Hop Rod Rye - Bear Republic Brewing Co.

sukwonee

Washington

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

01-19-2013 21:09:24 | More by sukwonee

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

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