Resinous Rye
Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery

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From:
Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
Rye Beer
ABV:
7%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.91 | pDev: 10.74%
Reviews:
8
Ratings:
23
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 10, 2019
Added:
Aug 14, 2010
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  1
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Rated: 4.27 by Connybumbum from Colorado

Aug 10, 2019
 
Rated: 3.9 by Spaceman_Jer from Colorado

Jun 24, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by afsdan from Colorado

Aug 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by zestar from California

Jul 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by williamjbauer from Colorado

Apr 14, 2014
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Reviewed by DenverHopHead from Colorado

4.37/5  rDev +11.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
On tap at the Southern Sun in Boulder. Poured into a pint glass.
Appearance - much clearer than expected, nice white head that leaves impressive lace rings!
Smell - just fantastic! Complex blend of earthy, citrus and floral hops!
Taste - doesn't seem to be a good example of the rye IPA style, but just a great tasting IPA!
Feel - nice medium to light body, some noticeable carbonation and a good amount of hop bitterness!
Overall - a bit pricey, but fresh and can only be found from the source, so worth it!
Sep 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by MarkyMOD from Colorado

Sep 03, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by GOGRANDE from Colorado

Jun 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Beer-Zombie from Oregon

Jun 10, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by dirtylou from Oklahoma

May 31, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by 3Pope7 from Colorado

Apr 27, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by jjcote from New Hampshire

Mar 17, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by crobinso from Colorado

Aug 05, 2012
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Reviewed by ArrogantB from Colorado

3.88/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap at Vine Street Pub. Looked sort of light orange but it was dark since I was in the annex. Smells citrusy, earthy, cool. Taste is nice and hoppy, more citrus, juicy. This was not quite as good as vagabond IPA but still good enough that I ordered another one.
Jul 01, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by spark3148857 from Ohio

Jun 13, 2012
 
Rated: 5 by moserine from Colorado

Mar 25, 2012
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Reviewed by hopfacebrew from Colorado

4.3/5  rDev +10%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
On tap at Vine Street Pub.

A - Served in a pint glass. The beer is a hazy golden color with a 3/4 finger white bubbly head. Some retention and lacing.

S - The spiciness of the rye is prevalent. Also hints of hop character with earthy pine and citrus character. Gentle malty sweetness at the end.

T - Similar to the nose with the dominant rye character. Medium bitterness with a pleasant blend of earthy pine and citrus hop character which mesh very nicely with the spice of the rye. Finishes with a lingering bitterness and fruity spice.

M - Medium bodied with good carbonation.

O - Easily the best rye beer I've had. Well balanced and tasty. I could drink this all day long. Highly recommended.
Jan 16, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by MsRif from Pennsylvania

Dec 24, 2011
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Reviewed by Rifugium from North Dakota

3.18/5  rDev -18.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
First had: on tap at their brewpub

I like rye beer generally. This one was okay, but not the best I've had, and certainly not the best offering from Mountain Sun. Poured a slightly hazy golden brown, with a small layer of white bubbles for a head. Aroma was not too big, but some earthy, piney hops were detectable, and not much else. Flavor was bready, moderately hopped, earthy, and a bit bland overall, quite frankly. Alcohol was moderately noticeable. Medium-bodied, and a good drink for a session, but I had no desire to get another.
Aug 15, 2011
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Reviewed by znichols from Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A: A deep amber color with white/soft yellow lacing that sits for a minute or two.

S: Very spicy with a substantial amount of northwest hop aroma backing it up.

T: The rye spice and citrusy hop flavor collide immediately. I picked out some other malt flavors, maybe lighter caramel, not much. Powerful rye and hop bitterness rule this one.

M: Average carbonation but was nice for the style.

D: I would def call this a northwest IPA with rye. Th hops really hit you first followed immediately by that unmistakeable rye spicyness. Balanced and delicious. A good example for someone who wants to try a rye beer but doesnt want that "rough, leathery" flavor that strong rye-centric ales tend to have.

Serving type: on-tap
May 24, 2011
Resinous Rye from Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 23 ratings