Black Rye
Founders Brewing Company

Black RyeBlack Rye
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From:
Founders Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Rye Beer
ABV:
7.5%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.02 | pDev: 8.21%
Reviews:
459
Ratings:
1,606
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 16, 2020
Added:
Sep 17, 2004
Wants:
  122
Gots:
  297
78 IBU
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Reviewed by scotorum from Massachusetts

4.17/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
FOUNDERS BLACK RYE 6/16/20

Bought a fourpack at Kelly's in Dalton Ma. Sunday. Bottled 12/6/14!

a: Mostly opaque black with some clear ruby towards the bottom. Half finger beige head receded to thin surface foam and dense lacing.

s: Slightly sweet mild dark malt.

t: Follows the nose along with a light to moderate hop bite (light for 78 IBUs) on a sweetish finish.

m: Medum, very good body and some carbonation tingle.

o: This was a great find. Officially it is BA archived and the most recent review is three years old. Could be the aging helped like many dark malted brews and muted the hops, but however, this was excellent; balanced, smooth and substantial, easy drinking, surprisingly refreshing and flavorful. Enjoyable in any season.
Jun 16, 2020
 
Rated: 3.93 by dafla67 from Pennsylvania

Apr 04, 2019
 
Rated: 4.12 by BrewsOverHoes from Georgia

Mar 20, 2019
 
Rated: 3.99 by Ale_Lover from Georgia

Apr 07, 2018
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Rated by Nass from Florida

2.46/5  rDev -38.8%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.75
Not too impressed with the Black Rye or maybe I am just not a fan Rye IPA's because I have not found one that I liked. Cheers! C-
Apr 02, 2018
 
Rated: 4.55 by red_5_sooner from Oklahoma

Mar 08, 2018
 
Rated: 4.28 by BenHoppy from Michigan

Dec 31, 2017
 
Rated: 4.24 by ADKbeerguy from New York

Dec 17, 2017
 
Rated: 4.5 by DanJ1979 from Michigan

Dec 02, 2017
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Reviewed by Can_if_you_can from Minnesota

1.92/5  rDev -52.2%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 1 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2
This beer was horrid, all the bad characteristics of the ingrediaents came out in this one. Taste like sweaty, dirty socks. The rye, malts and hops all worked against each other and instead of balancing and highlighting each other it was just a big stinky mess. Worst founders beer to date.
Nov 21, 2017
 
Rated: 4.02 by cmukid87 from Michigan

Oct 25, 2017
 
Rated: 4.11 by buzzedup from Pennsylvania

Oct 13, 2017
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Rated by Fizzer from Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Got this it was bottled 2.5 years ago. It basically resembles black licorice in every senses, which is cool cause I like black licorice.
Sep 30, 2017
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Rated by BEER88 from North Carolina

4/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Rye is a good malt to use for an added spiciness
Sep 05, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by sethcroisant from Nebraska

Aug 29, 2017
 
Rated: 4.38 by GeorgiaBeerMoose from Georgia

Jul 19, 2017
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont

3.85/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
The appearance was a black color with a quickly dissipating one finger white foamy head that didn’t leave any lacing. The smell had a sweet sticky roasty coffee and light citrus bitterness combining nicely. The taste took those previously mentioned flavors to combine and spark in a light roasted edged citrus aftertaste leading into a slightly sticky finish. There also was a light spice in the initial taste probably from the rye. On the palate, this one sat about a medium on the body with a fairly decent sipping quality to it. Alcohol not felt but might have assisted in preserving the mouthfeel a bit as a light spice came rolling out over my tongue. Overall, I say this was a nice dark rye beer that I would have again.
Jun 27, 2017
 
Rated: 4.1 by axf4129 from Indiana

Apr 30, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by Timc32 from Michigan

Mar 02, 2017
 
Rated: 4.06 by kjkinsey from Texas

Feb 14, 2017
Black Rye from Founders Brewing Company
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 1606 ratings