Rock Ryder
Lakewood Brewing Company

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From:
Lakewood Brewing Company
 
Texas, United States
Style:
Rye Beer
ABV:
4.8%
Score:
79
Avg:
3.45 | pDev: 14.2%
Reviews:
7
Ratings:
88
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 23, 2018
Added:
Aug 05, 2012
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  24
Named for White Rock Lake and the cyclists who loop it, Rock Ryder is a refreshing, crowd-pleasing, session beer. But just because it's easy drinking doesn't mean it's got training wheels. With peppery notes from rye malt, a citrusy aroma and dry finish, our American Rye Wheat pulls ahead of the pack. And we're proud to donate a portion of the proceeds of Rock Ryder to For The Love of the Lake, a community organization that volunteers their time keeping our little oasis in the city sparkling. So sit back and enjoy the Ryde.
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Rated: 3.68 by Thomas_Wikman from Texas

Apr 23, 2018
 
Rated: 3.79 by needMIbeer from Virginia

Apr 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.49 by Junichi from Texas

Feb 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by WritersBlock from Texas

Jan 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by ClavisAurea from New York

Dec 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.94 by beeragent from Texas

Oct 19, 2015
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Reviewed by Jugs_McGhee from Colorado

3.15/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Brief impressions:

Not as spicy as you'd expect a rye beer to be, with a pleasant wheat foundation and some vague citrus from the hops. Not as crackly or peppery as would be ideal. Clean drinking, with crisp carbonation, a balanced albeit simple flavour profile, and decent depth of flavour.

A drinkable enjoyable brew from Lakewood, but not unique or special. I'll enjoy finishing the 6 pack I bought while watching American football, but it's not a world class beer by any means - just a nice local with some good characteristics.

C+ (3.15) / ABOVE AVERAGE
Oct 03, 2015
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Reviewed by BeerAdvocate from Finland

3.73/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Wheat, Rye. Peppery, Dry

Cloudy golden with a rocky white head. Peppery and husky nose. Firm, medium-bodied. Faint citrus and pith. Flavors fall soft on the palate with a touch of sweetness, bready, wheaty, and spicy rye flavors, followed by some earthy and nutty notes. Finishes dry with a peppery linger. American Wheat beers often suffer from being boring, however, the addition of rye spices things up here and the dryness makes for one crushable beer.

STYLE: Rye Wheat | ABV: 4.8% | AVAILABILITY: Year-round

Review from BeerAdvocate magazine issue #93 (Oct 2014)
Aug 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.18 by Magery from Kentucky

Jul 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Volsdawg10 from Mississippi

Jun 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by Karibourgeois from Texas

Jun 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.73 by Tiernan from Texas

Jun 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.63 by BayouMafia from Texas

May 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.63 by elprofe from Texas

May 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.15 by acashk from Texas

May 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by CraigTravor from California

Apr 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.56 by Dwreck from Texas

Mar 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by nathanmiller from New York

Mar 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.78 by tubeyes from Texas

Mar 01, 2015
Rock Ryder from Lakewood Brewing Company
Beer rating: 79 out of 100 with 88 ratings