Cane & Ebel - Two Brothers Brewing Company

kylehay2004

Florida

4.2/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Single finger head with excellent lacing on a clear amber with golden hues body. Aroma of toasted and caramel malt, rye breads, candied orange and earthy hops. Flavor is nicely breadt with nice rye presence, earthy hops, citrus hops and a nutty and musty sensation which carries throughout the experience. Medium body and moderate carbonation. This one is very complex and very smooth. There is a lot more to this one than I can pull out from it. A must try.

Serving type: on-tap

04-18-2013 20:51:35 | More by kylehay2004

DefenCorps

Oregon

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

12oz bottle; best by June 19th 2008 and that be today!

A: Copper colored brew with a thin, tan head

S: Combination of sweet caramel malt, rye and fruity hops. The rye is really dominant and delicious.

T: Mild hop bite to start things off and leads into a solid rye backbone with a mild caramel sweetness. The finish is fairly dry. I wish I had a fresher bottle

M: Medium bodied with a pleasant carbonation and finish

D: Goes down easy.

Notes: I had this on tap at the Hopleaf in Chicago and it was way better than this - probably a freshness issue?

Serving type: bottle

06-20-2008 03:35:28 | More by DefenCorps

nickfl

Florida

3.68/5  rDev -10.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A - One and a half finger, rocky, brownish off-white head with good retention and excellent lace. Perfectly clear ruby colored body. This is a strikingly beautiful beer; pretty much flawless.

S - Strong, spicy aroma of rye, along with light caramel, vanilla, and herbal/ spicy hops.

T - The spiciness of the rye asserts itself first, along with a thin sweetness. This is quickly followed by a wave of sharp, almost soapy bitterness. Pine like hop flavors follow and the rye character and bitterness fight for dominance through the finish, accompanied by a subtle smokey note. A distinct, lingering flavor of grapefruit remains after everything else is gone.

M - Medium body, moderate carbonation and a slight residual sweetness.

D - This kind of beer is not my cup of tea, but it is well made and I can see how it would be very enjoyable for an IBU pervert. Honestly, my biggest complaint isn't really the level of bitterness, but that it is such a sharp, acrid bitterness. Personally I think some of those bittering hops might have been better used for aroma and flavor.

Serving type: bottle

02-29-2008 04:38:34 | More by nickfl

BeerFMAndy

Wisconsin

3.63/5  rDev -11.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

12 oz bottle poured into a Duvel Tulip. Best by date on back of 7/16/09

A - Clear dark ruby color with a pleasant light tan foamy head. Decent retention and good lacing down the glass.

S - Hop smell is lightly floral with straw, wheat, and grass. Earthy. Light fruit aromas with a hint of apricot.

T - Much hoppier than it smells. The first thing that comes across is the floral and slight fruitiness of the hops followed by a slightly earthy finish.

M - Crisp and light with a dry, bitter finish. Light to medium in body.

D - I don't think that this is a bad beer by any standards; however, it's overly hopped flavor isn't balanced by any sort of "maltiness" (yes, its a Rye beer) and is a little overpowering.

I ended up giving the other from the 12 sample pack to my dad to drink. At least I have the bottle for home brewing.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2009 19:21:44 | More by BeerFMAndy

tpd975

Florida

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

Provided by ericwo. Thanks!

A: pours a dark brown hue that turns a brillant red when put up to light. The head is solid half finger that dies rather quickly. Huge thick sheets of lace left behind.

S: Nice sweet malt aromas with hints of spicy rye coming thru. Hints of citrus, grass, and a touch of booze.

T: Nice caramel malt up front in a big way. Hints of citrus poke thru with a touch of molasses. Nice rye comes thru in the finish where bitter and sweet seem to duel. Bitter wins and lingers a bit.

M: Nice and full bodied. Almost sappy with good carbonation.

D: Nice. I like this one. They could easily bomber this one, it is that enjoyable. Thanks Eric for knocking this one off my wants!

Serving type: bottle

10-23-2008 01:28:57 | More by tpd975

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

LilBeerDoctor

New York

3.15/5  rDev -23.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Bottle. Pours a clear deep amber/brown with a small light tan head. Aroma of sweet malt, jam, sugar. Flavor of caramel malt, a touch of rye graininess, sweet molasses/sugar. Not overly sweet but pretty "blah" overall. It's not bad, but a little sweet for my liking.
7/4/6/3/14 (3.4/5)

Serving type: bottle

03-31-2009 02:52:39 | More by LilBeerDoctor

blackie

Virginia

3.68/5  rDev -10.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

appearance: The whitish head soon recedes to an island of carbonation and a ring around the glass. The beer is a medium brown in color.

smell: Tealike aromas of fresh, floral hops blended with some caramel and rye malt aromas.

mouthfeel: The carbonation is around medium, the body a lighter medium.

taste: A slightly nutty, lightly sweet sweet malty flavor finds some hop flavors and soon gives way to a moderate bitterness. Not much depth, but tasty.

drinkability: somewhat limited

bomber split with dirtylou during my stay in WI

Serving type: bottle

08-17-2006 05:55:07 | More by blackie

champ103

Texas

4.3/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Pours a murky reddish/brown color. At first a two finger beige head forms with good retention initially. The bubbly foam recedes to a tiny cap, with some light patchy lace.
S: A big powerful aroma comes billowing out. At first, passion fruit of pineapple and melons. Citrus and pine as well. There is a bit of spice, I think more from hops than anything. Really well balanced with toasted malt, and sweet toffee. A big bready aroma from the rye as well. Excellent.
T: Follows the nose, but with much more bready rye that I love. A substantial hop presents of passion fruit, citrus, and pine. Though toasted rye bread, toffee, and some brown sugar gives this incredible depth. Again, excellent.
M/D: A nice full body that is well carbonated. Lightly resiny and syrupy. Though really creamy and smooth. The alcohol has a nice punch, but still a great beer to drink. I can quaff a few with no problem.

This is a very nice beer. One of the best rye beers I have had. Up there with the best of the Rye Pale Ales. Something I highly recommend.

Serving type: bottle

09-28-2010 00:21:03 | More by champ103

alexgash

Connecticut

4.47/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

12 oz. bottle. Best by 7/17/11.

Partly cloudy, dark amber to burnt sienna body. Thick cushion of creamy, light khaki head. Good lacing. Mix of herbal and citrus hops on the nose, backed by spicy rye and fruity, caramel malts. The nose reminds me a lot of one of my favorite rye beers, Founders Red's Rye.

Herbal hop bitterness up front. A touch of singed, almost smoky malts follow, before caramel and fruit (ripe pear) sweetness take over. Any sweetness is handily checked by lasting herbal and pine bitterness. There's also a spicy edge to everything, making for a deliciously complex taste. Dry finish, with lingering citrus hop bitterness and traces of spicy caramel. Medium-full body with a delectably creamy feel. Great beer!

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2011 01:08:08 | More by alexgash

JoeyBeerBelly

New York

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

12oz bottle, best by 7/29/08, served in a standard pint glass.

L - clear, deep amber color with a foamy beige head that left good lacing.

S - citrus hop aroma fills the nose.

T - sharp hoppy bitterness upfront with the balance of sweet malt following before the dry and bitter finish.

F - medium bodied with a crisp carbonation feel.

D - very easy to drink, be aware of the abv.

Final Note: this beer is NOT retired, it's a limited-run seasonal and it's delicious!

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2008 01:38:04 | More by JoeyBeerBelly

ffejherb

Pennsylvania

4.45/5  rDev +8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On tap at Brass Rail Deli on 7/2/09.

A - Lively carbonated, cola-colored body with a reddish tint and one-finger beige head that dispersed into patches of foam, yielding an ornate labyrinth of lacing around the glass.

S - Fresh piney and citrusy hops right up front, which caught me by surprise. I don't recall this having such a pungent nose when I had this via bottle about a year ago. The rye presence is also quite apparent and adds a bit of spiciness into the mix. Sweet burnt sugar notes and sweet caramel malts round out the aroma.

T - Kicks off with a bold hoppy bite right off the bat featuring plenty of piney, sappy notes and a splash of citrus. Caramel and toffee malt sweeten the pot a bit, as does the slight burnt sugar aspect that persists throughout the flavor. Finishes with a mild toasted grainy character in the midst of the moderately aggressive hop character.

M - Medium bodied with a syrupy texture and moderate carbonation. Dry, hoppy finish with a lingering bitterness on the palate.

D - Cane and Ebel is easily my favorite offering from Two Brothers. The aroma of this beer on tap was beautiful. This is one of the best rye beers on the market, in my opinion.

Serving type: on-tap

07-06-2009 00:11:44 | More by ffejherb

DrDemento456

Pennsylvania

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

One of my ticks I had for a while. Picked up a bottle at Vintage Estate for $2.50 Best by 7/17/11

A - Very dark brown amber with a slight haze. Foamy half inch head with a slight tan color and great lacing.

S - Smells surprisingly more sweet than hoppy. Spicy rye notes and hits of citrus hops.

T - The rye gives it a nice bit of spice not like a pepper spice but more like a clean malt. Hops are there but only on the back end with a slight bitterness of pine that lingers seconds after I drink.

M - Tastes like a nice medium bodied beer to me.

Overall very drinkable but something about the rye makes it more bitter than sweet which I like in my IPA's. I did like it though and believe this is a very well made beer I guess rye just doesn't wow me. I do have a couple more beers by these guys so here's hoping I like them more.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2011 01:46:54 | More by DrDemento456

merlin48

Kentucky

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

22 oz bottle pours a nicely carbonated, hazed amber brown body topped by a two finger beige head. Excellent retention and plenty of patchy lacing on the glass.

Big aroma of spicy rye, pine and grapefruit hops, and some dark chocolate.

Mouthfeel is creamy and medium bodied, with zesty carbonation.

Very tasty, with a spicy rye edge to a firm hops bitterness that is grapefruit and pine. A hint of chocolate adds to the caramel and toffee maltiness that balances so very well. Creamy and full flavored from beginning to end.

Excellent construction here has produced a very tasty rye ale that I highly recommend for anyone who enjoys a touch of rye malt.

Serving type: bottle

09-05-2006 22:48:56 | More by merlin48

Vancer

Illinois

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

What a brew! Great burnt amber pour, sticky ivory tan head and laces BUT -

Massive amounts of piney hops in the aroma, along with some floral & citrusy notes. Very sharp and sticky in the mouth, the taste is almost overloaded with pine. The hop kick tends to counteract the overbearing pine needles sticking in my throat. By mid=bottle its starting to mellow out and the enjoyment factor is increasing.

Full hop bodied and quite a different mid-west brew. 2 bros are really putting a strong effort to increase the area’s craft presence.

Fine, solid brew.

Serving type: bottle

08-26-2006 03:19:15 | More by Vancer

Deuane

Pennsylvania

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

I got a couple of bottles of this lately since I had not had it in a long time. Thanks much to Ffej for the hook up for a few of them.

A=Deep, clear rusty amber body with a small off-white/light tan head that reduced to a thin ring. Some light sticky webbed lace left behind.

S-Sweet malts AND citrus at the same time. Nice...like sniffing a bowl of mandarin oranges,

T- Blast of sweet caramel malt followed quickly by citrusy hop goodness. A very nice sweetness flows through the sip and then ends on a dry note...thanks rye malt!

M-Medium light body with a very smooth feel. This may be just a bit on the light side for me. I wouldnt mind a bit more body to support the sweetness.

D-I like the sweet/citrus hop combo. A very easy to drink and enjoyable brew. Good sharp hoppy bitterness flows nicely throughout to beer to be met with the sweetness from the malt and palm sugar and ends with the dryness of the rye....well done!

Serving type: bottle

07-16-2008 15:32:32 | More by Deuane

Gmann

New York

4.03/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Pours a deep ruby brown color with a short lived cream colored head that settled into a light ring. The aroma is of a nice toasted caramel malt; some spicy rye and hops to boot. The taste is of a solid caramel malt, slightly nutty, slightly spicy. Nicy grassy hops to compliment the malt. The feel is moderate, chewy, semi-soft carbonation, finishes with a bitter twang. Two Brothers sure do know how to make an excellent malty brew. This brew is very smooth, nice rye and hop spice. Recommended.

Serving type: bottle

09-21-2008 05:02:19 | More by Gmann

mynie

Indiana

4.4/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On Tap at The Map Room

Pours dark with a small head that doesn't quite cut it. Still, nice and dark with good lacing.

Smells like very dark, rich hoppy rye. Resin, pot, dirt, and grapefruit. Class.

Oh--it tastes great! Potting soil moving into tasty, tasty pine and citrus hop, ending with a great kick of sweet malt.

And layered and perfectly balanced rye that kicks your ass but doesn't hurt you. It loves you too much to leave a mark.

Serving type: on-tap

08-01-2006 19:38:01 | More by mynie

Durge

Connecticut

4.38/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

This shows a dark mahogany red color with a hefty tan head and good lacing. The aroma is sharp lemony pine hops and deep butterscotch berry. The flavor brings very satiny smooth raspberry malt and piney hops. Delicious and rich with a very consistent and smooth carbonation. Somewhat like a mild barleywine. It has a slight resinous quality which hints at the rye taste. The bitterness gathers at the back of the mouth. There's a touch of dryness on the tip of the tongue. Very nice and distinctive. Fairly drinkable for sure.

Serving type: bottle

09-24-2008 05:21:21 | More by Durge

KarlHungus

Minnesota

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

This beer pours a deep ruby color. The head is half an inch in height, and recedes quickly into decent lacing. The aroma is of toffee, caramel, spicy rye, and a hint of grapefruit. The taste is very balanced up front with a lot of spicy caramel and toffee and some grapefruit. The finish is dominated by a dry, lingering bitterness. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with a lot of carbonation, and a velvety texture. Overall, this is a pretty good beer. I could drink this agian when in the mood for a well balanced rye beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2008 20:17:57 | More by KarlHungus

GbVDave

Illinois

4.38/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 22oz bomber into a 20oz imperial pint.

A: Pours a clear ruby color. Large pillow-y head that leaves all sorts of lacing on the glass.

S: Big aromas of rye, malt, and hops.

T: Hops and funky rye. The two flavors are like a one-two punch, complimenting each other. Also along for the ride is a large malt backbone to even out the hops and malt. I also detect a slight sweetness from the Thai palm sugar they use. As it warms I also noticed nutty flavors banging around in there.

M: At once bitter and dry, and sweet and creamy.

D: Goes down very smooth considering the amount of hops and rye they use in this. Seems smoother than other examples of this style. A definate home-run.

This bottle was purchased back in June '06 and resided in my fridge ever since. When this beer was first released in the spring upon initial pour there was a huge aroma and taste of fresh green hops (like they consulted with FFF and copied their methods). When I poured this bottle, I was very surprised by how the fresh green hop aroma/taste receded slightly from the forefront and how the rye and malt characteristics got a chance to step out a little more. I'm very happy to hear that Two Brothers are going to have this as a recurring seasonal.

Serving type: bottle

12-17-2006 18:14:14 | More by GbVDave

brewdlyhooked13

Ohio

4.4/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Appearance - a good amber/iced tea color. A sparse head generates some minor lace.

Aroma - a dark sugar (caramelized?) with syrupy citrus and sweetbread.

Taste - base malts sweetened with palm sugar, eh? A nice smooth intro but I would never have figured that one out myself. The hops that follow show signs of Amarillo with their almost candyish citric components, but seem a little more bitter. Rye softens things out as well. The swallow shows signs of roasted grain with some coffee flavors sneaking in as well. A nice finish - roasty, dry, warm. A tasty rye with character.

Mouthfeel - slightly heavy, bubbles are a little subdued (about right), feels good.

Drinkability - very drinkable. A complex tasty profile that I could do multiple bottles of given a less-limited budget.

Serving type: bottle

02-28-2007 21:25:07 | More by brewdlyhooked13

oline73

Maryland

4.1/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a bottle into a standard pint glass.

Appearance: Pours a cloudy dark brown color with a hint of red when the light comes through. There is a two inch thick tan head that leaves very nice lacing. A layer of head remains through the pour.

Smell: A mild malty sweetness, hints of dark fruit and molasses with some citrus hops in there as well. I think I'm also picking up a little spice, perhaps from the rye. Very nice.

Taste: There is more of a malt presence than I expected from this one. I'm picking up molasses, and perhaps a bit of a honey flavor. The hops have a citrus peel bitterness, and while they're not dominant, I wouldn't exactly say they're in the background either. There is some spice in there from the rye in the finish along with the hops.

Mouthfeel: Medium body with a medium to high amount of carbonation. The finish is a little bit slick.

Overall: I really enjoyed this one. It wasn't exactly what I was expecting, but everything worked for me. I would definitely have another.

Serving type: bottle

04-08-2011 23:56:49 | More by oline73

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

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