Rye Of The Tiger IPA - Great Lakes Brewing Company

Lob

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -13.6%

01-20-2013 03:22:30 | More by Lob

thornburyslasher

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-26-2013 00:07:40 | More by thornburyslasher

psuscott1

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

05-26-2013 00:07:37 | More by psuscott1

oline73

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -13.6%

05-25-2013 23:29:37 | More by oline73

dcbeers

District of Columbia

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

05-25-2013 23:20:17 | More by dcbeers

brentk56

North Carolina

3.79/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Appearance: Pours a hazy goldenrod with a meringue-like head that sticks and shards

Smell: Biscuity malt with a hint of caramel buttressed by piney hops; the spicy rye twist completes the profile

Taste: Malt forward, up front, with the biscuit and slight caramel tones arriving; though the hint of caramel persists from start to finish, the middle is dominated by the piney hops and spicy rye; somewhat dry, after the swallow, despite the caramel

Mouthfeel: Medium body with moderate carbonation

Overall: An interesting twist on the IPA concept though I would prefer the beer to be dryer and crisper

Serving type: bottle

05-25-2013 23:08:19 | More by brentk56

d5001986

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev -25.9%

05-25-2013 23:07:39 | More by d5001986

Steimie

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

05-25-2013 14:14:46 | More by Steimie

anticipation23

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-25-2013 05:39:33 | More by anticipation23

RayUF07

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -13.6%

05-25-2013 05:27:02 | More by RayUF07

linnymtu

Michigan

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-25-2013 03:56:35 | More by linnymtu

thebouch01

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-25-2013 03:53:43 | More by thebouch01

prototypic

Ohio

4.16/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Rye of the Tiger pours an orange stained gold color. It’s a bit hazier. Definitely more than expected. Backlighting gives it a slightly more orange look. It’s a nice color. It’s topped with a slightly off-white head that rises to about a finger in height. It’s rather quick to recede, leaving a nice, sticky web of lace clinging to the glass. Looks good.

The nose kicks off with strong hop notes. They seem primarily citric. Grapefruit and orange are the strongest scents. Rye definitely adds a spicy twist that complements the hops well. Smells like a good bit of pepper’s there as well. The malt base smells a little sweet and crackery. The malts definitely smell secondary to the hops and the rye. I like that. The role players are given plenty of room to shine. Alcohol is a little noticeable, but isn’t too strong.

The flavor is perhaps a tad better than the nose. The malt base is just a little sweet up front. It’s a bit crackery, but doesn’t have too strong a flavor. It anchors things nicely without being overbearing. The hops and the rye play very nicely together. Hop flavors of grapefruit and orange are very flavorful and provide a nice bitter kick. The rye adds a spicy twist that works extremely well. It honestly seems like the rye and hops are given equal space to shine. Neither counters the other. It works well. Alcohol isn’t all that noticeable. Goes down spicy, hoppy, and dry.

The body is medium. Carbonation feels nice and soft. It has a smooth feel and is pretty drinkable for its size. I could easily handle a couple of these in a sitting.

Rye of the Tiger is really impressive beer. What makes this one work so well is the interplay of the hops and the rye. They work so well together and allow the other plenty of space. It’s really good stuff. Easy recommendation.

Serving type: bottle

05-25-2013 03:06:33 | More by prototypic

bigclydeoliver

Ohio

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-25-2013 01:58:10 | More by bigclydeoliver

Mike

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

05-25-2013 01:12:25 | More by Mike

metalgdog

New York

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-24-2013 23:33:12 | More by metalgdog

ryanpj

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-24-2013 23:19:20 | More by ryanpj

tgeorgf

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

05-24-2013 17:52:29 | More by tgeorgf

vipguy814

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +11.1%

05-24-2013 17:49:30 | More by vipguy814

Troville1990

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

05-24-2013 05:44:54 | More by Troville1990

OUJayhawk1799

Oklahoma

3.25/5  rDev -19.8%

05-24-2013 04:50:31 | More by OUJayhawk1799

megamass

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-24-2013 01:42:53 | More by megamass

Hopheadjeffery

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +11.1%

05-23-2013 22:21:13 | More by Hopheadjeffery

msinger1002

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +11.1%

05-23-2013 21:40:48 | More by msinger1002

IMSPEAKNOENGLISH

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -19.8%

05-23-2013 21:40:22 | More by IMSPEAKNOENGLISH