Hayride Autumn Ale
Baxter Brewing Co.

Hayride Autumn AleHayride Autumn Ale
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From:
Baxter Brewing Co.
 
Maine, United States
Style:
Rye Beer
ABV:
6.6%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.68 | pDev: 13.59%
Reviews:
33
Ratings:
188
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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Ratings by AndrewDeci:
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Rated by AndrewDeci from Maine

3.25/5  rDev -11.7%

Nov 10, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by JohnDon from Texas

Oct 10, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by elamb106 from New York

Jan 26, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by williahd from Maine

Oct 29, 2017
 
Rated: 3.79 by PJCarnell from Massachusetts

Oct 03, 2017
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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
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, 2017
 
Rated: 3 by Lefty_P_Hand from Maine

Jan 15, 2017
 
Rated: 3.64 by mmorris15 from Maine

Dec 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.58 by HermitDan from New Jersey

Nov 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by BeerMeister8 from New Hampshire

Nov 24, 2016
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Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut

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, 2016
 
Rated: 3.56 by rorjets from Connecticut

Oct 28, 2016
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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
Awesome color but not as flavorful I believe a beer of this alcohol content and heaviness should be in my opinion.
Oct 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.94 by flek from Massachusetts

Oct 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.81 by Tiernan from Texas

Oct 09, 2016
 
Rated: 3.71 by tbeer40 from New Jersey

Aug 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.66 by Fitzy01 from Maine

Feb 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3.59 by Bogdawg from Massachusetts

Feb 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.58 by paresis from Massachusetts

Jan 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.99 by gabepesce from Massachusetts

Dec 13, 2015
Hayride Autumn Ale from Baxter Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 188 ratings