India Red Rye Ale | Stoneface Brewing Co.
Brewed by:
Stoneface Brewing Co.
New Hampshire, United States
stonefacebrewing.com
Style: Rye Beer
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 6.00%
Availability: Rotating
Notes / Commercial Description:
Our most complex grain bill and moderate bitterness join forces to produce this bold, malty and spicy IPA. Dry hopped with a blend of American aroma hop varietals this is best consumed fresh.
Fun Fact: Originally brewed with Tyler Jones of Black Hog Brewing Co.
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Ratings: 202 | Reviews: 28
3.94/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
16oz can: This one pours a hazy amber color. There was a bit of a frothy beige head on it. Some lacing. It has a good nose. A nice mix of citrus and tropical hops. The taste is very good. Just a bit bitter and slightly dry in the finish. The taste is good. A bit of the citrus and tropical hops, but also a touch of rye and other graininess. Another very good brew from these guys!
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look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
16oz can: This one pours a hazy amber color. There was a bit of a frothy beige head on it. Some lacing. It has a good nose. A nice mix of citrus and tropical hops. The taste is very good. Just a bit bitter and slightly dry in the finish. The taste is good. A bit of the citrus and tropical hops, but also a touch of rye and other graininess. Another very good brew from these guys!
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3.75/5 rDev -7.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
4.07/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Red with an orange tinge, too dense to see all the way through but you can see some active bubbling. Big two finger head that takes a while to settle, with some large bubbles (which I don't remember seeing before in other beers). Bottled 3 months ago. Strong smells of citrus and tropical hops. Tangy rye taste with some biting citrus hops. Mouthfeel is juicy and prickly, a little foamy. Overall, a good beer and seems to be a good representative of its type (which I've only had a few of).
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Red with an orange tinge, too dense to see all the way through but you can see some active bubbling. Big two finger head that takes a while to settle, with some large bubbles (which I don't remember seeing before in other beers). Bottled 3 months ago. Strong smells of citrus and tropical hops. Tangy rye taste with some biting citrus hops. Mouthfeel is juicy and prickly, a little foamy. Overall, a good beer and seems to be a good representative of its type (which I've only had a few of).
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3.24/5 rDev -20.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
3.94/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Deep dark, reddish amber color. Enough carbonation to create a a very thick and chunky, khaki colored foam cap.
A spicy rye scented malt, very spicy and earthy. Roasted nuts, dark chocolate and spicy hops.
The flavor is very malt forward with a big, spicy rye taste. Earthy and spicy all over the place! Very heady malt forward and just enough earthy hops to make a decent balance with interesting depth. A very full bodied feel, pretty malty heavy feel, smooth finish. I like it when the Rye is big and spicy!
Pretty high quality stuff, excellent rye effect.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Deep dark, reddish amber color. Enough carbonation to create a a very thick and chunky, khaki colored foam cap.
A spicy rye scented malt, very spicy and earthy. Roasted nuts, dark chocolate and spicy hops.
The flavor is very malt forward with a big, spicy rye taste. Earthy and spicy all over the place! Very heady malt forward and just enough earthy hops to make a decent balance with interesting depth. A very full bodied feel, pretty malty heavy feel, smooth finish. I like it when the Rye is big and spicy!
Pretty high quality stuff, excellent rye effect.
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3.9/5 rDev -4.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from the bottle into a Spiegelau IPA glass.
Deep chestnut brown and red body. An almost ruby like quality but a shiny brown that glows nicely before the dregs hit that make a nice chocolate paste. Fine and light khaki top, fluffy and an easy two to three fingers. Island retention and light top with big amounts of lacing.
Delicious aroma for rye and hop mix. Chewy and spicy mix on the nose for the malt, with a soft sweetness. Hop dense quality with a mild dank sweetness and earthy quality. Real nice complimenting malt and hop character.
Palate takes things down a bit. Light slightly wet body, with a washing spicy malt mix. Hop angle provides a much more unique angle bringing the dense character and making for a larger flavor of almost smoke and sweet dirt. Palate is a bit prickly and makes for a slightly distracting experience.
A much more decent rye brew than I've had before that's for sure.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from the bottle into a Spiegelau IPA glass.
Deep chestnut brown and red body. An almost ruby like quality but a shiny brown that glows nicely before the dregs hit that make a nice chocolate paste. Fine and light khaki top, fluffy and an easy two to three fingers. Island retention and light top with big amounts of lacing.
Delicious aroma for rye and hop mix. Chewy and spicy mix on the nose for the malt, with a soft sweetness. Hop dense quality with a mild dank sweetness and earthy quality. Real nice complimenting malt and hop character.
Palate takes things down a bit. Light slightly wet body, with a washing spicy malt mix. Hop angle provides a much more unique angle bringing the dense character and making for a larger flavor of almost smoke and sweet dirt. Palate is a bit prickly and makes for a slightly distracting experience.
A much more decent rye brew than I've had before that's for sure.
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4.24/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
3.72/5 rDev -8.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.99/5 rDev -2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.25/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.08/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.25/5 rDev -20.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
4.19/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.27/5 rDev +4.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a translucent deep golden caramel color. Begins with an almost perfect 2" head that recedes in the first 2-3 minutes to a substantial halo with light froth that remains across the surface. Great stubborn lacing that sets in sheets that remain on the glass permanently in the areas where it is not washed away. This beer looks very photographic once poured. Smell is very inviting with a perfect mix of malt, rye and hops. I seem to smell the slightest scent of seawater as well. Taste matches the smell very well with a subtle bitterness rising just enough on the aftertaste. This really is a nice balance for a rye as some can be sharp without enough mellowness to even out the flavor profile. Moderately carbonated with brisk bubbles that tingle the senses and keep it lively. A great, balanced rye for those looking to explore this style of beer.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a translucent deep golden caramel color. Begins with an almost perfect 2" head that recedes in the first 2-3 minutes to a substantial halo with light froth that remains across the surface. Great stubborn lacing that sets in sheets that remain on the glass permanently in the areas where it is not washed away. This beer looks very photographic once poured. Smell is very inviting with a perfect mix of malt, rye and hops. I seem to smell the slightest scent of seawater as well. Taste matches the smell very well with a subtle bitterness rising just enough on the aftertaste. This really is a nice balance for a rye as some can be sharp without enough mellowness to even out the flavor profile. Moderately carbonated with brisk bubbles that tingle the senses and keep it lively. A great, balanced rye for those looking to explore this style of beer.
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4.13/5 rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Sampled at the brewery, now a growler poured into a Foolproof tulip glass.
Amber, okay red enough. Earthy aroma and taste. I love this makeup. Full-bodied and balanced, rye-bitter hoppy. Delicious!
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Sampled at the brewery, now a growler poured into a Foolproof tulip glass.
Amber, okay red enough. Earthy aroma and taste. I love this makeup. Full-bodied and balanced, rye-bitter hoppy. Delicious!
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3.79/5 rDev -6.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.85/5 rDev -5.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
India Red Rye Ale from Stoneface Brewing Co.
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202 ratings
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