless tulip. Best-by date on bottle is 03.22.12.

Look- Hazy pale amber with a one-inch white head that fell within a minute or so. Looks "real", to be sure.

Smell- Intriguing. A little sweet, rye and nutty malt are quite present, but there's no shortage of aromatic fruity hops- cascade, or something similar. Slightly buttery. Swirling brings out a bit of yeasty spice. I haven't smelled anything quite like it, to be sure.

Taste- Once again, comes off as a decent APA with a bold malt presence. Starts sweet and tart, subdued citrus zest, white plum, and lime-like flavors. Toasted marble rye bread follows, with a bit of dark cane sugar and sweet shortbread thrown in. Aftertaste is a nutty, with a final showing of pine. Not mind-blowing, but quite unique and well executed.

Mouthfeel- Light to medium body, crisp carbonation, clean finish. Quite drinkable but nondescript. Feels appropriate for the beer.

Overall- This beer reminds me of Firestone Walker Union Jack, particularly the aftertaste. It's not quite in the same league, however- not as well hopped, distinct rye presence, and not nearly as full-feeling, but the malt base is pretty similar. I haven't had many of Real Ale's offerings, but this is pretty promising. I'll keep an eye out for it on tap.

Serving type: bottle

02-12-2012 06:23:54 | More by Lawl3ss

beergod1

Ohio

3.68/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours hazy amber with a reddish tint. Lighter bodied. A nice aroma with subtle hops and some rye spice. Slight hop bite there as well. On the palate there is some rye up front with a subtle hop bitterness. Also some sweet toasted malt. Very light hop presence. Very drinkable....The rye was a nice touch.

Serving type: bottle

02-01-2012 00:35:00 | More by beergod1

JayAre46

Texas

3.83/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

from notes - getting ready to watch some foozeball! pours a murky orange with one finger of head that has moderated retention and leaves spotty lacing. the aroma is biscuity, lightly hopped, grainy with a subtle citrus presence. easy drinking brew and i love the rye it really brings the flavors out. more of the citrus, fresh hops and a pale malt. balanced well. medium to light body the carbonation is medium and prickly. very easy to drink several of these and in my mind this is a great session-able beer. good tailgater, put it cans!

Serving type: bottle

01-19-2012 08:12:49 | More by JayAre46

oline73

Maryland

2.78/5  rDev -25.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Poured from a bottle into a Sam Adams perfect pint.

Appearance: Pours a clear amber color with a small layer of off white head that dissipates quickly.

Smell: Slightly sweet malt. Some mild fruit notes. Kind of boring.

Taste: More interesting than the smell. Malt up front with some rye spice that carries into the finish. There is a slight hop bitterness that shows up for the second half of the sip.

Mouthfeel: Medium body with tingly carbonation and a dry finish. A bit on the flat side.

Overall: Underwhelmed by this one. Nothing too impressive going on. I wouldn't want another.

Serving type: bottle

11-29-2011 01:01:13 | More by oline73

gtermi

Texas

3.98/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A: The beer has a nice cloudy gold color with a very thin white head.

S: I get a smell of bread, a few hops and malt. Not much else really there.

T: It has a nice bit of citrus. It is pretty light tasting, but it doesnt take away from the beer. I also get a bit of sweet malt.

M: The beer is very smooth! I could drink this all day just because the mouthfeel would never get old.

O: This is a very good beer. Its a nice change up to have a citrus tasting beer that isnt overpowering. I really enjoyed it and will still continue to buy the Real Ale Sample Packs.

Serving type: bottle

11-28-2011 05:21:16 | More by gtermi

nukem5

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: Pours a orangey amber color with a lite cap of tan which clings to glass.

S: Spicey and piney notes not a lot of malt aroma but not bad.

T: The first thing you get on the tongue is a bitter citrus taste with a pine/juniper feel. Some caramel malts and the rye taste is almost in the back at last place but still present.

M: Medium bodied with decent carb level, also a slightly alchoholic taste which surprises me at 5.6% feels a bit higher.

O: Overall would drink this again but in moderation as rye beers do bad things to me ...lol. Good beer with a great balance of flavors and things going on within this one.

Serving type: bottle

11-18-2011 04:04:18 | More by nukem5

karait95

Mexico

3.78/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: nice looking an orange - yellow color wit medium body that forms a medium almost white creamy head that disipates leaving almost no traces behind on the glass.

S: Very intense aroma, the malts are present with the rye and some hops not a simple or faint aroma.

T: the flavor is nice and again not easy to process as the rye flavor is not common in general terms, some citrus, some spices are present but not easy to say what are the ingredients, some hops are present.

M: Excellent and refreshing starting but a little bitter medium and ending, making this beer a well done one.

Serving type: bottle

11-12-2011 02:39:28 | More by karait95

grittybrews

Washington

3.88/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured a cloudy orange-amber with a finger of off-white head. Mild aroma of lemon, orange, and caramel with hints of earthy spice.

Moderate carbonation and a full, creamy mouthfeel. Orange and biscuity caramel up front with light pine on the finish.

Nicely balanced and very refreshing pale ale -- just a touch of sweetness balanced by some gentle hops and hints of rye. If anything, this one was maybe a little too polite.

Serving type: bottle

10-31-2011 04:49:14 | More by grittybrews

D11

Texas

2.65/5  rDev -29.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

from bottle into pilsner

A- nice golden copper color, white head which really doesnt stick around at all.

S- some hops and i smell some coffee in there.

T- slight hops that fades into some sort of coffee taste.

M- a little thin on the mouthfeel , and not enough carbonation imo. not dry though which is good.

O- im not crazy about coffee in my beer so i didnt really enjoy this, but others might like it. 'real ale's' lost gold is worth trying though.

Serving type: bottle

10-13-2011 05:21:48 | More by D11

setexascustoms

Texas

3.55/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Poured from a 12oz bottle "Best if consumed by 11.01.11".

A: A nice hazy copper, I like the color. Minimal head that dissipated quickly and left almost no lacing.

S: Big malt presence, quite grainy, but I fail to detect any rye. I nice hops as well, with some citrus.

T: Prominent hop character with a slight bitterness, and slight citrus. Fallowed by grainy malts and a little spice, maybe the rye? They are subtle, understated flavors, but do have a nice balance.

M: Lighter body with nice carbonation.

O: Not a bad brew, and certainly the best I've had so far from Real Ale. It's nice balance and subtle flavors make it drinkable, if not necessarily memorable. Definitely not bad, but I doubt I'll buy it again.

Serving type: bottle

10-06-2011 23:23:13 | More by setexascustoms

kemoarps

Washington

3.63/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Beer poured a hazy amber/straw with a decent off white head that lasts and lasts leaving those pretty little laces down the side.

I was pleasantly surprised as soon as I stuck my nose into this brew. A little sweeter than I expected, too. Can't quite place my finger on it.

Another pleasant surprise awaited when it hit my lips. Not having a lot of experience with rye ales, I wasn't sure what to expect. I was a little worried, tbh, that it was going to be really rye-y (like rye bread), which is not a flavour I particularly prefer. The hops I would say are the most prnounced flavour, but they are ny no means overdone. You can taste a touch of the rye on the back end with some malty note across the middle. Almost a dusty haystack somewhere in there too.

Plays across the palate easily enough. I could see myself drinking maybe two of these before I wanted something else.
Overall, as you may have garnered from the nose/taste sections that I was pleasantly surprised by this beer. I usually prefer darker maltier brews, and my only other experience with this brewery to date was their underwhelming Brown Ale, and I had never had a rye before so my expectations were low. Definitely a drinkable beer. Well balanced, and I could see it appealing to a broad range of BAs if you need to pick some common denominator for a gathering of some sort. Check it out, it's pretty good.

Serving type: bottle

09-26-2011 21:38:15 | More by kemoarps

AndyAvalanche

Massachusetts

3.63/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

12 oz. bottle poured into a Sam Adams Perfect Pint glass. Slight hazy golden amber color. The off white colored head stick around for a few minutes and produces some pretty decent lacing.

Big malt backbone in smell. I can't really detect much in the department of rye. Very malty tones of caramelized roasted malts, no hop smell either.

Taste is good, very sweet. Caramel, slight toffee, roasted malts and grains. Not much in the Rye department again as well as the hops, just a big malt backbone.

Heavier body than I expected. The malts are heavily favored in this one. Pretty smooth and slightly creamy with a slight bitter finish that bites quick at the end. A pretty decent beer I think I like it better than the regular pale ale, at least approaching the cooler nights anyway.

Serving type: bottle

09-20-2011 00:12:59 | More by AndyAvalanche

TenHornsProud

Colorado

3.85/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours a crystal clear copper with a small white head that fades quickly.

Smells of almost phenol-like malt, and some honey/oxidized sweetness.

Taste is sweet malt up front that leads into some smooth bitterness and rye/bready character, some small fruit note from the hops, and a surprisingly bitter but nice finish.

Lighter bodied, with medium carbonation...it goes down smooth and easy.

This beer delivers on the rye and the bitterness...some more hop aroma might be nice, then again, it might cover some of the tasty rye character.

Serving type: bottle

09-16-2011 22:05:04 | More by TenHornsProud