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Institution Ale Company

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From:
Institution Ale Company
 
California, United States
Style:
Rye Beer
Ranked #13
ABV:
8.5%
Score:
91
Ranked #6,311
Avg:
4.26 | pDev: 6.1%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
12
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 18, 2023
Added:
Feb 14, 2014
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by quetzal013:
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Rated by quetzal013 from California

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%

Jun 08, 2014
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Reviewed by TryThemAllOnce from California

4.49/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
My primary thought when I look at the profile on this one is: How does a fantastic beer such as this one have only 2 reviews on BA after nearly nine years since it was introduced???? Is the distribution just terrible, or do no members feel bothered to weigh in? I see this happen with MANY great beers and it truly confuzzles me. WHY???

That said, I'm with BOTH (lol, yes just the two) reviewers that this is an awesome rye offering that gives pleasure in all aspects, well... in my pour the foam was nearly nothing, though it laces nicely when swirled. It's otherwise very pretty in the glass, smells amazing, tastes great (not less filling!!) and makes for a super wind-down after a long day, especially when it's chilly outside or inside (which in California it's often too damn cold due to the ridiculous costs to heat a home in winter, but I digress...) anyways, good job Institution Ale Co, this is a really great brew.
Jan 18, 2023
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Reviewed by 2beerdogs from California

3.88/5  rDev -8.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Copper to brown hue. Fluffy tan head sticks around for the whole drink.
Smells of peppery rye, some bitter pine with hints of grapefruit coming through.
Flavor is full rye and pine with some pithy grapefruit poking in. Finishes more spicy pine.
Mouthfeel is full and beautiful. Carbonation stays slightly active.
A damn good rye ale.
Jan 29, 2017
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Reviewed by crob3888 from California

4.5/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pours a beautiful copper color with a lightly beige head. Aromas and flavors are of spicy rye wheat, grapefruit pith, pine needles and even a hint of woody earthiness. Smooth mouthfeel and a lingering aftertaste of pine and spicy rye. An excellent, excellent rye ale.
Feb 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3.88 by Bronco_IV from California

Feb 25, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by BigJohnShow from California

Mar 06, 2015
 
Rated: 4.24 by Nick29 from California

Jan 04, 2015
 
Rated: 4.11 by wethorseblanket from California

Sep 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Wolberjs from California

Sep 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by straightlambic from California

Sep 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by Sisky from California

Feb 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Buick222 from California

Feb 14, 2014
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Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 12 ratings