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Rustler IPA
Payette Brewing
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- From:
- Payette Brewing
- Idaho, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
- ABV:
- 6.2%
- Score:
- 84
- Avg:
- 3.71 | pDev: 11.59%
- Reviews:
- 26
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 03, 2021
- Added:
- Jul 19, 2011
- Wants:
- 2
- Gots:
- 40
Formerly Outlaw IPA
Untamed, unpredictable and full of unforgettable character; that's a Rustler for you. This IPA's solid malt base quietly saunters in with a slightly spicy aroma, hints of sweet pine, citrus and apricot tones and American hops for a mildly bitter finish. Rustler is the likable renegade you can't help rooting for.
Untamed, unpredictable and full of unforgettable character; that's a Rustler for you. This IPA's solid malt base quietly saunters in with a slightly spicy aroma, hints of sweet pine, citrus and apricot tones and American hops for a mildly bitter finish. Rustler is the likable renegade you can't help rooting for.
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Ratings by BucannonXC5:
Reviewed by BucannonXC5 from California
3.59/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.59/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Type: 12-oz. can
Glass: Firestone restaurant pint glass
From: Whole Foods in Boise, Idaho
Price: $8.99 for a mix and match variety 6-pack
Purchased: Dec. 19, 2013
Consumed: Dec. 22, 2013
Misc.: N/A
Poured an orange amber semi-clear color with 2-to-3 fingers of frothy creamy white head. Semi-layered lacing along the sides of the glass. Very good retention.
Smelled floral hops right away. Dug a little deeper and got resin hops, citrus hops bitter grapefruit, caramel malts and orange rind. The skunky resin hops is the lingering nose.
Tasted a little less skunky than the smell. Got citrus hops, grapefruit, orange rind, vegetables (onions mainly) and some orange. Very bitter.
Light body. Thin-to-oily texture. Average-to-lively carbonation. Bitter finish.
This beer was up and down for me, but altogether it was trending down. I’d have it again, but it was no near a go-to beer.
Dec 28, 2013Glass: Firestone restaurant pint glass
From: Whole Foods in Boise, Idaho
Price: $8.99 for a mix and match variety 6-pack
Purchased: Dec. 19, 2013
Consumed: Dec. 22, 2013
Misc.: N/A
Poured an orange amber semi-clear color with 2-to-3 fingers of frothy creamy white head. Semi-layered lacing along the sides of the glass. Very good retention.
Smelled floral hops right away. Dug a little deeper and got resin hops, citrus hops bitter grapefruit, caramel malts and orange rind. The skunky resin hops is the lingering nose.
Tasted a little less skunky than the smell. Got citrus hops, grapefruit, orange rind, vegetables (onions mainly) and some orange. Very bitter.
Light body. Thin-to-oily texture. Average-to-lively carbonation. Bitter finish.
This beer was up and down for me, but altogether it was trending down. I’d have it again, but it was no near a go-to beer.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Nvrmind16 from California
3.33/5 rDev -10.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.33/5 rDev -10.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
It's a distinctive different n flavor, not your average beer. But the spice notes make it a drink that should not be eaten with food. Otherwise it's not bad.
Jul 31, 2019Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado
3.9/5 rDev +5.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.9/5 rDev +5.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
more of a classic, even old school styled ipa here, i may have had this when it was called outlaw, but appreciated it all over again now as an idaho resident now. still pale brassy in color, just a pinch of a richer crystal malt to this in looks, but not amber or anything at all, and nice and clear and lacy headed. aroma and flavor show a lot of balance, a bit more malt support and structure than some of their newer ones, sweetness through most of it, but the hop bitterness sets in earlier than the finish, so it never seems out of balance or heavy to me, just kind of hearty. the flavor is somewhat generic, not boring, but insanely familiar, like a recipe a million brewers have all executed about this well, but freshness is key, and so far every ipa type i have had from these guys, at the brewery or around town, has been max fresh, which really helps. a little honey note and a toasted thing through the middle, some pine and weed at the end, really satisfying and a drinker when its cold before it heavies up a little at temperature. i think i like the recoil better, as its way more unique, but its hard to argue with a solidly constructed ipa like this...
edit: this seems to be somewhat inconsistent beer, at least whats out in the market is. what i mean, is that when super fresh and ice cold, this really is a fantastic ipa, still a little old school but with distinct fresh orange character in the middle, a touch of unique almost honey sort of sweetness, and great smoothness and balance through the finish, very distinctive beer when you catch it right. unfortunately, its not always so fresh in the cans, and when it warms up even a little bit, it becomes more generic and kind of heavy. i was super impressed with this yesterday in its perfect form, a totally different beer that way. raising some scores here to reflect what its like when the stars align!
Apr 03, 2019edit: this seems to be somewhat inconsistent beer, at least whats out in the market is. what i mean, is that when super fresh and ice cold, this really is a fantastic ipa, still a little old school but with distinct fresh orange character in the middle, a touch of unique almost honey sort of sweetness, and great smoothness and balance through the finish, very distinctive beer when you catch it right. unfortunately, its not always so fresh in the cans, and when it warms up even a little bit, it becomes more generic and kind of heavy. i was super impressed with this yesterday in its perfect form, a totally different beer that way. raising some scores here to reflect what its like when the stars align!
Rated by Quirkenz from Idaho
5/5 rDev +34.8%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +34.8%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Awesome out of the can, next level on tap! Try this beer
Mar 23, 2018Reviewed by SirFolmarv from Idaho
3.32/5 rDev -10.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
3.32/5 rDev -10.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
A very refreshing and drinkable IPA. A nice soothing melon is the most distinct and unique taste of the beer. The smell is different, but no less appealing with strong bread and fruity notes. The only thing I'd have against it is the strange bitter taste in the back of the tongue.
Sep 16, 2017Reviewed by Fowdy from Idaho
3.77/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.77/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Appearance: Pours a hazy deep amber with almost no head and very little lacing.
Smell: Malt Citrus come through.
Taste: Some malts mixed in with the pine and citrus notes. Orange, grapefruit, and tangerine.
Feel: Carbonation Is a bit flat. Just a little heavy.
Overall: This is a good example of a citrus IPA. Bitterness is good and a good aftertaste.
Jul 30, 2017Smell: Malt Citrus come through.
Taste: Some malts mixed in with the pine and citrus notes. Orange, grapefruit, and tangerine.
Feel: Carbonation Is a bit flat. Just a little heavy.
Overall: This is a good example of a citrus IPA. Bitterness is good and a good aftertaste.
Rated by superwho24 from Arkansas
4.76/5 rDev +28.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
4.76/5 rDev +28.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
My personal favorite ipa. Well done
Jun 25, 2017Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina
3.63/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.63/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
On tap in Boise Idaho.
Clear amber body with a decent head.
Well balanced mix of hop dominated flavors.
Moderates bitterness.
Smooth medium - full body.
Jun 07, 2017Clear amber body with a decent head.
Well balanced mix of hop dominated flavors.
Moderates bitterness.
Smooth medium - full body.
Reviewed by Karibourgeois from Texas
3.5/5 rDev -5.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -5.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Clear dark copper colored pour with a one-finger off-white head. Aroma is herbal with a hint of malt. Taste has a resinous bitter flavor upfront. Also has a strong pine flavor as well. Despite the strong bitterness, a good bit of malt comes through in mild nut, caramel and bread flavors. Finishes with a strong lingering resiny bitterness.
Feb 20, 2017Reviewed by Impetuous from Montana
4.18/5 rDev +12.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
4.18/5 rDev +12.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Good head disappears leaving long lacy legs
For once, when a company says it's hoppy with a strong malt flavor they were not b.s.'ing. A good solid sweetness not unlike a marzen and solid biscuit flavor followed by assertive hops that are simultaneously fruity and bitter.
Mouthfeel is gentle and definitely not over carbonated.
Overall very well done!
Oct 14, 2016For once, when a company says it's hoppy with a strong malt flavor they were not b.s.'ing. A good solid sweetness not unlike a marzen and solid biscuit flavor followed by assertive hops that are simultaneously fruity and bitter.
Mouthfeel is gentle and definitely not over carbonated.
Overall very well done!
Reviewed by ccrida from Oregon
4.11/5 rDev +10.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.11/5 rDev +10.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Snappy little IPA with just enough character to set it apart in the sea of regional choices. A little maltier from a flavor profile than your typical west coast IPA, but still light bodied. Hops are pretty robust but lean earthy, british style, but with some citrus as well. Clean finish, just a touch tinny, but highly quafffable. Picked up all the Idaho IPAs they had at the Twin Falls Fred Meyer on a road-trip to Yellowstone, of the 5, this was a top contender.
Oct 04, 2016Rated by brennantg from Idaho
4.69/5 rDev +26.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
4.69/5 rDev +26.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Damn good ipa. I love this stuff, definitely a solid brew. Idaho is becoming a staple in good brew making.
Sep 04, 2016Rated by RJLarse from Washington
4.26/5 rDev +14.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.26/5 rDev +14.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Bought a six-pack of Rustler on a trailer trip in North Idaho. Nice easy drinking pale ale.
Aug 22, 2016
Rustler IPA from Payette Brewing
Beer rating:
84 out of
100 with
135 ratings
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