Hop Rod Rye - Bear Republic Brewing Co.

Newmerator

California

4.2/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3

pours a deep mahogany, great head and retention. some red hues to the color as well, head was a light burnt cream color.

Smell is wow so spicy and hoppy with flavors of caramel and pine. This is one complex brew. I think I smell some cherries in the back, or some dark sugars (might just be the caramel though).

taste was unreal. One of the better beers from one of the better CA breweries. a bit spicy. that taste of rye really started to come out as it warmed up also. it was pretty heavy but light in the mouth. i'd definitely grab one of these at a bar if avail.

cheers.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2009 04:49:28 | More by Newmerator

Segelstrom

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -12.2%

05-25-2013 00:32:59 | More by Segelstrom

TwoForty

Florida

5/5  rDev +17.1%

05-24-2013 23:32:22 | More by TwoForty

jonathaniler

Florida

5/5  rDev +17.1%

05-24-2013 23:30:02 | More by jonathaniler

mcaulifww

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -12.2%

05-24-2013 13:06:13 | More by mcaulifww

DRTBrewster

Arizona

4.75/5  rDev +11.2%

05-23-2013 21:39:56 | More by DRTBrewster

Absolut

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-23-2013 19:23:31 | More by Absolut

visionaries

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-23-2013 17:38:36 | More by visionaries

SaxmanRick

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-23-2013 04:32:10 | More by SaxmanRick

Skunkyluvmuffin

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-23-2013 04:30:53 | More by Skunkyluvmuffin

Sarmartay

California

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-23-2013 04:00:45 | More by Sarmartay

Cdunk11

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-22-2013 23:08:11 | More by Cdunk11

assman79

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-22-2013 21:48:47 | More by assman79

DeekNayvuz

Montana

4.75/5  rDev +11.2%

05-22-2013 19:29:56 | More by DeekNayvuz

davesway10

Iowa

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-22-2013 18:26:11 | More by davesway10

Gregvg

New Jersey

4.75/5  rDev +11.2%

05-22-2013 17:24:34 | More by Gregvg

Busker

Connecticut

4.75/5  rDev +11.2%

05-21-2013 18:07:20 | More by Busker

seplo

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-21-2013 01:38:26 | More by seplo

joejost

New York

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-21-2013 01:35:36 | More by joejost

LambicPentameter

Kansas

4.06/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured out of a 12 oz bottle into a 16 oz nonic glass.

Appearance - Body is mostly dark brown with edges of maple syrup that makes it look like iced tea color. Foam is almost a full finger, barely-toasted marshmallow color. Head dissipates after a minute or two, lacing is pretty spotty, almost nonexistent.

Smell - Aroma is a mix of bready richness from the rye, with notes of caramel and malt. There is just a hint of hoppiness. Very promising.

Taste - Rye bread with a kick from the hops, and well balanced with malty semi-sweetness. Finish is pleasant with some lingering bitterness. I would like a little more bite, but I do like the fact that you can really taste the rye base.

Mouthfeel - Medium-bodied with a nice amount of carbonation to support the chewiness of the beer.

Overall - A tasty beer, but there are other rye beers and other IPAs that I'd pick off the shelf before this one. Very drinkable for the slightly higher ABV.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 01:05:06 | More by LambicPentameter

Shogun730

California

4.75/5  rDev +11.2%

05-20-2013 23:02:44 | More by Shogun730

JamesStreet

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev -12.2%

05-20-2013 17:57:51 | More by JamesStreet

jjd315

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-20-2013 13:01:51 | More by jjd315

NJB145

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-20-2013 01:01:38 | More by NJB145

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-19-2013 13:36:22 | More by Photekut