Hop Rod Rye - Bear Republic Brewing Co.

ChadQuest

Illinois

3.3/5  rDev -22.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Darker reddish amber color and the head protiens are hanging on for quite a while, very nice retention, frothy consistancy and good lacing. Man, i wish i knew the age on this one, i may have succombed to an old bottle of Hop Rod, but unfortunantly i have no idea, and as such i can only review what is in front of me, which is a semi moderate hoppy pale ale that shows alot of balance and a creamy and syrupy mouthfeel, with the Rye giving it a differant feel then your average ipa. Nothing exciting going on, some interesting notes once again just with the rye, but an otherwise average beer. I really hope this is a faded bottle, i really hope companies start printing dates on bottles.

Serving type: bottle

06-01-2010 07:16:55 | More by ChadQuest

bambam2517

Arizona

4.36/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

22 oz. bomber poured into an Imperial pint glass, served at 50F.

A - Caramel brown body, no head but a really strong lace ring that is extremely long-lived. The carbonation in this one is a little more present than in other AIPAs I've had, I'm liking it.

S - Fresh malt with a rye sourness on top and an undercurrent of sweetness.

T - Surprised me, its a hop hammer at first! Puckering hops lead into the rye and malt character, and it does have some sweetness balancing it out as well. Some honey, also juniper. A lot to take in.

M - A real wild ride, high level of complexity in the mouthfeel. Starts off fresh and wet, then picks up with bitterness and just as it peaks it slides off with a sweet counterpoint. Finishes with a slightly herbal aftertaste, and it really sneaks that 8% ABV past you.

O - Hell of a fun beer! I like an occasional rye-heavy offering, and this one is near the top of the ryes for me.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 04:39:20 | More by bambam2517

alanv

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-18-2013 21:32:29 | More by alanv

GinsuDave

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -12.2%

05-18-2013 01:14:12 | More by GinsuDave

anteater

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-17-2013 17:54:58 | More by anteater

Glider

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-17-2013 13:42:40 | More by Glider

JothHu

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-17-2013 00:03:56 | More by JothHu

Blashawright

Texas

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-16-2013 22:35:22 | More by Blashawright

verge

California

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-16-2013 21:45:44 | More by verge

Westuh

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-16-2013 18:36:44 | More by Westuh

Poupae

Thailand

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-16-2013 16:19:47 | More by Poupae

inanity

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +17.1%

05-15-2013 23:44:15 | More by inanity

gfap61

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-15-2013 20:03:54 | More by gfap61

ajtorres311

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-14-2013 20:03:37 | More by ajtorres311

Rob315

Kentucky

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-14-2013 18:14:48 | More by Rob315

SDG1070

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-14-2013 13:45:38 | More by SDG1070

baybassboy

California

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-14-2013 05:35:20 | More by baybassboy

beerandcycling88

Washington

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-14-2013 02:30:04 | More by beerandcycling88

TheRuss9585

Vermont

3.5/5  rDev -18%

05-14-2013 00:56:02 | More by TheRuss9585

Dcunicelli

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-13-2013 19:21:27 | More by Dcunicelli

KVNBGRY

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-13-2013 18:53:43 | More by KVNBGRY

rboinski

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-13-2013 17:22:58 | More by rboinski

ipas-for-life

Virginia

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-12-2013 15:53:00 | More by ipas-for-life

HarmonMW

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-12-2013 00:17:54 | More by HarmonMW

TheBadger0289

New Zealand (Aotearoa)

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-11-2013 01:28:25 | More by TheBadger0289