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Hayride Autumn Ale
Baxter Brewing Co.
- From:
- Baxter Brewing Co.
- Maine, United States
- Style:
- Rye Beer
- ABV:
- 6.6%
- Score:
- 83
- Avg:
- 3.68 | pDev: 13.59%
- Reviews:
- 33
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Oct 10, 2018
- Added:
- Sep 10, 2012
- Wants:
- 5
- Gots:
- 45
As days get shorter and sleeves get longer, Baxter Brewing releases its fall seasonal, Hayride Autumn Ale. A generous portion of two rye malts give the beer a full body, bready flavor, and subtle spiciness; while toasted malts provide a touch of sweetness and a rich, almost reddish hue. New Zealand Pacifica and Pacific Jade hops balance Hayride’s maltiness and suggest notes of oranges and tropical fruit. Finally, we cold-condition the beer on oak, with light additions of ginger, black pepper, and orange peel, bringing out the spiciness of the rye and rounding out the soft sweetness of the beer. Hayride will give a touch of warmth for those cool fall nights, while remaining deliciously drinkable.
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont
3.83/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.83/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured into a nonic pint glass, the appearance was a soft hazy burnt dark orange to almost ruddy amber color with a finger's worth of white foamy head that slid off at a mild pace. Subtle stringy lace.
The aroma had a sharp citric/floral to spicy quality cutting into some rye sweetness. Light orange bitter rind rode in underneath.
The flavor combined fairly nice all of the prior mentioned aromas to a fine spicy to sweet quality. Aftertaste was semi-spicy but running through the malts cleanly.
The mouthfeel was almost medium bodied with a fair sessionability about it. Spicy harshness wasn't too distracting, but noticeable. Carbonation felt good and fine. ABV felt appropriate.
Overall, pretty nicely done rye beer that I'd have again in the Fall.
Jun 12, 2017The aroma had a sharp citric/floral to spicy quality cutting into some rye sweetness. Light orange bitter rind rode in underneath.
The flavor combined fairly nice all of the prior mentioned aromas to a fine spicy to sweet quality. Aftertaste was semi-spicy but running through the malts cleanly.
The mouthfeel was almost medium bodied with a fair sessionability about it. Spicy harshness wasn't too distracting, but noticeable. Carbonation felt good and fine. ABV felt appropriate.
Overall, pretty nicely done rye beer that I'd have again in the Fall.
Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut
4.11/5 rDev +11.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
4.11/5 rDev +11.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
A: crystal clear; deep bronze in color; 1 finger khaki head that receded to a splotchy cap; very little lacing;
S: ginger, black pepper, and orange rind; a hint of oak;
T: follows the nose initially, but the oak comes on strong from the middle through the finish; mild bitterness at the end;
M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; dry finish;
O: nice complex flavor and aroma; the wood gives the impression of a higher ABV;
Oct 30, 2016S: ginger, black pepper, and orange rind; a hint of oak;
T: follows the nose initially, but the oak comes on strong from the middle through the finish; mild bitterness at the end;
M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; dry finish;
O: nice complex flavor and aroma; the wood gives the impression of a higher ABV;
Rated by PSanger from Connecticut
3.38/5 rDev -8.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.38/5 rDev -8.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Awesome color but not as flavorful I believe a beer of this alcohol content and heaviness should be in my opinion.
Oct 21, 2016
Hayride Autumn Ale from Baxter Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
83 out of
100 with
188 ratings
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