Cane & Ebel - Two Brothers Brewing Company

mvanaskie13

Pennsylvania

4.09/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured into a pint glass, color is deep amber, slightly opaque, head presented at about 1/2" thickness, off white in color with some lacing on the glass.

Smell is where this beer hits its high note, very robust rye earthiness with a big hop note, citrus and pine blend.

Taste is very solid malted rye, light caramel, toast; very solid hop bitterness, similar to the scent in the citrus/pine mixture.

Mouthfeel is strong for upfront from the bitterness and rye flavors, lingering nicely, solid carbonation.

Overall, a very solid, very drinkable hoppy rye brew, definitely a rye/ipa blend.

Serving type: bottle

04-16-2013 01:27:31 | More by mvanaskie13

micromaniac129

Pennsylvania

4.04/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Russet brown amber color with a little head that fades fast.
Aroma has a spicy rye kick with some light hops and bready malts.
Taste is pretty good and leans to the malt side of the house. Its bold and assertive with rye malts and bitter with some hops that meld nicely at the finiah to a quite agrreable taste.
Finishes a wee bit dry.
A definite standout in the catagory.

Serving type: bottle

04-13-2013 11:20:19 | More by micromaniac129

themind

New Jersey

4.11/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Quality brew! I would purchase this again. Has a citrus hoppy flavor with decent balance in the beer. Two Brothers makes some good beer and if you are looking to try them this is a good place to start. I bought a variety pack and so far all have been decent.

Bottom Line: Quality brew!

Serving type: bottle

04-11-2013 00:33:07 | More by themind

justintcoons

Pennsylvania

4.05/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

12oz bottle poured into a shaker pint.

Appearance
Red with 1 finger of off-white head. Excellent clarity with low-moderate carbonation.

Nose
Papaya, mango, candied orange & lemon. Lighter notes of rye and pineapple.

Taste
Candied orange, lemon and papaya. Notes of spicy rye and pineapple. Pale candy sugars with nuances of caramel. Hints of pine needle and rye linger.

Mouthfeel
Light bodied, crisp and dry with a moderate bitterness.

Overall
Spicy, dry, bitter, tropical and citrusy. Yeah, I'd buy it again.

Serving type: bottle

03-19-2013 15:03:36 | More by justintcoons

rlee1390

Indiana

4.08/5  rDev -1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

A-Translucent ruby, one finger off white, not much carbonation, lacing.

S-Starts with rye spicyness, citrus hops and grass hops as well.

T-Starts with nice rye notes. Then had mild citrus and grass notes. Tad bit of malts. Slight bitterness.

M-Medium bodied, nicely carbonated but also a tad bit watery.

O-It's no Red's Rye PA, but still one the better hoppy Rye-Reds out there.

Serving type: bottle

03-05-2013 23:22:03 | More by rlee1390

blahblahbeercom

4.3/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Appearance- This BEER pours a murky brown/red color. The head starts out one finger thick, but ends up much less than that.

Smell- Cane and Ebel has an earthy, almost musty smell in the bottle. Once poured, I could pick up a pepper and caramel smell.

Taste- At first sip, I could taste a caramel/malt flavor. There is sweetness to this initial taste, but the earthy barley flavor keeps it from being overwhelming. Rye & sweetness gives way to a slight bitterness from hops.

Mouthfeel- slightly sticky... lingers on the tongue with bitterness and slight earthy tones

Overall- I am very happy with the way earthy rye and bitter hops dance in this ale. This unique ale really works!

Serving type: bottle

02-22-2013 23:52:03 | More by blahblahbeercom

SerialHiker

Illinois

3.93/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Appearance: Pours a deep caramel brown…off white head did form about a finger width thick and settled to a slightly thinner layer…a good lookin’ brew…(4/5)

Smell: Peppery rye up front…also some sweetness, caramel, floral notes and a touch of citrus…there’s an earthy, mustiness happening here…it’s nice, but it’s not overwhelming…(3.75/5)

Taste: Sweet, earthy, caramel maltiness up front, much more than I would have expected…there’s a definite sugary sweetness that isn’t strong, just noticeable…after the initial flavors, this brew really dives into the hops and rye…peppery rye bite comes out, nicely balanced by citrus/piney hops…slightly resinous feel…there’s some bready qualities to the flavor as well…peppery rye/piney bitterness into the after taste…a very hoppy rye ale…(4/5)

Mouthfeel: Light to medium body, plenty of carbonation…it fluffs up bringing tons of sweet, slightly peppery maltiness to the palate…there’s a mild touch of resin/syrup feel…finishes very smoothly, doesn’t linger too far, but leaves an earthiness behind…(3.85/5)

Overall: I’m a big fan of Two Brothers, partly because I like supporting small, independent businesses, but mostly because they make very drinkable beer and Cane and Ebel is another example of that…with super flavor and a relatively low ABV, I definitely could drink a few of these in a sitting and not bat an eye…this is definitely worth picking up if you see it on your local, independent beer store or if you’re traveling through the Chicagoland area…Two Brothers strikes again! (4/5)

Serving type: bottle

02-15-2013 03:13:03 | More by SerialHiker

alexipa

Colorado

4.84/5  rDev +17.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

A: Very dark murky red with not much head to speak of. The appearance of this one leads me to believe this will pack a punch of flavor, I hope for a full bodied experience.

S: Peppery spices up front, some floral hops and caramel sweetness in there as well.

T: They aren't messing around with the rye in this beer. It is amazingly spicy and complex, but they've packed enough caramel malts in to keep it very balanced. This is like nothing I've ever had.

M: I could chew this. It's not incredibly thick, but the creamy smoothness makes me want to just suck on it for a while... weird.

O: This. This is what a great beer should be. You could search the entire world for a better Rye Beer and come up completely empty handed and dumb founded. Well done!

Serving type: bottle

02-12-2013 05:09:58 | More by alexipa

zrbeer1579

Illinois

4.35/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I've had this beer before. Just wanted wait until I get a super fresh 6pk of this beer.

Appearance: Deep crimson-amber with a one finger light tan head

Aroma: Sugar sweet peppery rye. In the background hops are mostly floral with very little citrus.

Taste: Similar to the smell. Sweet peppery rye, with floral/light citrus hops. A little bit of caramel malt. Sometimes, there is a light toasted rye breadiness in the finish which then turn into the hops' bitterness.

Mouthfeel: Median bodied with median carbonation. Slightly sticky. Soft hop bitterness that lingers very shortly. Easy to drinker.

Overall: I enjoy this beer. The Thai palm sugar adds an interesting sweetness and flavor to the beer. Neither does the rye or hops dominate over each others.

Serving type: bottle

01-15-2013 00:31:27 | More by zrbeer1579

Chaney

District of Columbia

4.35/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Presently, this is the #6 ranked Rye Beer here on BA... and for good reason.

I got bored hanging with my wife's family, so I retreated to the bathroom to tick this beer on Christmas day.

Served in a pint glass.

A: Poured a ruby red/orange color, slightly hazy, and with a soft, off-white heady that left a web resembling cotton candy on the glass.

S: Smelled of melted Astro-Pop, malt, a fair amount of fresh hops, and red velvet cake batter. Delectable!

T: Exactly like the nose, definitely bitter, but not totally a hophead paradise beer. It did have that rye beer "Wasa" cracker quality in the middle that was a cheeky variation on an East Coast IPA. Not too sweet and lots of lacing here.

M: Like I stated, this was bitter, with spiral lacing left on the glass and nice carbonation bill.

O: I killed a six pack of this over the span of three days along with all the other goodies I had in between. I'll be revisiting this brew when I'm in the area quite often now I'm sure.

Serving type: bottle

01-03-2013 00:39:41 | More by Chaney

jsisko01

Michigan

2.83/5  rDev -31.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Appearance - Pours an extremely dark brownish-amber color with an inch thick, creamy tan head that lingers for a couple minutes. Leaves a nice, creamy lacing as well.

Smell - The sweetness of the palm sugar comes through lightly, with a dominant aroma of rye.

Taste - The spiciness of the rye masks most of the other flavors.. There is a toasty/smoky flavor as well but I think that might be from the rye? The sweetness from the sugar tastes pretty nice.. And the bottle is right about having the wackiest hops. I can detect some pine hops, along with some other earthy and floral hops. Has a strong bitterness in the finish.

Mouthfeel - Has a creamy body with medium carbonation.

Overall - This is the first rye beer I've ever tried. I am not pleased.. lol. To me, this basically just tastes like a nasty IPA, with rye added.

Serving type: bottle

01-01-2013 03:35:33 | More by jsisko01

TheSSG

Illinois

4.85/5  rDev +17.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Pours a nice, foamy head that is off-white-tan, and is surprisingly not persistent, yet resiny. Aroma is sweet malt, floral hops, and spicy rye...just brilliant. A deep burnt umber color. Starts bitter with notes of grapefruit and a LOT of rye spiciness coming through. Builds to a hefty bitterness in the middle. Bitterness begins to become very pronounced and a mix of pine resin and grapefruit/citrus rind. Right as this flavor is most intense, it cuts into the malt, where the rye shines right through, and the finish is still hop bitterness, a touch of rye, and then the sweetness of the palm sugar comes through.

Complex, (rye) malty, hoppy. Everything you could ever want from one bier.

Serving type: bottle

11-27-2012 03:47:21 | More by TheSSG

warrenout330

Ohio

4.53/5  rDev +10%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 12oz bottle... right into my duvel glass

A- pours a deep red color... almost blood like... even the thickness feels like it. Big white head.... lots of sticky lacing

S- cane sugar, rye malt, earthy grass, tons of sugar in the nose but very well balanced...

T- very pronounced rye malt... more than the smell... hint of sweetness maybe from the cane sugar... earthy hops and funk in the back of the throat

M- dry, sweet, bittnerness.... bubbly down the throat...

O- this is yet another brewery you can't really go wrong with... their more driven towards taste over ABV. track them down and enjoy like a victorious Viking lol

Serving type: bottle

11-05-2012 02:29:46 | More by warrenout330

One2Remeber

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Reviewing as an Imperial Red Ale.

A: Cloudy, true red body with an off-white lacey head with sticky long legs.

S: Wet aroma, characteristics are still fresh. Excellent balance of lightly sweet caramel malts and floral/citrus hops.

T/M: A gummy body makes for easy drinking. All the flavors blend together while being noticeable, yet not very pronounced; the sugary body and smooth rye properties could be the acting catalyst.

O: Far exceeding my expectations. First brew from Two Brothers. This suits my classification for a higher gravity, well-hopped red ale. Clean flavors and alcohol kept in check.

Serving type: bottle

11-02-2012 04:00:36 | More by One2Remeber

kangarooAdam59

Maine

3.93/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

The last of my beer trade from my cousin in Illinois:

Best by November 30, 2012:

Into a pint glass:

A: dark red colored body gave a one finger white head settled to a half finger close to a film while releasing a substantial amount of beautiful speckled spider web lacing. The body was too dark for any carbonation to be seen rising.

S: citrus, rye, malty mutedness with just a tad bit of hops in the background.

T: bittersweet with a great combination of the hops and rye combining very nicely with the malts and citrus.

M: medium with nothing harsh on the tongue. I would say this was a very drinkable beer for the ABV, quite impressive.

O: thoroughly impressed with this one, gonna have to savor this last one.

Serving type: bottle

10-20-2012 00:47:01 | More by kangarooAdam59

312HopBomb

Illinois

4.28/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Color is caramel with red garnet highlights. Exceptional head and thick lacing combine for an impressive presentation.

Musty but somewhat citrus hop aroma leads to spicy rye and faint malt.

Taste starts with a piney/citrus hop burst leading into the spicy rye then mellows to a malt backdrop. Balanced, complex and highly enjoyable. Pepper and pine, citrus and dry malt.

Mouthfeel is creamy and slightly dry and medium body. Spot on carbonation. Very nice.

This beer goes down fast for a 7% abv. It hits the spot on a cold rainy evening. Two Brothers use of rye is the best I have had as they did not over do it while creating a unique and tasty brew. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

10-10-2012 05:50:08 | More by 312HopBomb

NODAK

Tennessee

4/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

At first, it seemed all hops all the time on the nose, with a strong resiny aroma...however, as it opens up, the palm sugar is noticeable with a small sweetness and a note of spicy rye. It's a good nose.

Initially, it has a really good and firm floral/piney bitter snap to it...comes across just like an IPA to me. Then, the slight spiciness of the rye is evident although not as much so as many other rye beers so I don't believe it's quite as prominent in the making of this beer...although still present. On the finish, the palm sugar provides a small sweetness that seems more evident as it warms and helps the beer wrap up on a pretty solid mix of resin and sugar.

All in all, very very tasty. I just wish it wasn't so expensive and hard to find!

Serving type: bottle

09-28-2012 01:16:21 | More by NODAK

charlzm

California

3.73/5  rDev -9.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Consumed September 15th, 2012. Bottle labeled "best by 5/8/12". Oops!

Poured from the bottle into a Samuel Adams "perfect pint" glass. A creamy, fine one-finger head of off-white appears and sticks around a good long time. Excellent sheeting. Mostly clear orange/copper colored brew has copious lazy bubbles rising throughout.

Notes of rye and citrus (orange and grapefruit) in the restrained nose.

Flavor is subtle and somewhat complex. Rye bread notes lead off with a bit of spice. Just barely more sweet than not. Clean hop notes on finish: grassy and lightly citric with only a touch of bitterness.

Mouthfeel is very smooth and creamy. Slight carbonation prickle. Finishes ever-so-slightly dry.

Pretty drinkable due to the combination of smooth, clean mouthfeel and well-blended flavors. The ABV should give one pause to having more than a couple of these on a hot afternoon, though, as the alcohol is not present in the flavor at all.

Since the beer is well past its expiration date, I can imagine that the hop presence must be more pronounced in a fresher example. As it stands, though, this expired sample was fine drinking anyway.

Serving type: bottle

09-15-2012 21:29:13 | More by charlzm

Pjev11

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A nice hard pour from a bottle into a pint glass makes this come out looking fantastic. Root beer colored ale with red and orange tints throughout. A nice one finger head that recedes into a small layer of foam and leaves a moderate amount of lacing on the glass. Smooth in the mouth but not as "hopped up" as the bottle claims. Malty and rich, a nice rye ale for sure. I was expecting more hoppiness so I am a bit let down on that end, but if they hadn't advertised as "hopped up" I'd be more than pleased with this one.

Overall, something I am absolutely looking forward to getting more of. I have not had all that much from 2 Bros yet, but have really liked what I've tasted so far.

Serving type: bottle

09-14-2012 20:06:54 | More by Pjev11

patriot76

New York

4.9/5  rDev +18.9%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

12oz. bottle poured into a pint glass

A- Dark brown with a reddish hue. A little cloudy with a thick one inch head that leaves fantastic lacing.

S- Wonderful hop aroma with a strong hint of the rye and thai palm sugar. Very complex. Great nose.

T- Wow. What a great tasting mixture of hops and rye along with the thai palm sugar and malt. Perfectly balanced. It leaves very pleasant bitterness that lingers very well.

M- The pleasant bitterness starts at the back of the palate, then fills the entire palate, ending in a perfectly balanced aftertaste.

O- Outstanding. World class. One of the best beers one could find anywhere... in my humble opinion.

Serving type: bottle

09-07-2012 17:02:24 | More by patriot76

ThePorterSorter

New York

3.53/5  rDev -14.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured 7ozs into my duvel tulip. The beer pours a clear mahogany brown with no head (unless vigorously shaken). The nose is candy sweet malt with almost no hops or spice. The taste is intensely sweet with a subtle pine hoppiness and slight rye spice. This is not the beer I expected. The mouthfeel is sweet with a slight bite from the hops/rye. It's smooth and drinkable, but really nothing special. Overall I think this beer is worth sampling at a brewfest, but not a top 10 rye...

Serving type: bottle

08-23-2012 21:16:39 | More by ThePorterSorter

merc7186

New York

3.4/5  rDev -17.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Id like to thank THEPORTERSORTER for sharing this bottle.

A: Light Brown/Amber Hue, Passes Mild Light, Mild White Head Ring, Minimal Lacing

S: Sweet Bready Malt, Mild Rye

T: Bready Malt, Mild Rye, Mild Piney

M: Average Carbonation, Medium Bodied, Mildly Dry, Mildly Bitter

Overall, just didnt get enough Hops and Rye was a little light on flavor too, just didnt feel it with this one.

Serving type: bottle

08-23-2012 21:15:44 | More by merc7186

4DAloveofSTOUT

Illinois

3.88/5  rDev -5.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

poured into a tulip glass.

best by date of 11/09/12.

Appearance: light brown bodied beer with an amber hue when held to light. One and a half finger of off white head.

Smell: The rye malts cut right through the hops with a litely spiced note. Caramel malt profile. Hops are herbal.

Taste: The rye malts are the big player in this beer. The malts taste like a rye bread drizzeled with a caramel syrup imparting a mild sweetness of malts with a spicy rye kick. Herbal and peppery hops with a touch of pine. low end of moderate bitterness from the hops.

Mouthfeel: low end of a medium bodied beer. Moderately carbonated. Its got a little bit of creaminess to the body, but not overly so.

Overall: If you like rye beers this is one to look for in the great lakes beer region. Its good beer from chicago!

Serving type: bottle

08-23-2012 12:37:18 | More by 4DAloveofSTOUT

socon67

New York

4.43/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A - Dark amber color with a thick foam that laces in tan clumps.

S - Strong scent of spicy rye hits the nose. This is about as robust a rye beer has smelled. There is also a lingering smell of earthy hops in the background.

T - Fresh blast of rye and spicy herbs. The base of this beer is quite malty. Overall is comes off as a rich, full-flavored rye beer.

M - Easily sessionable, and with a punch. The rye & spicy notes stay with you for a while.

O - Easily my favorite rye to date. If you are looking to pack some kick with comfort food, this is a great option. I would make an effort to get this again. Thankfully its readily available.

Serving type: bottle

08-15-2012 00:27:04 | More by socon67

FosterJM

California

4.28/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

1423rd Review on BA
Bottle to Pint
12oz

@World of Beer, Naperville, IL

App- Almost like an amber color with only a small head to it. Decent cling but not much. A good density is there and allows a nice amount of light in. Tinges of brown in the center.

Smell- I enjoyed the aromatics on this beer. Had a decent of rye with a good amount of hippiness behind it and a full dose of malt on the nose.

Taste- A really good blend and balance on this. Glad I found a single bottle at the bar vs. a 6 pack to take home. A huge amount of rye and a nice creamy flavor with a touch of malt and pepper.

Mouth- A medium creamy body with a medium carbonation. Good rye residual flavors and a bit of pepper.

Drink- A good beer. Should've brought a 6 pk home but didn't have the room for 6 more beers. Want more.

Serving type: bottle

07-30-2012 01:32:43 | More by FosterJM