Rabid Beaver Bite Rye IPA
Belching Beaver Pub 980

Rabid Beaver Bite Rye IPARabid Beaver Bite Rye IPA
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From:
Belching Beaver Pub 980
 
California, United States
Style:
Rye Beer
ABV:
7%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.74 | pDev: 9.36%
Reviews:
15
Ratings:
82
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 11, 2020
Added:
Mar 05, 2013
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  27
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Ratings by Charles_Moran:
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Rated by Charles_Moran

3.12/5  rDev -16.6%

Nov 14, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.56 by DvdP from Netherlands

Oct 11, 2020
 
Rated: 3.76 by Omniwar from Georgia

May 16, 2016
 
Rated: 3.95 by user785335 from Florida

Apr 28, 2016
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Reviewed by anon from California

3.04/5  rDev -18.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
Excellent looking brew out of the gate, big two finger off-white head that leaves in its wake a hefty amount of lace. Smells of pine, pineapple, grass, malt, rye and drywall.

Taste is a heavy mixture of rye grain, pine resin, caramel, grass and something I can't quite put my finger on. Feels quite harsh and almost soapy, overly dry and bitter. There's just not that balance of hop and rye that other offerings of this style have and left me disappointed, as it starts out well enough. Has the potential to be a good brew but is severely lacking in the finish.
Apr 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.6 by johlac66 from California

Feb 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.93 by LuauLarry from California

Dec 23, 2015
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Reviewed by TheSixthRing from California

3.29/5  rDev -12%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Code is 15/22N/19/13/03:51. Best I can figure is bottled on November 22nd, 2015?

Appearance - Pours hazy and sunset orange in color with an off-white, foamy finger width head. Decent retention, then breaks down to a near barren surface. Lacing consists of fair-sized isolated chunks and small spots here and there.

Smell - Rye spice, a touch of citrus and noticeable malt that's part grain, part caramel.

Taste - Mild rye spice bite met with a huge amount of grainy malt and a touch of caramel sweetness. Mild citrus undertone that comes to the forefront in the finish, leaving a citrusy, grainy aftertaste with a touch of cardboard.

Mouthfeel - Medium in body with low to moderate carbonation.

Overall - Not very good. Very uninspiring.
Dec 15, 2015
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Reviewed by vitALEity from California

3.2/5  rDev -14.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Pours a nice looking hazy pale/orange color with a fizzy head that reminds me of a homebrew. Head remains for a long time. Smell is pale malt and light pine/citrus. Flavor is pale ale. Not much going on here. Very little hop flavor and very little rye spice. Where is the "bite"? Mouth feel is thin.
Oct 13, 2015
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Reviewed by GarrettB from Colorado

3.28/5  rDev -12.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.25
November 13th, 2013 - I'm seeing Rye IPAs here and there, and I like what they do. The rusty, dry touch hugs the hop bitterness well, but balance is still key. That means quality varies. Belching Beaver's interpretation of the style, however, is quite lovely. The aroma is traditionally hoppy, but circled by fruity scents like sweet, ripe pineapple, orange, and flowers. The flavor is similarly on the sweeter side. Meanwhile, the palate is smooth, almost flat, delivering a slow, serpentine brew. The touch of rye doesn't manifest as rye, though it might be playing with the other flavors in subtler ways. Even so, this is a lovely drink, even though the unctuous mouthfeel is, at first, somewhat unexpected.
Oct 04, 2015
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Reviewed by Totalpackage411 from California

4.24/5  rDev +13.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Very light for A rye IPA, but very solid. I enjoyed this beer it was very good but for a better Rye IPA try Liberation Rye IPA from Black Market Brewery, Temecula, CA
Sep 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.78 by kmoen from California

Sep 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.77 by MickeyHops from California

Aug 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3.77 by Donkster46 from Washington

Aug 01, 2015
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Reviewed by DavoleBomb from Pennsylvania

3.42/5  rDev -8.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Poured into a pint glass.

3.0 A: Nearly clear medium yellow color. Two fingers of foamy white head. Retention is about average and a few wisps of lacing are left.

3.5 S: Spicy earthy rye. Floral and citrusy hops with an emphasis on orange and grapefruit. Touch of caramel maltiness with a strong yeasty breadiness.

3.5 T: Tastes like it smells. Spicy earthy rye. Floral and citrus hops per above. Moderate bitterness. Lots of yeasty bread.

3.5 M: Heavier medium body. Good moderate carbonation. Moderately creamy and chewy.

3.25 D: Decent beer overall. No real problems, but doesn't stand out either.
Jun 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.43 by GatorCoop from California

May 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.78 by StoutSnob40 from California

May 03, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by bumchilly25 from Canada (BC)

Mar 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.94 by Ryancthomas7 from California

Mar 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.91 by andrew8626 from Minnesota

Feb 07, 2015
Rabid Beaver Bite Rye IPA from Belching Beaver Pub 980
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 82 ratings