Big Guy Rye
Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.

Big Guy RyeBig Guy Rye
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From:
Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
 
Arizona, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
ABV:
7.5%
Score:
92
Avg:
4.17 | pDev: 8.39%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
32
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 23, 2018
Added:
Jan 19, 2014
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  3
Citrus and pine from Citra, Centennial, and Nelson Sauvin combined with spicy rye.
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Ratings by brentk56:
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Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina

4.49/5  rDev +7.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Appearance: Arrives with a copper color and a two inch head that leaves plenty of lacing

Smell: Caramel and peppery spices backed up by pine and white wine grape tones

Taste: Caramel tones lay down the backbone with the spiciness from the rye and the bitterness from the hops developing in the middle; after the swallow, the vinous character of the Nelson Sauvin hops starts to come through but there is still some residual caramel on the tip of the tongue in the finish

Mouthfeel: Medium to full body with moderate carbonation

Overall: A very creative approach with the rye/Nelson Sauvin hop combination that accentuates the spices with the distinctive hop character of the NZ hops
Jan 25, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.56 by LumpkinBrews from Colorado

Apr 23, 2018
 
Rated: 4.49 by NotNice75 from Iowa

Apr 19, 2018
 
Rated: 4.29 by durlta from Iowa

Apr 19, 2018
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Reviewed by AZBeerDude72 from Arizona

4.61/5  rDev +10.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
A: Hazy orange/gold with rich head and sticky lacing.
N: Citrus, honey, hops, tropical, and some pine notes.
T: WOW! This is a world class Rye DIPA, beautiful hops flavors, nice citrus notes and some lighter tropical flavors mixed in. Love the grain/rye notes just a malty goodness thru this beer.
M: Medium
O: Wow is this easy to drink and so refreshing. By far one of the top beers I had, one of best from AZ.
Mar 31, 2018
 
Rated: 4.03 by jaydoc from Kansas

Nov 08, 2017
 
Rated: 3.78 by raspy22 from Arizona

Nov 03, 2017
 
Rated: 3.85 by westcoastbeerlvr from California

Oct 26, 2017
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

4.24/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
this is a bangin' rye ipa, big enough in stature for the rye to be flavorful and for the hops to be bitter, without the two elements interfering with each other, yet it is also not so heavy in alcohol and density that its too much to drink a few of, a really nice weight and flavor balance here for sure! a little hazy on the pour from the tap, pushing copper colored, but a but lighter than that, with a short but lasting white head. aroma is really hoppy, both bitter and leafy vegetal, with some intense zesty citrus notes to it, and a flash of oily honey sweetness too. the rye is dry and pale and familiar, but there is a lot of it here. the flavor is nice because the rye malt is very bold here, i am curious about what percentage of the grain bill it accounts for, maybe 40% or more, its really prevalent in the flavor. the other grain seems to be just pale barley and a light crystal, but its an excellent build for this hop complexion. bitter all the way, but also with a quick was of tropical fruits and a citrusy finish, all very fresh and juicy. fuller bodied but well carbonated, this bitterness nor the rye spice linger much at the end. a drinkable and satisfying, extremely flavorful ipa that incorporates the rye malt as well as any i have had in a while. nicely done!
Jul 14, 2017
 
Rated: 4.24 by BeerBeast from Florida

Jul 05, 2017
 
Rated: 4.28 by taospowder from New Mexico

Nov 26, 2016
 
Rated: 4.59 by hach40 from Arizona

Nov 26, 2016
 
Rated: 4.08 by Canada_Dan from Colorado

Jan 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.96 by Sammy from Canada (ON)

Jan 18, 2016
 
Rated: 4.06 by MarkyMOD from Colorado

Jan 05, 2016
 
Rated: 4.23 by kevindp9 from Arizona

Jul 13, 2015
 
Rated: 3.99 by 12packpoet from Arizona

Feb 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.77 by bsuedekum from Missouri

Jan 13, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by yemenmocha from Arizona

Nov 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by chefbigjon from Arizona

Oct 10, 2014
Big Guy Rye from Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 92 out of 100 with 32 ratings