Oak-Aged Rye IPA
Founders Brewing Company

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From:
Founders Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Rye Beer
ABV:
7.2%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.93 | pDev: 6.36%
Reviews:
5
Ratings:
42
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 14, 2015
Added:
Jun 25, 2014
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  2
2014 AHA National Homebrew Conference Commemorative Beer
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Ratings by snansel:
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Rated by snansel from Missouri

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

Jul 06, 2014
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Rated: 4.54 by rudabegga9 from Georgia

May 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.87 by sendbeer from Georgia

Apr 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.65 by yergermeister from Pennsylvania

Feb 27, 2015
 
Rated: 4.02 by EricTKole from Michigan

Feb 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.98 by KAF from Iowa

Jan 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4.09 by Mattyb79 from Virginia

Dec 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by target88 from Kentucky

Nov 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by dfhhead25 from Pennsylvania

Nov 10, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by canonguy14 from Michigan

Nov 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Afroman from Arizona

Oct 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Cath from New York

Oct 21, 2014
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Reviewed by BEERchitect from Kentucky

4.1/5  rDev +4.3%
As masters of oak, rye and hops, why wouldn't the expectations in this beer be anything short of spectacular? Founders brewers insist upon a malt balance that takes a slim backseat to the obvious attention-getting flavors that its namesake commands.

Its slighty hazed, winter honey amber casts a creamy froth upward to nearly topple the glass. Settling with spiderwebbing lace, an effortless but powerful aromatic blend ensues. Citrus pith and orange peels abound while a backdrop of deep caramel (almost toffee) and soft oak all project to the nose while its taste leads with creamy malt sweetness and dry toast.

Caramel, toffee, and light maple turn to a pecan, cashew and chestnut flavor as sweetness turns earthy and buttercream. Once the malt saturates the mouth, its hoppy rebuttal takes charge. Its depths of flavor starts with perfumy pink grapefruit, freshly zested oranges and a tangy spiciness that only rye grain can provide.

Its spicy texture perfectly opposes its sweeter medium-bodied components. But as the sweetness and creaminess trails in finish, its hop bitterness and rye spiciness grows to frame the taste of pine resins, fresh-cut grass, peppercorn and a uncharacteristic husky grit.
Oct 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by JoeMans from New York

Oct 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by strohme2 from Michigan

Sep 24, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by bigbluebeerguy from Kentucky

Sep 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.72 by Nolen12 from Kentucky

Sep 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.7 by WanderingFool from Massachusetts

Aug 31, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by ucsbmullet from Colorado

Aug 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Rootz from New York

Aug 18, 2014
Oak-Aged Rye IPA from Founders Brewing Company
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 42 ratings