India Red Rye Ale
Stoneface Brewing Co.

India Red Rye AleIndia Red Rye Ale
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From:
Stoneface Brewing Co.
 
New Hampshire, United States
Style:
Rye Beer
Ranked #16
ABV:
6%
Score:
91
Ranked #7,670
Avg:
4.07 | pDev: 9.34%
Reviews:
29
Ratings:
204
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 31, 2022
Added:
Apr 23, 2014
Wants:
  9
Gots:
  31
Our most complex grain bill and moderate bitterness join forces to produce this bold, malty and spicy IPA. Dry hopped with a blend of American aroma hop varietals this is best consumed fresh.
Fun Fact: Originally brewed with Tyler Jones of Black Hog Brewing Co.
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Ratings by Flashy:
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Reviewed by Flashy from Vermont

4.54/5  rDev +11.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
Purchased from a gas/beer store that is not the best of locations. Some old beer in stock and I wish to protest that Stoneface does not date their bottles- but this sample I assume was fresh ($5.95 16 oz brown bottle). I hear their cases are dated, but have never seen one. Poured beautiful with a thick, yeasty head that to me is the sign of a truly great beer. Taste is hoppy, with a bit more malt then the usual IPA. I actually found it more complex and just as good tasting as an IPA- which means this may be a go to style when available. After taste of a salty pretzel- like all great beers do. Will seek this out. Huzzah! Stoneface.
Oct 26, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by LAM01833 from Massachusetts

Jul 31, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Nov 22, 2021
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Reviewed by Boto from Connecticut

3.94/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
16oz can: This one pours a hazy amber color. There was a bit of a frothy beige head on it. Some lacing. It has a good nose. A nice mix of citrus and tropical hops. The taste is very good. Just a bit bitter and slightly dry in the finish. The taste is good. A bit of the citrus and tropical hops, but also a touch of rye and other graininess. Another very good brew from these guys!
Jan 12, 2018
 
Rated: 3.98 by Prost76 from New Hampshire

Nov 29, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by Iski100 from Massachusetts

Aug 04, 2017
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Reviewed by DBosco from Massachusetts

4.07/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Red with an orange tinge, too dense to see all the way through but you can see some active bubbling. Big two finger head that takes a while to settle, with some large bubbles (which I don't remember seeing before in other beers). Bottled 3 months ago. Strong smells of citrus and tropical hops. Tangy rye taste with some biting citrus hops. Mouthfeel is juicy and prickly, a little foamy. Overall, a good beer and seems to be a good representative of its type (which I've only had a few of).
Mar 28, 2017
 
Rated: 3.97 by AirBob from Massachusetts

Jan 27, 2017
 
Rated: 3.24 by TheIPAHunter from California

Jan 04, 2017
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Reviewed by GratefulBeerGuy from New Hampshire

3.94/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Deep dark, reddish amber color. Enough carbonation to create a a very thick and chunky, khaki colored foam cap.

A spicy rye scented malt, very spicy and earthy. Roasted nuts, dark chocolate and spicy hops.

The flavor is very malt forward with a big, spicy rye taste. Earthy and spicy all over the place! Very heady malt forward and just enough earthy hops to make a decent balance with interesting depth. A very full bodied feel, pretty malty heavy feel, smooth finish. I like it when the Rye is big and spicy!

Pretty high quality stuff, excellent rye effect.
Dec 28, 2016
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Reviewed by Smakawhat from Maryland

3.9/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from the bottle into a Spiegelau IPA glass.

Deep chestnut brown and red body. An almost ruby like quality but a shiny brown that glows nicely before the dregs hit that make a nice chocolate paste. Fine and light khaki top, fluffy and an easy two to three fingers. Island retention and light top with big amounts of lacing.

Delicious aroma for rye and hop mix. Chewy and spicy mix on the nose for the malt, with a soft sweetness. Hop dense quality with a mild dank sweetness and earthy quality. Real nice complimenting malt and hop character.

Palate takes things down a bit. Light slightly wet body, with a washing spicy malt mix. Hop angle provides a much more unique angle bringing the dense character and making for a larger flavor of almost smoke and sweet dirt. Palate is a bit prickly and makes for a slightly distracting experience.

A much more decent rye brew than I've had before that's for sure.
Dec 25, 2016
 
Rated: 4.24 by brbrocc from New York

Dec 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.72 by billab914 from Virginia

Aug 29, 2016
 
Rated: 3.99 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Aug 11, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by bigred89 from Maryland

Aug 10, 2016
 
Rated: 4.08 by strengthdoc from Connecticut

Jul 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by Mattymystique from Massachusetts

Jun 30, 2016
 
Rated: 4.19 by Tbone2131 from Connecticut

Jun 23, 2016
 
Rated: 4.13 by Lucienbel from Massachusetts

Jun 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by jkermitj from Mississippi

May 13, 2016
India Red Rye Ale from Stoneface Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 204 ratings