Ryevalry
Bear Republic Brewing Co.

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From:
Bear Republic Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Belgian IPA
ABV:
8%
Score:
92
Avg:
4.13 | pDev: 8.96%
Reviews:
68
Ratings:
101
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 19, 2014
Added:
May 08, 2010
Wants:
  8
Gots:
  2
Another unique Rye beer from BRBC, this Double IPA is brewed with large quantities of American hops and fermented with a Belgian ale yeast to create a bitter, hoppy, and spicy ale that is sure to delight.
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Rated: 4 by afsdan from Colorado

Aug 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by zestar from California

Aug 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by GClarkage from California

Jul 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by wrightst from Maryland

Jun 10, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Durandal_777 from Pennsylvania

May 18, 2014
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Reviewed by AgentMunky from New York

4.37/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Served in a tulip glass at the brewery. From notes. Reviewed 28 April 2012.

A: Hazy-clear gold. Light head.

S: Sweet malts, touch of citrus, floral Belgian yeast. Soft, but pleasant.

T: Wow...Full-bodied, spicy, and incredibly rewarding. Honey-sweet with loads of hops and spicy rye (though I suspect the yeast is responsible for most of the spice). Cloves and clover. Excellent mouthfeel.

O: Perfectly crafted. A Belgian Double Rye Pale Ale? Pretty crazy. Whole-heartedly recommended. Will drink again. [note: I did end up ordering two more tulips. My favourite Bear Republic beer to date.]
Sep 15, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by ShanePB from Pennsylvania

Aug 30, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by ste5venla from California

Aug 06, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by LSx from California

Apr 25, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by BARFLYB from Pennsylvania

Mar 25, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by C-Dog

Dec 01, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by tleifj

Nov 10, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by t0rin0 from California

Aug 21, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by BeerOps from Illinois

Jul 14, 2012
 
Rated: 4.75 by gleemonger from California

Jun 22, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by Mister_Joshy from California

May 29, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by drewone from California

May 06, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by TobinMitnick from New York

Apr 21, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by cowboy83 from New York

Apr 19, 2012
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Reviewed by DoubleSimcoe from Pennsylvania

4.05/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
Ryevalry on cask at Pony Bar in Hell's Kitchen, NYC.

Appearance: Freshly tapped cask, a little cold but fine. The head came looking ALIVE! Viscous bubbles moving in a swamp. After it settles, it is more of a classic IPA, with the amber-ruby color and some haziness.

Smell: Rich and unique, reminds me of a winery in Spain. Very vinous and liquor-like. Domaine de Canton, sweetness, liquorice and fennel. Complex, enticing!

Taste: The rye comes through in the mouth, bringing thoughts of the Bulleit Rye I had a couple of days before. Then the spice, like honey melted on bone marrow and licked by an anteater. I don't get much of those hops, but a lot of flowery aromas, clover, allspice. I could cook with this! Olive oil at the end, unctuous.

Mouthfeel: Even for a cask, this comes with very low carbonation. It still is nice and fit for the style, with medium body and almost full flavor. Grainy and spicy as it goes down, sort of a rye bourbon with sugar added.

Overall: I really enjoyed this. It's got enough complexity to go beyond the boring-IPA-on-cask thing. The rye is well played and the sweetness is balanced. This!
Apr 12, 2012
Ryevalry from Bear Republic Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 92 out of 100 with 101 ratings