Dirty Old Man Imperial Rye Porter - Tyranena Brewing Company

fropones

Illinois

4.05/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A - A very very dark reddish brown with a thin mocha head on top.

S - Roasted malt, vanilla, and of course, rye. Some coffee and dark chocolate.

T - Nice roasted malt flavors up front with some spicyness from the rye in the back. Coffee, chocolate, also a hint of smoke.

M - Medium bodied, very smooth and creamy.

D - Good. Wish I knew the abv, but if I had to guess, probably around 7. Different, for me anyways, which is nice.

Serving type: bottle

12-09-2009 03:32:02 | More by fropones

raznug

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Dirty Old Man pours a nice shade of black with a finger of tanish head that dissipates quickly.4.5
Smell: I can smell roasted malt, coffee, and maybe a hint of toffee. I love how this smells.4.5
Taste: Wow this tastes great it has nowhere near the coffee flavor that was in the nose. I get a lot of a toffee almost a roasted crème brule flavor. The aging kicks in after it warms and the whisky and some alcohol flavors blend in nicely.4.5
Mouthfeel: This beer flows excellent around the mouth but like good beers do it is thick enough to stick on the taste buds.4

Serving type: bottle

08-07-2011 18:05:03 | More by raznug

sgoodship

Illinois

4.05/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Picked this up during my "make a sixer" fest in Madison. Thanks to Steve's Liquors - great people. Since then, Tyranena is in Chicago and I'm looking forward to trying more of their brews.

A: Poured from a 12oz bottle, the color is dark reddish brown - almost black. The head was small, coffee stained and creamy. It dissipated quickly to a ring and a dusting. Glows reddish when held up to the light and has some mahogany on the edges. No lacing to speak of.

S: Whiskey type burn in the rose but does also have a deep roasty malt in the background. Booze is definitely the victor in this battle though.

T: Roasty burned malt flavor which is quickly taken over by the whisky flavor. The booze attacks the palet. The finish and aftertaste is a dry, roasty, coffee/dark chocolate/vanilla with the booze sticking around. A very robust flavor. Roastiness came through stronger as the drink progressed.

M: Nice creamy mouth feel that makes the medium body feel fuller. There is a prickliness from the alcohol and low carbonation.

D: I'm someone who doesn't enjoy overly boozy beer but this was very drinkable. Having said that, I did find that the booze did get in the way of appreciating the porter aspect of the brew. Very nice beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2009 01:43:35 | More by sgoodship

tedpeer

Iowa

4.22/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 ounce poured into a chalice.

A - Pours a dark reddish brown. Minimal head, disappears quickly. No lacing.

S - Chocolate & rye & oak.

T - Coffee and Rye. Slight alcohol warmth.

M - Smooth, mild carbonation.

D - It's a sipper, but two to three of these would be no problem.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2008 23:25:38 | More by tedpeer

DAllspaw

Indiana

4.45/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

on tap at Brugge Brasserie Indianapolis. Pours very dark, with dark mocha head, pretty impressive.

Roasted malt and coffee aroma and taste, not as heavy as it looks, pretty easy drinker really, but good porter profile, not weak by any stretch. Definitely get a little smokiness from the aging, but didn't get as much rye as expected, but very impressed nonetheless.

Serving type: on-tap

05-22-2011 01:30:14 | More by DAllspaw

MarcatGSB

Michigan

4.22/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12 oz. bottle into a La Fin du Monde tulip. Bought at Woodman's in Madison WI for around $10 a four pack. No bottled on date. Purchased in early February 2011.

Apperance: Pours jet black, with very minimal head. Small lacing, that does not stay around long.

Smell: Great coffee aroma's. Roasted oak, sweet vanilla notes, and nice rye spice.

Taste: Great rye, roasted porter flavor. I like the use over un-aged and aged Porter, the mix is great. The un-aged Rye spice really comes through, and the nice vanilla oak aging mellows it out. Coffee comes through on the back, I really like the nice roasted flavor.

Mouthfeel: The carbonation is relatively low, therefore coming across a bit flat. Even after warming, the moutfeel lacks a tad.

Drink and overall: Overall, a nice beer. Nothing too great, although very enjoyable. I like the idea of a rye porter, and aging in Rye casks. Give credit to the breweres on this one.

Serving type: bottle

02-21-2011 02:00:51 | More by MarcatGSB

semibaked

Kentucky

4.15/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured into a Tulip Glass.

A - Pours pretty thick and straight up black in color. It has very little dark brown head.

S - Dark Roasted Malts, Dark Coffee, and slight whisky and rye too.

T - Big roasted coffee and coffee bitterness, cocoa, whisky, slight rye, and some oxidation. Overall really well balanced and tasty!

M - Kind of on the light side and have good carbonation with a bit of chew to it.

D - This is really quite good. Never had anything from Tyranena before and this is a good way to get started. Recommended!

Serving type: bottle

07-11-2010 21:19:10 | More by semibaked

beertooth

Illinois

4.03/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 12oz bottle into a goblet/tulip glass.

This beer pours a very dark brown, it's almost black. There's a finger of fizzy khaki head that fades into a thin layer.

The nose is full of roasted malt, twangy burnt rye, a touch of bourbon, vanilla, and ok. I'm also picking up on some coffee and cocoa powder.

The first sip gives me a nice blend of roasted malt and rye. I'm picking up on more coffee, sticky, spicy rye, and a little oak as well. I'm not picking up on much bourbon, but vanilla notes are present. It finishes with some roasty bitterness and is a little dry.

Mouthfeel is soft and full with a medium to low level of carbonation

This beer is really hitting the spot on this chilly evening. I'll have no problem picking up more of these this season. Cheers to Tyranena!

Serving type: bottle

11-22-2009 03:46:51 | More by beertooth

adman08

Wisconsin

4.53/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A-Pours almost black with a creamy brownish head.
Excellent lacing on the glass.
S-Aromas of chocolate and coffee, fairly light.
T-Outstanding flavors of chocolate, coffee, a hint of vanilla from the barrel aging, Fairly sweet.
M-Creamy and thick, sticky.
Overall, this beer is outstanding. The barrel aging adds some vanilla flavoring and some of the creamy smoothness. Surprisingly drinkable. It's like drinking a liquid brownie with a hint of coffee.

Serving type: bottle

04-20-2011 02:22:03 | More by adman08

Wisconsin

Wisconsin

4.22/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

12 ounce bottle into a pint glass

A - After pouring into my pint glass a slow tan head slowly rises from the beer. At first, just a small offering but finally culminating in finger thick, frothy head that sticks around for quite some time. The body is rich, dark, and luscious. Black in every aspect, it omits no light whatsoever. Five minutes after pouring the head has faded to a nice ring and lace.

S - As much as I liked the look, the smell follows suit. Dark roasted malts, rich bitter-like chocolate and toffee notes are also present. A deeper whiff brings about the rye whiskey smell, that seems to blend well with the bitter malts and coffee notes.

T - Initially as I drink this beer it seems a bit strong in the whiskey aspect and lacking with the roasted malts and bitter coffee notes. Peat, rye, and whiskey aspects subdue themselves as this beer warms however, and the other characteristics come to life. Somewhat surprising to me is the lack of cream or toffee notes in this beer. I sense a slight amount of cream, but nothing like I was expecting. If that were a little stronger and could play with the coffee and roasted malts, Tyranena might have something great here.

M - Medium to heavy bodied beer with a low amount of carbonation that fits this beer well. Entering the mouth there are plenty of roasted malts, bitter coffee notes and a hint of cream. Cream could be improved here, but as the beer warms it seems to hold up well. A slight amount of carbonation arrives, and with it comes a the peat, rye, and whiskey aspect of this unique beer. Finish is somewhat smooth with a slight whiskey edge to it.

D - This is an interesting offering from Tyranena no doubt. I would like to see a couple things improved, but this is still a solid beer regardless. Keep making these solid BGW American Porters and I will continue to buy. Excellent stuff, and for the price it's hard to pass up.

Serving type: bottle

03-25-2010 23:04:24 | More by Wisconsin

joshuaseresse

Minnesota

4.38/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Newest batch (2011). Poured into a pint glass:

A - Pours a light mocha, fizzy foam that slowly develops into a half inch thick mocha head. Pitch black with decent, splotchy lacing.

S - Roast, oak and whiskey. Rye, caramel and bready malts. Hints of chocolate and vanilla. Bits of burnt charcoal.

T - Sweeet roast with hints of brown sugar, vanilla, chocolate and whiskey soaked oak. A bit charred, but overly roasty.

M - Nice and creamy. Carbonation is good, but over the top. Just a tiny bit of heat from the barrel, but overall, the ABV is well hidden. Really smooth and has a good suprising drinkability.

O - I like this brew. I think it is really well done and well rounded. Not anything that blows your socks off, but for something sitting on the shelf for $9 a 4pack I have no problem supporting Tyranena with this brew.

Serving type: bottle

06-07-2011 01:38:46 | More by joshuaseresse

wschmit

Illinois

4.1/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 oz. bottle into a perfect pint.

A: A viscous, maple stream pours silently into a dark, clear body of deep brown, slightly red hue. A bit of mocha head fades quickly to a collar of negligible height.

S: For something called "Imperial" porter, I was skeptical, but the nose is spot on. A really thorough roasted smell, like just-spent coffee grounds. The rye whiskey comes through after my nose adjusts to the coffee. Very pleasant.

T: Taste pretty well mirrors the smell. In addition to roasted malt, there's a slightly sour taste, and just a bit of whiskey--would like a touch more, to complement the coffee.

M: There's a bit of heat to this, but it feels quite nice with the fairly viscous, low-carbonated body.

O: Really well executed. "Imperial" made me expect a booze bomb--an ABV would be nice, btw--but this doesn't feel very strong alcoholically. A fine brew all around--hits all the porter notes, and then goes a bit beyond them in a positive way.

Serving type: bottle

04-19-2011 03:35:20 | More by wschmit

1Adam12

Indiana

3.88/5  rDev -6.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours either dark brown, or light black, however you want to look at it. Small reddish head. Smells malty. Smells of rye and whiskey as well, with a bit of chocolate. I love the rye in the taste. Also hints of chocolate, malt, a bit of coffee, and just a slight whiskey flavor on the finish. I would've liked a bit more whiskey flavor, but this is blended pretty well, however not layered really. I taste everything all at once. Mouthfeel is thin and slightly carbonate, and slightly creamy. Pretty decent porter.

Serving type: bottle

07-17-2011 20:22:49 | More by 1Adam12

xymyl

Arizona

4.8/5  rDev +15.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Thin tan film of a head, inky blackness with dark reddish brown edges. Swirl it a bit and head thickens up and gets much darker but settles and lightens again shortly.

Smell is complex plum, cherry, oak, earth, chocolate, coffee, raisins, and spicy hops.

Taste is big chocolate covered cherries, followed by a wall of dark chocolate followed by coffee that mixes with the hop bitterness at the end as this beer trails off.

There is more complexity to this extremely enjoyable beer but I'm currently enjoying the beer more by reviewing it less (as I have been doing quite often lately). Would I have known that it was aged in rye whiskey oak? Probably not. A perfect use of the cask in my opinion, added complexity without being overpowered.

Rich and full mouthfeel yet infinitely drinkable. A new favorite!

Serving type: bottle

08-25-2008 17:07:14 | More by xymyl

Flyer

Wisconsin

4.43/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

Dense black with not much head, though it clings in concentric rings. Wonderful whiskey aroma. The porter flavors are almost understated, though the rye and some coffee does come through. Surprisingly, this works well with the heavy overlay of whiskey. The mouthfeel is just perfest, silky and just dense enough. Very, very enjoyable.

Serving type: bottle

08-03-2008 01:02:27 | More by Flyer

arboristfish

Wisconsin

4.22/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This beer pours a black color with a tan head that fades fast. The aroma of this beer smells of booze, caramel and roasted malts. The flavor is earthy with a faint hint of booze. There is also a flavor of caramel and chocolate. The mouthfeel is thick, and overall is a drinkable beer.

Serving type: bottle

12-11-2010 02:48:34 | More by arboristfish

hayesez

Indiana

4.05/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Sent as an extra from brewCzar - thanks for sharing!

Poured into a silver-rimmed Westvleteren Chalice. Poured a deep brown with surprisingly little head. A small amount of ruby comes through when held up to the light...but just a little!

The first sniff was extremely heavy on the vanilla - whew! I was surprised to get no part of the barrel...so I kept trying - but no luck. It almost smells sweet, but more overly malty. A small amount of molasses and chocolate are present as well.

The beer is dominated by the malts. Although there is a bit of vanilla in there, it's not nearly what the smell would leave one to believe. The rye does offer a woody taste to the beer. Combined, these mask the alcohol quite impressively, and make for a very tasty brew.

A medium-bodied beer that is fairly heavy, with a small amount of carbonation.

Overall a very solid beer. I certainly wouldn't mind having a few of these in my fridge to enjoy from time to time. Thanks again, brewCzar!

Consumed on 11/21/2009

Serving type: bottle

11-22-2009 04:14:19 | More by hayesez

stxSS07

Illinois

4.2/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

12oz bottle dated 4/11/11 into a Killian's pint

A- Pours black with hints of ruby red through the bottom of the glass with a 1 1/2 finger mocha-colored head. Leaves nice chunky lacing.

S- I get a big hit of whiskey followed by chocolate, coffee, and roasted malts. Great smelling brew.

T- Big whiskey flavor follows the nose, but is tempered by the chocolate and coffee flavors. Simple, but awesome.

M- Thick and extremely creamy with decent carbonation. Flavors linger around for a good while.

O- This is a really tasty beer. I don't think I could call it a porter...seems to cross into stout territory in my book. Either way I really enjoyed this (and everything else I get from Tyranena) and will definitely pick some more up.

Serving type: bottle

06-11-2011 23:45:20 | More by stxSS07

THORN

Minnesota

4.05/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

12 Fl. Oz. bottle poured into pint glass. Served 45-50 F.
A: Very dark black with red around the edges. Retains quarter inch of light brown frothy head. Leaves frothy lace around pint.
S: Very sweet with chocolate and rye.
T: Toasted nutty malts. Rye sweeps in and is followed by bitter chocolate. Whiskey barrel aging is noticeable, but not overwhelming.
M: Medium to medium light on tongue. Beer leaves a dry feeling on tongue.
D: Well balanced and enjoyable.

Serving type: bottle

03-04-2010 03:32:25 | More by THORN

TheBlackMallard

Michigan

4.08/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Pours black with a small tan head, a lot of lacing left.

Smell: Rye, cocoa, black patent, noble hops, and a bit of coffee and whiskey.

Taste: Chocolate and rye mostly, hints of vanilla and dark fruit. The whiskey is pretty subdued,when it even shows up. Maybe they should have went with a 50/50 blend. Thick, creamy, full bodied.

I really like this but think High Class Broad was a little better(from my limited Tyranena experience.) I'd like a little more whiskey and if it wasn't mentioned I'd have no idea this had any barrel aging involved.

Serving type: bottle

04-12-2008 06:58:17 | More by TheBlackMallard

brow1901

Minnesota

4.13/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A- Jet black pour with a very impressive thick two finger head. This beer leaves some excellent lacing but the retention isn't up to par.

S- Typical of a porter lots of chocolate, pleanty of coffee. Along with some toasted malts, bordering on burnt. The rye whiskey isn't coming through to me.

T- Not nearly as bitter as a typical porter, much sweeter. Again pleanty of chocolate. I'm pretty disappointed with the barrel aging process this beer went through, it either need more time in the barrels or it was blended to weakly. When the label says whiskey barrel aged I expect to get a hint of it, even a flash of alcohol hotness. But not with this beer, this doesn't make it a bad tasting beer but it didn't meet my expectations.

M- Good and smooth with some appropriate carbonation.

D- Porters are always very drinkable beers, this is not and exception. Tyranena has made a lot of good porters and this is one of them, I was just a little let down by the labels.

Serving type: bottle

12-01-2009 04:47:31 | More by brow1901

TheDTrain

Wisconsin

4.38/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A ballsy craft from Tyranena! Medium bodied porter with a whole lot of character. Roast malts are the backbone of the aroma with great uplifting whiskey tones. Creamy feel with some heat. The whiskey/coco blend really bring it over the top. Although not as rye as I would have liked, still one of the best Tyranena's out there right now!

Serving type: bottle

04-26-2011 19:16:15 | More by TheDTrain

Ungertaker

Minnesota

4.43/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured into a New Belgium snifter from a 12 oz bottle.

A- dark, jet black body. Thin coating of light beige head that quickly dissipates, leaving lines of lacing and a small mound where the carbonation is bubbling to the surface.
S- molasses, whiskey, toasted malt, vanilla, coffee
T- vanilla, rye, very slight hop presence, dark chocolate. The spiciness of the rye comes through more as the beer warms up.
M- thick, medium carbonation. Goes down smooth, especially for how thick it is.
O- This beer has aged very well. It has gotten better every time I have had it. The Brewers Gone Wild series has had some great beers in it. I would put this one up at the top with Doubly Down and Even Dirtier.

Serving type: bottle

09-03-2011 04:59:09 | More by Ungertaker

stouty1

Michigan

4.22/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Wow! I found this in the back of my fridge tonight. Hidden gem I forgot I had and can't remember where I got.
A: Dark rose red poured into Sam's Adams glass. Very little head lacing around the rim.
S: Roasted malt
T: Chocolatey yumminess.
M: Thick and swishable
D: As it goes down it gets smoother.

Serving type: bottle

09-22-2010 23:45:23 | More by stouty1

MrTopher

California

3.48/5  rDev -16.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Thanks Jim (ratedz) this wasn’t expected but is really appreciated!
Served in a pint glass from a 12oz bottle.

A – Pours a nice dark brown color, on the edge of black but not 100% black. A small ½ inch tan head develops. Almost impossible to see through, so good thickness.

S – Coffee, a little rye, a little chocolate and I think that’s whiskey but don’t know for sure. There is a lot going on with this one.

T – Dark coffee flavor, a little rye flavor, and some smoke. There is a nice sweetness that is hard to nail down, and a very small hint of whiskey, but it’s small.

M – This was a little more on the thick side, and that caught me off guard, but it must have been from the barrel aging process. Very low on the carbonation also.

O – Decently enjoyable, if I could find this locally I would share this with some friend in the winter months. Not really a spring or summer beer.

Serving type: bottle

10-03-2011 18:21:33 | More by MrTopher