Hop Rod Rye - Bear Republic Brewing Co.

mtbdonn

United Kingdom (England)

4.43/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

12 bottle from Beers of Europe, England and poured to a tulip.
A-The color is a deep maroon amber with two to three fingers of light brownish head with some really thick lacing.
A-Hoppy with some really nice floral scent, pretty sweet with the rye malt really presence in the nose; one of the better smell beers I had in a while.
T-Definite hints or rye malt at first, almost all rye malt with a small bitterness at the end of this first sip. The rye malt flavor continues to show it’s self on further sipping, with some good floral hops that seem to increase towards the end.
M-The feel is this beer is a light medium bodied beer. It is light on the pallet and goes down pretty well.
O-A great pleaseant feel to this beer and easy drinking.

Serving type: bottle

01-25-2013 20:33:57 | More by mtbdonn

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4/5  rDev -6.3%

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

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