Cane & Ebel - Two Brothers Brewing Company

JerzDevl2000

New Jersey

4.18/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Found this at the Whole Foods on Houston Street in New York and saw that the reviews are good on here. I like this style because of the hops and full-bodied aspect and this beer certainly did not let me down. It was easy to drink, flavorful, and had just the right amount of sweetness in it to complement everything. In short, this was the most pleasant surprise that I had in a long time!

This beer had a wonderful pour to it, with a deep brown hue that was radiant and light in the middle. The head lasted for quite a long time and the lacing could have been a bit better, even though it was present for most of my drinking session. As for the taste, it was quite strong of sugar, with some pine up front. That gave way to a more earthy and richer back, that had just a bit of floral and lemon underneath the sharp hops. The mouthfeel was nicely balanced and the back cleaned like mint, in terms of the taste and strength of it. The complexities were here but this never felt too overpowering or overdone. Instead, this had a very up-front feel that lasted from start to finish.

To be sure, there was alcohol too but it never felt too strong. This is a Rye Beer and a great example of that, as there was just a hint of spice to offset the sweetness. I loved this beer and even though it's not for everyone, Two Brothers has a winner here. I'd certainly buy this again!

Serving type: bottle

01-10-2012 22:02:16 | More by JerzDevl2000

StJamesGate

New York

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

Taupe lumpy lacey head. Gooey, funky, bitter orange hops with a touch of caramel on the nose.
A bit of red currant and toffee and some rye spice, then resiny orange rind hops.
Spicy end and a tight pulp linger. Light-medium, sticky, creamy.

A bit thin, and rye doesn’t add enough bite. Nose is better than the taste. Not up to the standard of Founders Red’s.
I notice many of the most worshipful reviews are old, I wonder if this was just good for its time.

Also starting to have questions about Two Brothers…

Serving type: bottle

01-09-2012 12:54:57 | More by StJamesGate

birchstick

Missouri

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

This has been a want of mine for a while. Saw it in a six pack and had to grab it.

A - pours a lot darker than I anticipated. Brownish/copper color with a really nice billowing head that leaves a really nice lacing down the glass.

S - the nose has spicy rye malts, some piney, resinous hops, and some candy-like sweetness

T - starts off up front with a sugary sweetness that fades into a really nice rye flavor. The rye has a caramel / brown sugar richness to it that makes it very smooth. Ends with some nice hoppy, piney bitterness, which contrasts the sweet and spiciness from the rye and caramel malts.

M - nice and full bodied with a nice amount of carbonation

D - this is the best rye beer I have had to date. Really nice flavor profile to and pretty damn attractive in the glass. Glad to see this in six packs now with about the same price point it used to be. I'll be buying more of this in the future.

Serving type: bottle

12-29-2011 22:54:47 | More by birchstick

DavoleBomb

Ohio

2.95/5  rDev -28.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5

Poured into a snifter.

3.5 A: Two Brothers sure has an interesting take on the color red. This is purplish black. One finger of frothy beige head. Retention is lacking, but a short ring of lacing is left.

4.0 S: This has a hell of a lot more hop character than rye, but in any case it smells great. Citrusy and floral hops. Just a touch of spicy earthy rye underneath. Toasty malts with minor caramel notes.

2.5 T: The taste is confused. Moderate, though out of place, hop bitterness that comes off in an almost burnt nature. Rye is much more apparent, but it doesn't work well with the hops. That isn't to say it can't. I've had rye IPAs that were delicious. A touch of roastiness, toast, and sugary caramel.

3.5 M: Medium body. Good moderate carbonation. Reasonably creamy, but lacking smoothness due to the perceived burnt flavors.

2.5 D: I think this would have worked better if they used less bittering hops. In any case, it's at least interesting.

Serving type: bottle

12-15-2011 03:43:52 | More by DavoleBomb

muskabeatz

Indiana

3.98/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A- Sort of a murky, rusty shade of amber, with a light khaki head and decent lace/retention. Appearance almost borders that of a brown ale.

S- Grapefruit hops up front, accompanied mostly by other citrus aromas. This is slightly floral, with the rye coming through on the back end along with some clove and candy sugar.

T- Follows the nose. Nice floral presence up front followed by a mild sweetness, and slightly bitter/dry finish. Tasty.

M- Smooth, oily, a bit dry from the hops and the rye. Would not have guessed that this is 7%, as it is very easy to drink.

O- This is a very solid brew overall. It doesn't necessarily kill it in any one aspect, but makes for a great overall package. I would certainly drink this agian.

Serving type: bottle

12-08-2011 03:29:44 | More by muskabeatz

bigbluebeerguy

Kentucky

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

12oz bottle into a pint glass. Muddy red, almost chestnut in color. Frothy, two-finger light beige head that leaves a thick, sticky lacing.

Nose is pine, caramel sweetness, and a touch of grassiness.

Taste follows the nose pretty well. An initial, fleeting sweetness gives way to some nice hop flavor and bitterness. Sweetness comes around more as the beer warms, and I begin picking up some hints of tobacco.

Medium body and carbonation, the hop resins seem to coat the tongue. Fairly dry finish.

I could drink several of these in a sitting. Overall very well balanced, and the ABV seems to be hidden fairly well.

Serving type: bottle

12-07-2011 02:10:40 | More by bigbluebeerguy

kojevergas

California

3.23/5  rDev -21.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Served on-draught into a Flying Dog pilsner glass in St. Paul, Minnesota. Reviewed from notes.

A: Pours a one finger head of fair cream, good thickness, and decent retention. Colour is a dark nontransparent amber.

Sm: Cream, toasted malt, and very light caramel. Maybe butterscotch. A mild strength aroma.

T: Lovely toasted malt foundation. Some nice cream and butterscotch tones lie atop. Fairly complex. Well built and pretty well balanced.

Mf: Smooth and wet. Somewhat tingly. A bit too thick. Pretty complementary of the flavours.

Dr: Pretty drinkable, but it costs a lot. It isn't as unique as it should be. Hides its ABV well. For a rye beer, it's not bad.

Serving type: on-tap

12-07-2011 00:55:12 | More by kojevergas

DovaliHops

California

4.03/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a a murky, brownish-amber color with a small off-white head that disappears quickly. Scent is very sweet with some lovely hop aromas. Sweet caramel malt as well. Somewhat piney. Maple syrup? Taste is immediately caramel malt with some delicious rye flavors. Great hops balanced with rye and sweet malt. A bit of honey and citrus. A lot of pine. Mouthfeel is light-medium bodied, well carbonated, with a somewhat sticky finish. Drinkability is high. Overall, I really wish there were more rye beers. This is a great one.

Serving type: bottle

12-05-2011 05:49:55 | More by DovaliHops

kawilliams81

Illinois

3.8/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Served in a pint glass.

A- Dark amber, 2" dirty cream color head. Excellent lacing that remains on the glass.

S- Sweet malts, citrus, honey.

T- Sweet caramel malts, rye, good amount of citrus hops.

M- Medium body, medium carbonation. Drinks fairly easy.

O- Good rye beer with nice hoppiness. One of my favorites from Two Brothers.

Serving type: bottle

11-03-2011 03:02:05 | More by kawilliams81

osusullins

Illinois

4.72/5  rDev +14.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

One of my favorite chicagoland beers. I love C&E. In my opinion this is the best of all the Two Brothers' beers, and I really like a few of there offerings. I keep a six pack in my fridge at all times.

Pours a deep amber with a nice thick,creamy white head. Very nice lacing.

Smell is bready with some pine resin and citrus undertones.

Hoppy bitterness begins the palate's journey with pine up front with a good solid bready backbone. A well balanced and very solid take on a Rye P.A. I can drink this everyday and not get tired of it.

Serving type: on-tap

10-31-2011 04:20:00 | More by osusullins

xnicknj

Pennsylvania

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

12oz bottle poured into tulip - thanks to therobot

Pours a deep burnt amber, almost browned color with a light tuft of beige head on top. Fades out completely into a few bubbles of film, webbed lacing coats the glass.

Bitter and spicy in the nose with citrus hops. Rye spice and faint bready malts with soft sweetness. Pretty spicy and hoppy overall.

Spike of bitter hops up front with citrus driven by orange and grapefruit. Hints of peel and rind with some soft juiciness. Rye spice pleasantly burns through. Lighter bready and caramel notes drive through with the malt backbone. Finishes bitter, juicy, and citrusy.

Medium body, higher carbonation, sticky and prickly on the tongue. Drinkable, hoppy, spicy, and delicious. I'd buy this regularly if it was available here.

Serving type: bottle

10-29-2011 05:10:39 | More by xnicknj

Tschnab

New York

4.08/5  rDev -1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

on tap at blind tiger

A- a hazy amber hue with a thin head and light lace.

S- very earthy spice aroma accompanied by sweet malt and juicy hops. Smells wonderful.

T- Carraway seed, toast, pine, bitter lemon rind, and malt make this a wonderfully balanced rye-p.a type beer.

O- a rye beer that is at once spicy, hoppy, and malty. Really a great offering, my first from two bros, won't be my last.

Serving type: on-tap

10-27-2011 15:39:47 | More by Tschnab

trxxpaxxs

New York

3.98/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Thanks to crushedvol for this bottle.

A: Pours a murky deep redish brown that isn't fully opaque. There is a wonderful 1/2 finger of creamy tan head that slowly dissipates. It leaves just a thin ring along the top of the beer.

S: Smells really malty with some obvious rye spice hidden in there. There are also some floral hop notes to this brew.

T: Starts off sweet and a bit bready, with some fantastic spice to it. The rye really shines through. I love rye beers. It finishes with some more sweetness and just a slight taste alcohol.

M: Full bodied beer, some cloying in the start. The flavors of this beer linger on the palate for a bit.

O: A really solid drinker. There is a great balance with the malty sweetness and the spicy rye. Each flavor is spot on. I like it. If it were available near me, I'd buy some bottles every now and again.

Serving type: bottle

10-26-2011 00:18:09 | More by trxxpaxxs

beagle75

Iowa

3.7/5  rDev -10.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12 oz. bottle into a nonic glass.

A: Slightly hazy, dark amber color with over one finger of rocky and persistent mocha-tinted foam head. Heavy lacing remains on the glass.

S: Fruit, featuring dark citrus and savory herbaceous spice, is detected. Caramel is also comfortably positioned in the smell, perhaps leaning into butterscotch.

T: Begins off-dry, with intense caramel, earthy black tea, and juicy citrus that is very dark. Acidity is restrained into the middle, where the authentic tea flavors develop increasing umami and astringency. This beer finishes rustic, savory, and herbaceous, with bitterness that accumulates on the palate slowly yet reaches a fairly bracing intensity.

M: Thin to medium viscosity, wet and sticky on the palate, with low carbonation.

D/O: This intensely savory beer drowns out the advertised hopped-up qualities, borrowing just enough citrus to allow a nod in the direction of balance. It combines a solid malt-dominated front end with fairly strong pure bitterness at the end. While as drinkable as most IPAs, it seems a bit less composed that some other offerings from Two Brothers, such as Domaine du Paige or Resistance.

Serving type: bottle

10-11-2011 11:53:39 | More by beagle75

falloutsnow

Illinois

4.03/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottle purchased from Friar Tuck's in Savoy, IL.
Best by 9/8/11.
Poured into a standard US pint glass.

Pours a 2cm tall head off light tan, medium-sized bubbles. Settles within a few minutes to a 0.5cm cap atop the body for the duration of drinking the beer. Leaves some lacing on the sides of the glass. Body is a dark amber color, transparent, with visible carbonation. Very nice.

Aroma is deeply malty, worty, caramel, some brown sugar, faint rolling hop bitterness along with pine resin and light citrus. Ethanol present if inhaled too hard.

Taste opens with some complex malt sweetness joined with brown sugar characters, and vanilla. Bittering and citrus hops become present quickly thereafter, transitioning to a continued hop presence with malt sweetness and detectable rye tang character. Ethanol present in the back, more noticeable as this warms. Aftertaste of sugary sweetness and bitter hops. Generally balanced.

Body is medium to medium-heavy, good for the ABV and intensity of this beer. Carbonation is somewhat strong, but makes this gently foam up in the mouth, which seems to add a pleasant dimension to sampling this beer.

An extremely tasty beer, full of complexity and style. If they could lower the ABV a point to avoid the detectable ethanol, this would improve the beer. I believe this would be even more spectacular when fresh.

Serving type: bottle

10-09-2011 20:45:38 | More by falloutsnow

thebarnesbomb

Indiana

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

Pours a deep ruby with an off-white rocky foam head, some of which clings to the glass on its way down. Rye malts are prevalent in the nose, though the hops take a close second. The same goes for the taste, too; the rye pairs perfectly with how bitter this brew is. Dry finish, and the mouthfeel is a bit lighter than I would expect. Overall this is an exceptional beer from Two Bros, a brewery that's soon becoming one of my local favorites.

Serving type: bottle

09-30-2011 03:15:12 | More by thebarnesbomb

titosupertramp

Tennessee

4.1/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A: Pours a dark copper, amber color with two fingers of a tan head. The head has incredible texture with lot of bubbles and texture. It's slow to fade leaving behind caked on lacing and a very attractive film with more large bubbles. Wow.

S: I wish I would have drank this sooner because I can tell the hops in this were pretty spectacular. Citrus/Tropical fruits with spicey rye and bready malts.

T: Hops are still out front with rye adding a good amount of spice to this. Dark fruits and bready malts round things out.

M: Full almost chewy.

O: I really wish I would have opened this sooner to realize the full effect of the hops. Regardless, this is a very well crafted beer that I will most certainly seek out again.

Serving type: bottle

09-29-2011 23:03:19 | More by titosupertramp

emmasdad

Colorado

3.55/5  rDev -13.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured a brilliant orange/amber color, with a smallish beige colored head. A little spicy on the nose, with a bit of caramel, some cereal and rye bread. On the palate, this one is sweet, crisp and medium bodied, with some caramel, rye, toasted malt and cereal. ™

Serving type: bottle

09-29-2011 04:53:49 | More by emmasdad

musicforairports

New York

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

12oz best by Nov. 20, reviewed Sept. 20.

Pour is relatively clear and ruby colored. Half-inch head stays and leaves some decent lacing.

Smell is spicy rye and sweet hops.

Taste is heavy on the rye. Pretty sticky and hoppy upfront, but that's quickly overtaken by the palm sugar. It's sticky and sweet and very tropical--but not in the usual hop way.

Medium mouthfeel. Not very carbonated.

This is a good rye beer. I'm not crazy about the palm sugar, but combined with the impressive rye profile and some assertive hoppiness, it's a unique beer.

Serving type: bottle

09-21-2011 00:20:13 | More by musicforairports

BigPlay1824

New York

4.2/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Enjoyed in a stange

A: pours an angry looking brown/mahogany color that is totally and completely hazed over, pours with a finger of head that is frothy and a medium tan color, lingers nicely and leaves a solid amount of lacing
S: nice scent with a slight sweetness reminiscent of grapes, has a slight tinge of alcohol at the end, also has something similar to cinnamon
T: begins with a nice maltines then slides in with a sweetness of dark fruits, raisins, and molasses, finishes with a slight pep that is almost cooling like mint, very complex
M: a bit strong on the carbonation, starts thick but still smooth and finishes smooth with just the slightest hint of alcohol burn at the end
O: a great take on the style (rare as it is) great complexity, smooth and yet a bit angry, nice and thick on the palate

Serving type: bottle

09-14-2011 23:20:14 | More by BigPlay1824

tobelerone

New Jersey

4.22/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Nice looking ark amber color with a slowly fading, modest lacing. The nose is hops, malt, and subtle, slightly metallic rye.

Lovely taste..a nice mix of hops, moderate bitterness, and tasty rye. Thankfully the metallic aspect is nowhere to be found in the taste, a slightly off-putting characteristic of many other rye beers. This is one of the best tasting ryes I've had.

Nicely carbonated and crisp. Complex blend of rye and hops with a solid malt backbone, very slightly sweet. Tasty.

Serving type: bottle

09-12-2011 13:38:02 | More by tobelerone

DarthKostrizer

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Look: Deep brown in color with traces of orange throughout the beer. 1/2 inch tan head and ok retention

Smell: Piney hops and some caramel and toffee

Taste: Upfront is the piney hops that are balanced out nicely by the malt and rye characters that shine through. I'm not picking up any plum sugar like the label says just a very nice hop profile

Mouthfeel: Medium body and medium carbonation and slightly dry

Overall: A very good rye beer. Great flavor and a easy drinkability. Very highly recommended

Serving type: bottle

09-12-2011 00:34:27 | More by DarthKostrizer

snaotheus

Washington

3.9/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12oz bottle poured into a pint glass

Pours somewhat cloudy reddish brown with a pretty good sized medium-beige head. Smell is hoppy and burnt caramel.

Taste is nice bitter burnt sugar/caramel, roasty malts, and a nicely balanced hoppy finish.

Mouthfeel is light and clean. Overall, this is a nice, solid beer. I like it.

Serving type: bottle

09-04-2011 03:35:17 | More by snaotheus

sixthglass

Indiana

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

A - a deep brown almost mahogany, with a nice head.

S- citrus-piney hops, malts.

T-complex, citrus-pine hops, malts, rye.

M- good body with a decent mouth coating.

D-Good brew, excellent for sessions, fairly decent balance of the hops/rye. Would recommend to anyone to have as a regular brew in their fridge.

Serving type: bottle

08-26-2011 23:19:52 | More by sixthglass

Tballz420

Minnesota

4.33/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Cane & Ebel is a very dark brown, almost black, cola colored brew, which glows an amber read when held to the light. Topping it off is a good-sized, foamy, tan colored head. Sheets of lacing adorn the glass. The scent is pretty hoppy, with rye of course, with maybe just a touch of sourness. The taste is pretty big and bold; lots of grainy characteristics from the rye, a fair amount of bitterness from the hops, though it is well-blended, some spice from the alcohol, fair amount of citrus and grapefruit tones, pretty sweet. Medium bodied and sharp on the tongue.

Serving type: bottle

08-23-2011 20:35:44 | More by Tballz420