RPA (Rye Pale Ale)
Cameron's Brewing Co.

RPA (Rye Pale Ale)RPA (Rye Pale Ale)
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From:
Cameron's Brewing Co.
 
Ontario, Canada
Style:
Rye Beer
ABV:
6.6%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.03 | pDev: 9.68%
Reviews:
48
Ratings:
144
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 15, 2018
Added:
Apr 03, 2012
Wants:
  21
Gots:
  12
Cameron’s Rye Pale Ale ABV is one of our most popular seasonal beers. It was originally brewed for the 2011 Bar Volo IPA challenge, earning 2nd Place, by combining the best parts of American and British IPA styles, we achieved a robust and unique staple. This fusion is hazy orange-amber in colour, with a well-constructed white head. It begins with an up front citrus aroma followed by a complex malt body with a hint of peppery rye which releases earthy floral British hop flavour on the finish.

It is made of a combination of seven different floral British and pungent American hops, some which are added in a dry hopping process. This involves adding hops directly to the fermented beer in the fermenter. The hops are well supported by a large malt bill of five character malts with a generous portion of rye which contributes to mouth feel and Cameron’s Rye Pale Ale’s own special character.
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Ratings by decimator:
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Reviewed by decimator from Canada (ON)

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
650ml bottle poured into a mug. ABV 6.6%.

A - Poured a hazy rusty orange with 1cm off white head, head reduced to a thin cap and eventually surface bubbles, good lacing.

S - Citrus (Grapefruit, orange peel), pine, spice, grass, some tea, some caramel in the background. The rye isn't apparent in the aroma but there's a ton of hops. Seven different ones according to the label. Overall very complex and inviting aroma.

T - Caramel, some rye bread, citrus like sourness, notes of tropical fruits, pine, spicy, bitter finish, bitter aftertaste. The alcohol is well masked behind the sweetness and all the hops. Overall this is quite flavourful.

M - Medium carbonation, medium-heavy body, creamy, a bit sticky, a bit of heat, dry finish.

O - Wow! This is simply one of the best I've ever had. It sure goes down easy. It has a rye beer meets DIPA vibe to it. For some reason these haven't been moving off the shelve at my local LCBO. Next time I'm in I'll take care of that!
Jul 23, 2013
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Reviewed by nicholas2121 from Ohio

4/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
RPA (Rye Pale Ale) brewed by Cameron's Brewing Co, with an ABV of 6.60% This Rye Beer pours out of a 12oz glass bottle into a pint beer glass. The color is a deep golden amber color almost copper color. There is a nice amount head an lacing to this brew. The lacing sticks to the side of the glass well. The smell is rich with rye an hop bitterness mixed with grains and malts. There is a slight sweetness in the smell as well. So far this is a nice inviting brew. Now for the taste, it is Bold with flavors. You frist pick up on a deep rye flavor mixed with hoppy bitterness. Then a nice mix of earthy grains and malts. There is a lot going on in RPA (Rye Pale Ale). The body of this brew is a medium to heavy, but not to heavy. There is nothing overpowering about this brew it has a super nice balance to it. I can't get over how smooth this brew goes down, it is really hard to pick up on the 6.60% ABV in this brew, it is just that smooth. The mouth feel is Bold , Rich, Rye, Hoppy, Clean , Smooth, and Refreshing. Overall I am going to give this brew a solid 4 out of 5. I would definitely look this brew up again giving the opportunity to. Cameron's Brewing Co, did a super nice job with this brew.
Dec 15, 2018
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Reviewed by puck1225 from Texas

4.19/5  rDev +4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Nice surprise, as I like a good rye beer! Poured from a bottle into a tulip glass. Beautiful thick foamy beige head and nice lacing. Slightly boozey spicy smell. The taste and feel is rich with nice rye spice, a bit of pine, some caramel,and right amount of bitterness. Very nice beer!
Jan 28, 2018
 
Rated: 4.4 by Rukeli76 from Canada (ON)

Jul 25, 2017
 
Rated: 4.6 by StormAles from Canada (ON)

Jun 29, 2017
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Reviewed by janubio from Spain

4.08/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
On tap. Purs a big creamy head, with medium retention and a ggod lace. Aroma of citrics, almonds, cloves, honey, something I can't tell, it maybe the rye, but I've never smelled rye :-( Medium body, crfeamy palate, strong carbonation. Taste of almonds, citrics, honey, and again that something that I really don't know what it is. good.
Nov 04, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by SmithyAlan from Canada (QC)

Sep 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.58 by Mlkluther from Canada (AB)

May 18, 2016
 
Rated: 4.02 by Gtg642 from Michigan

May 14, 2016
 
Rated: 4.06 by bryanzk from Canada (ON)

May 11, 2016
 
Rated: 3.91 by Nunya from Ohio

Apr 22, 2016
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Reviewed by beerbaron1967 from Canada (ON)

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Thank you LCBO for discounting beer every blue moon. I was under the impression this was a Rye beer--as in whiskey. Thankfully I was told it was not--what a gem of a beer.
Very light colour-almost no foam on the pour. The 650 ml bottle is a nice touch-almost 2 beer for a good price. The taste was very pure-no aftertaste. Clean with a bit of a hop kick. Not too strong but very refreshing. Would recommend for those who would like to try a hoppier beer but not one that kicks your ass.
Hop on Board
Apr 02, 2016
 
Rated: 4.09 by Zonian1 from Ohio

Mar 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.88 by Mousel from Canada (ON)

Feb 16, 2016
 
Rated: 3.86 by Ultrarunner100 from Canada (ON)

Feb 02, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by fortyfield from Canada (ON)

Jan 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.94 by LanceH from Canada (ON)

Jan 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.76 by Ivanhoes_Backpack from Canada (NB)

Dec 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4.23 by dcmchew from Romania

Dec 02, 2015
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Rated by Electros from Canada (ON)

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
This is now back to the original unfiltered recipe. Home run.
Nov 22, 2015
RPA (Rye Pale Ale) from Cameron's Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 144 ratings