Charles Nelson Ryely IPA
Nickel Beer Co.

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From:
Nickel Beer Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
4.29 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 30, 2018
Added:
Jan 30, 2018
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Reviewed by augustgarage from California

4.29/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Poured from a 64oz growler into my Dogfish Head shaped pint glass.

Cobalt to clover lime yellow gradient, nearly clear with a lasting ivory half-finger up top. Thick, soapy lacing - superior retention.

Spicy, fruity nose suffused with white grapes, lemon-lime, pineapple, and mango.

Rye character is potent but supports the fruit flavors and moderate bitterness from the hops perfectly. Passion fruit, white grapes, citrus, and mango come through in the medium-dry finish, but the earthy, tannic (not quite husky) notes from the rye linger after the fruit finally fades.

Silky medium bodied mouth-feel with a touch of astringency and faint alcohol.

Well crafted, bold, and balanced. This seems at least inspired by Alpine Nelson, though I haven't been able to do a direct comparison.
Jan 30, 2018